Byron Bay Memorial and Recreation Grounds

Byron-Bay-Rec-Grounds

The Byron Bay Memorial and Recreation Grounds, commonly known as the Rec Grounds, is a welcome green space in the centre of town.  

The Rec Grounds are used for family fun, organised weekly sport and the internationally renowned Byron Bay Rugby 7’s event.

This well-loved community facility offers:

  • 2 full size soccer fields 
  • 1 cricket field and 4 practice nets 
  • 1 rugby field
  • 3 netball courts and 1 basketball court
  • 1 croquet court.
  • 4 tennis courts (managed by Byron Bay Tennis).

Sporting fields

The main three sporting fields offer:

  • Lighting
  • Clubhouse
  • Canteen
  • Change rooms
  • Sports storage areas 
  • Public toilets. 

This includes the new Byron Bay FC Clubhouse opened in 2025, which is a major achievement for the club.

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Personal trainers

The area is popular with personal trainers. They often use the shady western edge of the fields.  

New playground

The grounds also have a new kid’s playgrounds, completed in 2022. 

The playground is next to the Scout Hall (managed by NSW Scouts), which hosts a variety of art classes and community activities. 

The Byron Community Cabin, managed by Byron Community Centre, also hosts community activities.

Club contact details

Activity Contact details 
Football Byron Bay Football Club
Cricket Byron Bay Cricket Club
Rugby Byron Shire Rebels
Netball Byron Bay Netball Club
Croquet Croquet Clubs in NSW
Tennis  Byron Bay Tennis club

Location

Corner Tennyson and Carlyle Streets, Byron Bay 2481  View Map

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