Outdoor Fitness Permits is a new pilot program which removes the application process and fee for outdoor fitness trainers who use selected City of Melton Council reserves. Businesses participating in the pilot can submit an online form and begin fitness training straight away, avoiding the processing time and fees of the permit system. This new pilot is delivered by City of Melton under the Victorian Government's Automatic Approvals program.
How can I participate?
Read the information on this page and click 'Apply Now' when you are ready to proceed. You will be directed to Service Victoria to complete a short application form. Once this is submitted, you can begin using Council reserves straight away. There is no processing time and no fee.
To apply for Outdoor Fitness Permits, you'll need the following handy:
- Proof that you are registered with AUSactive or Physical Activity Australia
- Proof of your public liability insurance (Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance with a minimum of $20 million coverage per occurrence)
- Proof of your professional indemnity insurance
Only certain locations are eligible under Outdoor Fitness Permits pilot program, you can select from the following reserves:
Please note: Under the Outdoor Fitness Permits pilot program, you can use specific areas in the following parks for outdoor fitness training (free of charge):
Arthur Westlake Recreation Reserve, Melton West
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For more information visit: Arthur Westlake Recreation Reserve
Hannah Watts Park, Melton
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For more information visit: Hannah Watts Park
Caroline Springs Lake Reserve, Caroline Springs
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For more information visit: Caroline Springs Lake Reserve
Walhalla Drive Reserve, Eynesbury
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For more information visit: Walhalla Drive Reserve
Kenswick Reserve, Hillside
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For more information visit: Kenswick Reserve
Bloomdale Avenue Reserve, Diggers Rest
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For more information visit: Bloomdale Avenue Reserve
Bullion Park, Aintree
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For more information visit: Bullion Park
If you have questions about the pilot or would like to speak to our Recreation Team, call 9747 7200 or via email: recreation@melton.vic.gov.au
For all other reserves not listed above, Group Fitness and Personal Training wanting to book public use will need to complete the Application for Group Fitness and Personal Training(PDF, 95KB) and return the form via email to: recreation@melton.vic.gov.au.
The guidelines for booking and use of these spaces can be found in the Group Fitness and Personal Training use Guidelines(PDF, 52KB) .