Sports Fields OPEN
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:
The main three sporting fields offer:
This includes the new Byron Bay FC Clubhouse opened in 2025, which is a major achievement for the club.
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The area is popular with personal trainers. They often use the shady western edge of the fields.
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.
Aerial view of Byron Bay Rec Ground
Netball and basketball courts
Byron Bay Rec Ground basketball court
Byron Bay Rec Ground netball courts and club house
Tennis courts
Byron Bay Rec Ground rugby and cricket clubhouse
Byron Bay Rec Ground soccer kickwal and Clubhouse in background
Rugby field
Soccer Clubhouse
Carousel at playground
Playground equipment
Corner Tennyson and Carlyle Streets, Byron Bay 2481 View Map
Corner Tennyson and Carlyle Streets , Byron Bay 2481
Call the 24 hour sporting field automated hotline on 02 6626 7111