Sport & recreation

If you love sport and recreation, you’ll be at home in the Macleay Valley. Our region features a vast array of excellent sporting facilities and regularly attracts state and regional sporting competitions and events.

Kempsey Shire has proudly nurtured national, state and international sport stars including: 

  • rugby league players Andy Patmore, Aiden Tolman and Amos Roberts
  • Paralympic gold medallists Amy Winters, David Griffin and Terry Giddy
  • golfer Matthew Zions
  • surfer Samantha Cornish
  • netballer Kim Commane
  • water polo player Sam McGregor
  • swimmer Leith Brodie.

Sports field status

The surface condition of the fields is checked in the early afternoon during periods of wet weather. This page is updated soon after 2pm if field statuses changes.

Sporting fields

Council has 10 public ovals across the Macleay Valley, available to use for a range of sports, community events and informal physical activity.

Sports field & facility bookings

Sporting fields are available for seasonal hire or one-off events such as sports carnivals.

Support for your group or team

Council supports sport and recreation groups, clubs and teams across the Macleay Valley. Search the community directory to find a team or club near you.

Surf life saving patrols

See the surf life saving patrol calendar for Macleay Valley beaches.

Swimming pools

Find the locations and opening hours of Kempsey Shire swimming pools.

Tennis courts

Find and book Kempsey Shire tennis courts.

Beach Mobility Aids

Find out more and request to use a beach wheelchair in the Kempsey Shire.

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