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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
Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
3 June 2026
Parents and caregivers can now apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten places, following the appointment of Meli Kindergarten Services to operate our new community facility in Charlemont.
Dhilpamarna Auditorium celebrates culture, community at Norlane ARC
2 June 2026
The coming together of hands and people has inspired the new name of the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) auditorium.
All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026
27 May 2026
We’re encouraging community members of all backgrounds to reflect on how they can do their bit for Reconciliation in Greater Geelong at upcoming National Reconciliation Week events.
Council endorses new Community Engagement Policy
27 May 2026
Council has endorsed a new Community Engagement Policy, strengthening the City of Greater Geelong’s commitment to clearer, more inclusive and transparent engagement with the community.
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: 4 June 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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