The Tamworth region is well-serviced by a huge variety of recreational facilities that cater for a wide spectrum of activities. With over 70 listed parks, gardens and reserves, four lookouts, six swimming pools, more than 40 sporting fields, three skate parks and over 150 sporting groups operating across the region, there is something for everyone. Sport is a major economic and social driver for the regional economy and attracts plenty of sports players and spectators each year. Paragliding and hang-gliding from Mount Borah, Manilla and the Marsupial Park in Tamworth are two of the more unusual pursuits catered for in the region.

Swimming Pools Tamworth Regional Council owns and operates six swimming pool facilities. Your local swimming pool is a great place to cool off, stay active, have a party or just relax. All the pools are fully supervised and provide for a summer of fun and relaxation. Our friendly, trained staff are always on hand to help you with any enquiry you may have.

Parks, Gardens and Reserves There are many attractive and highly valued open spaces across the region, ranging from beautifully landscaped parks to natural areas with outstanding flora and fauna displays. Many of these open spaces have been established in suburban areas, making them easily accessible to local residents and visitors. The parks have a wide range of facilities and some of them can be booked for private functions.

Lookouts There are a number of lookouts throughout the region that provide residents and visitors with a variety of panoramic views including urban, bushland, industrial and rural settings. All lookouts are located in bushland reserves and are easily accessible on foot and by vehicle.

Walking and Cycling Tracks Walking trails are located throughout the Tamworth Regional Council area and provide a range of walking environments that are, in some cases, quite challenging. However most walking trails provide passive walking opportunities that pass through a variety of natural and built environments.

Sporting Fields Tamworth Regional Council has more than 40 sporting fields across the region, catering for large-scale outdoor activities such as horse and motor sports through to indoor sports on synthetic pitches. New sports field have been developed in Tamworth during 2009 and further planning and developments in 2010 include a regional racing precinct in Taminda and the foundations for a new acquatic centre.

Skate Parks Tamworth Regional Council recognises the need to provide recreation facilities that are contemporary and will service the youth of the region for years to come. Skate parks have been constructed in three strategic locations throughout the region and are modular in design and construction. They accommodate different skill levels from novice to expert skateboarders. The region's skate parks provide a safe and supportive environment to empower young people to take responsibility.

Local Sporting Groups The people of the region love their sports and we have many world class sporting facilities, which attract enthusiasts from across the state and Australia-wide. We currently have more than 150 different sporting groups listed in the Tamworth Regional Community Directory, which provides contact details to make it easier for you to get involved in sport in the region.

Tamworth Sports Dome The new Tamworth Sports Dome is home to our Netball and Basketball teams. It is a multifunctional facility catering to many sports, as well as a meeting and function facility.

Booking a Recreation Facility Some of the region's parks can be booked for private functions, while sporting fields and swimming pools are available for individual and block bookings.