Our Recreation Strategy 2022-2025 is nearing the end of its implementation phase, so it’s time for us to reflect on what we’ve achieved and review the strategy for the coming years.

The revised strategy will be informed by updated research and data, City plans and policies, and trends and challenges in sport and active recreation today.

As part of this process, we asked the community to share their experiences, ideas and feedback to inform the strategy and guide how we provide spaces and opportunities for you to be active.

Our strategic priority areas:

What we've achieved

Over the past three years, we've celebrated a number of achievements across the Recreation Strategy’s four strategic priorities areas.

How you are helping shape the revised strategy

There are many ways to get active in our city, whether its walking, swimming, or playing organised sport. Whether you are already active, or not at all – we want your input to understand how can we encourage and support you to be and stay active.

In June 2025 we asked the community to help shape the strategy by completing a short online survey, hard copy form, or providing feedback in writing.

Contributions were open to people 15 years and older. For people aged under 15 years, their parents/caregivers could fill out the survey on their behalf.

During the community contribution period, we had: