Cooper Reserve sportsground is suitable for AFL and cricket.
A grass hill and large trees surround much of the oval, offering great viewing options and ample shade.
It features:
- a synthetic pitch during cricket season
- AFL goal posts (winter-season only).
The sportsground perimeter is 418 m.
Bookings require a minimum notice of 5 full business days.
For more information about what you can and cannot bring to outdoor events at our venues, visit our Outdoor event requirements page.
Public facilities
- Drinking fountain
- Off-lead dog area
- Parking
- Playground (fully fenced)
- Seating and tables
- Toilets
Public facilities are free for all sportsground visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
Capacity
100 people
Parking and transport
The car park is off Granville Street. The reserve is 2.2 km from Hartwell train station.
Booking times
7 days including public holidays.
April to October: 7 am to 6 pm.
November to March: 8 am to 8 pm.
Booking information
Bookings fees
Casual sportsground booking: $71.50 per hour.
Terms and conditions
Please read our Terms and conditions of hire and parks, gardens and open spaces special conditions before booking.
Before you book an outdoor space has more information about:
- general booking information
- fees and bonds
- marquees and other temporary structures.
Read our Outdoor fitness training guidelines if you are booking a sportsground for outdoor fitness training,
Restrictions
- Studs and boots are not allowed on our sportsgrounds for casual bookings
- No golf activities are allowed on any of our sportsgrounds.
Casual sportsground bookings do not include:
- line marking services
- access to power.
Sportsground closures
We may need to close a sportsground at short notice if harsh weather affects the condition of its surface. For example, if a sportsground becomes flooded, we will close it until it dries. See Sportsground closures for details.
Contact us
For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].