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Last updated: 3 July 2026
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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
Celebrating the past, present and future during NAIDOC Week
3 July 2026
Bold and vibrant projections are set to return to City Hall as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations from 5 to 12 July.
Free 2P parking trial concludes on 4 July
3 July 2026
The City of Greater Geelong will conclude its free 2P parking trial in Central Geelong from Saturday 4 July 2026, following a decision made as part of the 2026–27 Budget.
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.
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
Public Highway Declaration (Mindil Street) - Section 204The City gives notice of its intention to declare a constructed section of Mindil Street, Armstrong Creek (approx. 2,628 m2), as a public highway. Closing 24 July, 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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