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Last updated: 2 July 2026
Youth Festa FairYoung creatives, makers and performers wanted! Be part of a youth-led fair building connection and community across Geelong.
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Leisure centres
Swim Sport and Leisure centres provide safe and inclusive spaces for health, fitness and recreation in the Greater Geelong region.
Employment
The City of Greater Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional municipality and provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location.
Advertised planning applications
An 'advertised' planning application is a planning permit submitted to us that does not yet have approval. It is on exhibition for public viewing. Comments or objections can be submitted to us for consideration.
Community grants
Our grants help turn your idea into reality. They support projects, events and activities that respond to a community need, and will improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Parking
There are more than 4,700 off street car parks and 5,400 on street car parks in central Geelong. Both short and long term options are available.
Events
Geelong is home to over 1,000 events every year offering a fantastic and diverse events calendar from cultural festivals, sporting events, markets to wine festivals and car displays, what ever your interest.
News and updates
New bin rails provide a new way to recycle on the go
2 July 2026
New Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) collection rails have been installed on 50 public litter bins across Geelong Central, making it easier for the community to keep eligible drink containers out of landfill and in the recycling loop.
Leopold Sports Precinct Upgrades officially opened
30 June 2026
The Leopold community is celebrating the official opening of major upgrades at Leopold Memorial Reserve, delivered to support growing participation in local sport and to create a more inclusive and accessible precinct for everyone.
State leaders invited to make Geelong a priority
26 June 2026
With five months until the 2026 Victorian election, we’re asking all sides of state politics to prioritise Greater Geelong.
Community Grants applications set to open to fund grassroots initiatives
25 June 2026
Local community groups, not-for-profits, individuals, schools and businesses will soon be able to apply for grant funding to help turn ideas that benefit the community into a reality.
Have your say
Help shape the region by sharing your thoughts on our projects from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our area.
Last updated: 2 July 2026
Let's talk events!If you've attended any of our events, we would love to hear about your experience! Tastes of Greater Geelong 2026 event is currently open for feedback until 2/8/2026.
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Parks, outdoor spaces and sporting grounds
Find Greater Geelong's parks, sports reserves, playgrounds and picnic spots.
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Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station
A smaller, short-term site for the most common type of drop-off recyclables while the main site at 100 Douro Street is being redeveloped.
Programs and services for young people
We've put together some events, activities, groups and hubs for you – the young members of our community. Youth programs are for young people aged 12–25 years old unless stated otherwise.
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