Tarratarra Stadium Now Open: Armstrong Creek’s New Sports & Community Centre

There’s something new for the Armstrong Creek community to enjoy.

Tarratarra Stadium, a major new multi-purpose sporting and community facility, is now open at 7 Stadium Street, Armstrong Creek.

The opening was announced by the Victorian Government on 9 October 2026, marking another milestone in the development of community infrastructure across Geelong’s growing southern suburbs.

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to play basketball, book a badminton court, join a local sporting club or enjoy the outdoor spaces with family, here’s what you need to know.

What Sports Can You Play at Tarratarra Stadium?

One of the biggest features of Tarratarra Stadium is its four flexible indoor courts, designed to accommodate a variety of sporting activities and community programs.

According to the City of Greater Geelong, the courts support:

• Basketball
• Netball
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Pickleball
• Futsal

The facility caters for casual recreation, sporting competitions, club training sessions, school programs and community activities.

Court hire is available for casual and regular bookings, subject to availability, making the venue useful for individuals, families, sporting clubs and local schools.

More Than Just a Sports Stadium

Tarratarra Stadium has been designed as a community destination, with spaces for recreation, social gatherings and events beyond traditional indoor sport.

The venue includes a café, meeting facilities, accessible amenities, a sensory room and spaces for community activities.

Outside, visitors can enjoy a civic plaza featuring basketball and netball hoops, outdoor table tennis, informal play areas, nature play spaces and landscaped areas for gathering.

The venue also provides on-site parking, electric vehicle charging and facilities intended to make the stadium accessible and welcoming to a wide range of visitors.

These shared spaces give residents another place to meet friends, stay active and spend time within their local neighbourhood.

What Does Tarratarra Mean?

The stadium’s name has a special connection to the traditional land on which it stands.

Tarratarra is a Wadawurrung language name gifted by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. It means “many wings” and was inspired by the River Red Gum Ghost Moth.

This connection to Country is reflected throughout the building, with moth-wing motifs incorporated into elements of the stadium’s design, including the exterior facade, internal spaces and signage.

The cultural design recognises the ongoing connection of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners to the area and incorporates the stories and natural environment that make this part of the region distinctive.

Where Is Tarratarra Stadium and When Is It Open?

The new stadium is located in Armstrong Creek, providing another sporting and recreational facility for residents of Armstrong Creek, Mount Duneed, Charlemont and surrounding communities.

These are the opening hours published by the City of Greater Geelong in October 2026. Availability for particular sports or courts may vary, so checking ahead is recommended.

How Much Does It Cost to Use Tarratarra Stadium?

Casual and regular court hire options are available, along with meeting room bookings.

The City of Greater Geelong lists the following fees:

Residents can check court availability and request bookings through the official City of Greater Geelong website. Some casual bookings can be made online, while larger or regular bookings may require approval.

Another Milestone for the Armstrong Creek Community

Armstrong Creek and its neighbouring suburbs continue to develop, with new homes, schools, shopping facilities and community spaces taking shape across the region.

The opening of Tarratarra Stadium adds another place for residents to take part in organised sport, enjoy recreational activities and connect with their neighbours.

For local families, sporting clubs and community organisations, having access to purpose-built facilities closer to home creates more opportunities to participate in activities throughout the year.

It’s another example of how community infrastructure can support the everyday lifestyle of people living throughout the Armstrong Creek growth corridor.

Keeping Our Local Community Connected

At The Creek Real Estate, we’re passionate about the places and people that make Armstrong Creek, Mount Duneed and Charlemont such distinctive communities.

From new community facilities and infrastructure improvements to local events and neighbourhood developments, we’re committed to sharing information that matters to the people who call this area home.

Our approach is simple: Respect the Land, stay connected to the community and celebrate the places that continue to shape our region.

Information checked 21 October 2026. Sources: City of Greater Geelong’s Tarratarra Stadium visitor and booking information, and Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 9 October 2026 opening announcement. Venue prices, operating hours and bookings may change. View official opening announcement .