New Permits for Personal Training
A permit system is in place so that personal training or fitness activities can be held in Melbourne Parks. The system provides the opportunity for people to exercise, while also making sure commercial fitness activities do not prevent others from enjoying Melbourne's parks.
Personal trainers wishing to use Melbourne’s parks must apply for an annual licence via the personal training permit application form.
From 1 July 2011, the State Government set standardised permit fees for all personal trainers and tour operators using Crown Land.
Personal trainers wishing to use Melbourne’s parks must now apply for a 12 month Licence via the online event permit application form. The State Government has introduced the new fees to provide a consistent charging model for personal training activities on all Victorian Crown Land.
Council is still responsible for issuing licences, collecting fees and managing personal training across the City of Melbourne and a new permitting system is being finalised by Council (with State Government). New permit fees will replace the fees currently charged by Council.
It is expected that eligible personal trainers will initially be offered a licence for the period from 1 November 2011 to 31 October 2012. Find out more about the new licensing system.
Please note: although the new fees refer to 'Tour Operators' using public land, personal training activities come under the new licensing system. Personal, or fitness, trainers are considered to be conducting a commercial activity on public land.
Personal training checklist
Venue
When submitting a personal training licence application you will be required to select a park of your choice. The events team will then allocate a suitable and available lawn for your activity.
Parks available for personal training use:
- Alexandra Gardens
- Batman Park
- Fawkner Park
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Flagstaff Gardens
- Kings Domain
- Lincoln Square
- Princes Park
- Royal Park
- Treasury Gardens
- University Square
- Wellington Park
Maps are available upon application.
Insurance
A certificate of currency for public liability insurance must be produced for a minimum cover of $10 million.
Infrastructure and equipment
- No equipment or infrastructure is to be attached to trees or park infrastructure.
- Large or heavy structures such as marquees, sound systems, weight benches or excercise bikes are not permitted.
Please note: no equipment must be pegged into the ground (that is, only freestanding or weighted equipment is allowed).
- Please ensure there is minimal impact on lawns. Drag of tyres and heavy weights is not permitted, nor is the use of spiked shoes.
Fees
$121 Annual Licence Fee plus Use Fee of $1.21 per person per day ($0.84 for school students and children). Fees are inclusive of GST where applicable.
Other important information
- The maximum number of participants in a group is 12
- If there are more than 12 participants the groups must be split up in separate lawn areas, incurring separate fees
- No more than 10 x 1.5 hour sessions are allowed per week
- Personal training must not take place before 6am daily – noise can be a serious issue for local residents, and must be kept to a minimum
- No advertising signage is permitted and no promotional material is to be distributed in parks
- Pathways must not be obstructed
- Any running on the Tan Track in Kings Domain should be undertaken in small groups – respect must be shown for all other runners / walkers
- No vehicles are allowed in any City of Melbourne parks and gardens for personal training
City of Melbourne reserves the right to alter personal training availability dependant on sustainability and maintenance of our parks and gardens.
Apply for a permit
If you are satisfied with the terms and conditions and have selected your venue, apply for your personal training licence using the personal training permit application form.
Confirmation of booking and payment
Your event permit application will be reviewed and assessed by the City of Melbourne Strategic Planning and Logistics Team. If your booking has been approved you will be notified in writing.