Cooper Reserve sportsground is suitable for AFL and cricket.
A grass hill and large trees surround much of the oval, offering great viewing options and ample shade.
It features:
- a synthetic pitch during cricket season
- AFL goal posts (winter-season only).
The sportsground perimeter is 418 m.
Bookings require a minimum notice of 5 full business days.
For more information about what you can and cannot bring to outdoor events at our venues, visit our Outdoor event requirements page.
Public facilities
- Drinking fountain
- Off-lead dog area
- Parking
- Playground (fully fenced)
- Seating and tables
- Toilets
Public facilities are free for all sportsground visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.
Capacity
100 people


Parking and transport
The car park is off Granville Street. The reserve is 2.2 km from Hartwell train station.
Booking times
7 days including public holidays.
April to October: 7 am to 6 pm.
November to March: 8 am to 8 pm.
Booking information
Bookings fees
Casual sportsground booking: $71.50 per hour.
Terms and conditions
Please read our Terms and conditions of hire before booking.
See Before you book an outdoor space for more information about:
- general booking information
- fees and bonds
- marquees and other temporary structures.
Read our Outdoor fitness training guidelines if you are booking a sportsground for outdoor fitness training,
We may need to close a sportsground at short notice if harsh weather affects the condition of its surface. For example, if a sportsground becomes flooded, we will close it until it dries. See our Sportsground closures page for details.
Restrictions
- Studs and boots are not allowed on our sportsgrounds for casual bookings
- No golf activities are allowed on any of our sportsgrounds.
Casual sportsground bookings do not include:
- line marking services
- access to power.
Contact us
For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].