Harold Stevens Athletics track
The historic Coburg Harriers Athletics Club, and Coburg Little Athletics Centre has been around since 1896. The clubs have hosted elite atheletes as well as runners, jumpers and throwers of all ages and abilities.
The Coburg North Sports Hub is an area that includes 5 key sporting facilities – the Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Jackson Reserve, Coburg Basketball Stadium, Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool, Ray Kibby Table Tennis Centre and the surrounding trails and open spaces.
We have partnered with local sports clubs for the development of a Masterplan in Coburg North. The Federal Government has provided support for the creation of the Masterplan.
We want to hear from you! Join the conversation to help shape the future of this area.
About the project
This project aims to create a sustainable, inclusive space that honours the cultural significance of Merri and Edgars Creeks while providing modern infrastructure for sports and recreation.
Independent consultants Solucio and The Office for Collective Design (The OCD) are leading this process.
History of the area
The Coburg North area and Merri and Edgars Creeks hold deep cultural and historical significance for the Kulin Nation. It has important gathering spaces, and sites for resource harvesting. It is home to registered First Peoples sites, including scarred trees and scattered artefacts.
The Sports Hub area now
The Coburg North Sports Hub area is now home to 5 key sport and recreation facilities, trails and open spaces that are well used by the community. The facilities were constructed before 2000 and have seen minimal upgrades.
The Coburg North Sports Hub Masterplan will focus on these outdated facilities, at the same time aligning with the area's heritage and environmental values. This will ensure the area can sustainably meet the needs of the community now and into the future.
The local sports facilities
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Jackson Reserve
Jackson Reserve in Coburg is a well-loved green space that caters to a variety of community activities.
It's home to 250 players across 2 local sports clubs: the East Coburg Cricket Club and the VFL's Coburg Lions Football Club.
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Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool
The Coburg Outdoor Pool is a beloved community facility that was opened in 1965. The pool operates from December to March, with various schedules depending on weather conditions with an average 40,000 visits during a season.
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Coburg Basketball Stadium
The Coburg Basketball Stadium was officially opened in 1982. It is run by Sport Stadiums Victoria and home to the Coburg Basketball Association (CBA). A variety of competitions are held in the stadium, with over 550 teams including junior and senior domestic leagues, as well as representative teams like the Coburg Giants.
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Ray Kibby Table Tennis Centre
The Ray Kibby Table Tennis Club is located right next door to the Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool. Established in 1948, the club has 160 active members and sees over 1,000 visitors each year. The centre has 9 tables and offers various competitions and social play.
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What will be recommended in the masterplan?
We are still in the very early ideas stages of planning. Our research and your feedback will help us understand what is needed.
Based on similar types of projects, potential changes could look like:
- upgraded or re-purposed sporting facilities
- improved connectivity throughout the site like paths or trails
- enhanced supporting amenities like site entrances and car parking.
