Free fitness in the park

While we aim to deliver all scheduled sessions as planned, there may be rare occasions when a session needs to be cancelled due to emergencies, extreme weather, or circumstances beyond the City of Melbourne’s control. If this happens, we’ll do our best to notify participants via email at least 24 hours in advance.

To stay informed, please check your email regularly and follow our Active Melbourne channels for updates.

No. Everyone is welcome.

If the participant is under 18 years of age, we require that a parent or legal guardian provides consent for their involvement. 

For participants under 12 years of age, a responsible person aged 17 or older must be present and actively supervising them throughout the session to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. 

We also encourage parents and guardians to assess whether the class type is suitable for their child’s age, ability, and interests to help ensure a positive and engaging experience. 

All classes will be delivered by experienced and qualified City of Melbourne recreation facilities staff. All instructors are highly trained professionals with relevant qualifications and extensive experience in their fields. They’re passionate about what they do and committed to delivering safe, engaging, and high-quality sessions for all participants. 

We recommend bringing only essential items to your session, as secure storage is not available on-site. While you’re welcome to keep your belongings nearby, we kindly ask that you avoid bringing valuables, as the City of Melbourne cannot take responsibility for personal items during the class. 

Yes, there will be a small selection of free refreshments available at the event. We do recommend bringing your own water and a refillable water bottle, as water facilities may not be close by at all locations. 

Yes, event staff are fully qualified in first aid and are equipped to respond to any incidents that may arise during the event.

If you experience an injury or illness during the session, event staff will arrange appropriate medical treatment, including calling an ambulance if deemed necessary for your safety.

No, our classes are designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all fitness levels and abilities. You’re encouraged to exercise at your own pace and participate in a way that feels comfortable for you. These sessions are just for you – whether you're starting out or getting back into movement, you're in the right place.

We do ask that you are fit, well, and able to participate, and that you do not have any known pre-existing medical conditions or injuries that may affect your involvement. 

Due to the nature and environment of some of the class locations, class sizes are limited to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

We encourage everyone to register early to secure a spot and help us tailor the sessions to meet community needs.  

To stay informed and up to date with session details or any changes, we recommend regularly checking this webpage and follow our Active Melbourne channels for updates.

To help us plan the best possible experience for participants, registrations will close at midday, 48 hours prior to each event.

We encourage everyone to register early to secure a spot.

By registering for the Free Fitness in the Park Program, I consent to participate.  

I also confirm and acknowledge that:

• I am fit, well, and able to participate in the program.
• I do not have any known pre-existing medical conditions or injuries that may affect my participation, nor am I participating against the medical advice of a medical practitioner.  
• I agree to follow all instructions, directions and safety guidance provided by City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators during the program.  
• If my health or fitness changes before or during the session, I will immediately notify the session facilitator and assess my ability to safely continue with the session.

If the participant is aged under 18 years, as their parent or legal guardian, I consent to their participation in this program.  

If the participant is aged under 12 years, as their parent or legal guardian, I understand that a responsible person over the age of 17 years will be present and actively supervising the duration of the session.

I agree that I will behave in a safe and lawful manner and not act in a disorderly, irresponsible, unreasonable, disruptive or discourteous way including but not limited to:

1. Refraining from inappropriate behaviour physical, verbal or otherwise, such as speaking without raising your voice and swearing or not being aggressive.  
2. Being appropriately attired to participate in a fitness class
3. Not smoking tobacco or e-cigarettes, vamping or drinking alcohol or taking prohibited substances, not being intoxicated or under the influence.  
4. Not damaging or stealing property
5. Not recording other or taking photos without express consent
6. Not touching others without express consent.

City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators reserve the right to refuse me participation in the program or ask me to leave the vicinity of the session if I could cause harm or public nuisance or fail to act in the outlined safe and lawful manner (listed above).

1. By completing this registration, I acknowledge and agree that participating in outdoor fitness sessions involves some level of physical exertion and inherent risks, I accept the burden of taking reasonable precautions to avoid the risk of harm to myself or others
2. If I suffer injury or illness, I consent to the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, or facilitators arranging medical treatment including calling an ambulance as deemed essential for my safety, at my cost.  

In completing this registration, I agree that the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators are released and shall not incur any responsibility or liability for any accident or injury to the applicant or for any loss or damage, or for any loss or damage to  personal property and vehicles brought to the classes are my responsibility. 

I give permission for photographs or videos to be taken of me during the fitness session. These may be used by the City of Melbourne or third-party contractor YMCA Victoria for promotional materials, such as flyers, posters, brochures, website content and across social media channels relating to services and programs provided by City of Melbourne. I also understand that City of Melbourne cannot be held responsible for how an external party may use photography / film once posted online. Any images where you are clearly identifiable are used for a period of no longer of 3 years.  

If I do not wish to be photographed or filmed, I will identify myself to City of Melbourne staff and/or contractors prior to the session/s.

If the participant is aged under 18 years of age, I, the parent or legal guardian of the participant listed on this registration, confirm that I consent to the above photography and videography conditions and use. 

The City of Melbourne respects your privacy. The personal information collected during registration will be used to manage your participation in the program and for any other directly related purpose in relation to the delivery of the program.  It will only be available to the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators for this stated purpose. The City of Melbourne will not disclose the information collected on this registration to any other third party without your consent or unless required by law.

The information you provide to the Council is stored on a secure third-party platform called Try Booking.

In the event of an emergency or injury, the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators may use the emergency contact’s personal information, as supplied by you, to inform them of the situation.

If you choose to opt in to marketing communications, you may receive updates from time to time about programs, services, surveys, and promotions related to Active Melbourne. Communications may be sent via direct mail, email, SMS, or telephone. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time

Full details of City of Melbourne’s Privacy Policy can be found online: Privacy policy.

The session/s may be cancelled at any time in the event of an emergency, extreme weather or due to circumstances beyond City of Melbourne's control. The City of Melbourne will reasonably endeavour to notify participants by email of cancellations a minimum of 24 hours in advance. For up-to-date information regarding session information or cancellations, refer to the City of Melbourne website. City of Melbourne will not be liable for any loss incurred by a session cancellation.