In line with the Victorian Government announcement on Tuesday 25 May, you will now be required to wear a mask in all our indoor venues from 6pm Tuesday 25 May.

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Yarra City Council has appointed the contractor for the Burnley Golf Course re-design works. SJM Turf and Civil were appointed to the project and commenced the reconstruction of holes 1, 3, 6, 7, and the practice putting/chipping areas on Monday 11 September.

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Collingwood Leisure Centre will close at 6pm on Sunday 11 June due to staff shortages. The venue will reopen at 8am on Monday 12 June in line with our King's Birthday public holiday opening hours.

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Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April.

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Collingwood Leisure Centre pools will be closed due to an unforeseen water quality issue and will reopen at 9am Wednesday 2 August.

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Burnley Golf Course will undergo a re-design throughout 2023. Community members who are interested in finding out more about these changes are invited to drop into our Community Information Sessions, to see the proposed designs and chat to our project team.

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Yarra Leisure is proud to be partnering with Movember and local fitness providers to offer an awesome fitness pack!

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Phase 1 of our commitment to removing single-use plastic bottles across our Leisure facilities is underway.

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We all know that mental health is a crucial part of our wellbeing. To help you stay on track and find some zen, the team at Yarra Leisure has put together a list of essentials that will uplift and calm you during COVID-19. Mental health resources Beyond Blue has some great ideas on how you can keep calm in the face of stress and anxiety during these strange times. Headspace has shared some super useful tips on coping with COVID-19 for young people. Lifeline has some really useful insights for coping in these tough times. Kids Helpline has some wonderful words for kids about COVID-19. Meditate Meditation is a great way to pause, check in and refresh. Check out these meditation classes from Les Mills – we’re hoping these classes give you a chance to find some peace and unwind! Headspace has also created some brilliant (and free!) meditation resources dedicated to COVID-19. Mindfulness There are some fantastic resources out there to support your mental health. We’ve curated a list of free apps that can help to uplift and refresh you: Smiling Mind Head Space Insight Timer 10% Happier SuperBetter. Wellness Locker Enjoying these tips and want more? Head over to Yarra Leisure's Wellness Locker for all you need to replenish your body, mind and soul.

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Path upgrades in the Thomas Kidney Reserve, North Fitzroy.

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Yarra’s footy favourites, Collingwood and Richmond football clubs, are all set for a ripper season this year. Our very own Victoria Park will be hosting two games, and entry is free!

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Council has taken a number of steps to ensure the safe and respectful sharing of its public spaces, particularly over the warmer months.

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Yarra Council is currently seeking business sponsorships for young people in local community sports.

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We're excited to announce that the Collingwood Leisure Centre pool, spa and sauna has now reopened ahead of schedule following the successful completion of essential repairs to the pool.

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We’re upgrading the change rooms next to the gym at Richmond Recreation Centre. Works will begin on Tuesday 23 April and are expected to finish late August.

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We're hosting our first ever Pride Night at Collingwood Leisure Centre on Sunday 18 August from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQ+ community and their allies.

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On Monday 12 August we made changes to the layout of Burnley Golf Course which affects holes 1, 3, and 7. These adjustments will address and reduce the risks associated with errant golf balls breaching the existing boundary fences along Madden Grove and the CityLink freeway.

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Fitzroy Swimming Pool has partially reopened following an earlier power outage that impacted the entire centre.

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The Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has issued an air quality warning for Victoria as a result of bushfires in the region.

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The outdoor pools at Fitzroy Pool are currently closed due to a dust storm impacted the water quality.

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