Sports and Recreation
Hornsby Shire is home to many sportsgrounds, parks, aquatic centres, bicycle paths and trails and sports stadiums, not to mention thousands of hectares of bushland and water ways. There's an activity for everyone in Hornsby Shire.
With thousands of hectares of bushland, Hornsby is deservedly known as the Bushland Shire. Find a trail or guided bushwalk near you to get off the beaten track.
Bushlands and Nature Reserves
Hornsby Shire is home to more than 130 beautiful parks, playgrounds and gardens that offer something for everybody.
Playgrounds
Sports and being active is an integral part of the lifestyle in Hornsby Shire It is Council's responsibility to look after our sportsfields, aquatic centres, skate parks and many other sporting facilities.
Sporting Facilities
Hornsby Shire Council operates two aquatic centres located at Hornsby and Galston. You can also enjoy swimming and other water activities in Hornsby Shire's beautiful waterways and bushland parks.
Swimming
Hornsby Shire Council's Bike Plan ensures that safe and secure bicycle facilities are developed in Hornsby Shire. Hornsby also plays host to the Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail for off road adventures.
Bicycle Paths and Trails
Visit Hornsby Shire Council's Discover Hornsby website to find out more about outdoor activities in Hornsby Shire.
Discover Hornsby
COVID-19 Updates
Council’s sportsgrounds are open for the use of community sports
The use of our grounds are subject to Council’s normal terms and conditions for your seasonal booking, and to all current federal and state government directives, public health orders and guidelines set by individual sporting codes being observed.
For more information, please see our FAQs.
