Our Active Peninsula

Sport, recreation and getting active is a way of life on the Mornington Peninsula.

From walking trails, footy, archery, horse-riding, cricket, swiming, golf, surfing, fishing and getting active at your local gym, there are many opportunities.

Want to get active?
Run a sports club?
Operate a local sports and fitness business?

This site has a range of information and resources for you.

Join the Sports and Recreation mailing list to stay in touch.

Ways to get active across the Peninsula

FreeG Virtual Lesson - Speed Vaults

Peninsula Gymnastics have provided a range of free training online during COVID-19 to help you stay active. Check out this video showing you Speed Vaults.

All abilities exercise programs

Visit the AAA Play website today to discover the huge amount of sports and active recreation activities close to your home and available for people of all disabilities.

Keeping active

The 2019-2020 Keeping Active, Involved and Informed Directory is a directory of physical activity groups and other information for older people.

Cycling, Walking and Horse-riding

There are a number of shared trails across the peninsula, shared by horse riders, walkers and mountain bikes. Great options to get amongst the Peninsula’s scenery and enjoy the outdoors.

Aquatic and recreation centres

Sport and Leisure centres provide access to various health, fitness and recreation facilities. Our centres are committed to providing programs and activities that the whole family and people of all abilities can enjoy.

Playgrounds, parks and reserves

The Shire maintains and manages a large and diverse range of parks and reserves which include: sporting reserves, bushland reserves, foreshore areas, wetlands, parks and gardens.

Mount Martha Public Golf Course

The Mt Martha Public Golf Course has 18 holes of lush, irrigated, couch fairways that awaits golfers of all standards. Each hole leads you into well kept greens that will keep your game honest.

Do you operate a local Mornington Peninsula sports club or business?

Why not get in touch, to see how the Shire can work with you to engage more people in physical activity on the Peninsula.

Sports Clubs

If you are a local sports club, you can create a free listing on MPCommunity, our local community organisation directory and advertise for volunteers on Volunteering Mornington Peninsula.

Businesses

For businesses, you can create a free listing on MPBusiness, our local business directory.

These sites are regularly promoted by the Shire, to build awareness of the opportunities available on the Peninsula.