Barden Park Athletics Centre of Excellence
The Barden Park Athletics Centre of Excellence was built in 2014 and boost an international standard synthetics running track and throwing event infrastructure accredited through International Association of Athletics Federations. The facility also includes building enhancements with function room, announcer box and photo finish, tiered covered grandstand, change room and amenities as well as canteen.
The Barden Park Athletics Centre of Excellence is located on Gipps Street, Dubbo and is home to the Dubbo Athletics Club. More than 25 school athletics carnivals are held at the facility annually and the facility has played host to major events such as the NSW Little Athletics State Multi Event and Athletics NSW Country Championships.
Opening Hours
Day Light Saving
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Non-Day Light Saving
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6am – 8pm
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6am – 6pm
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General Terms and Conditions
By entering this Council facility you acknowledge, agree and understand that as a user of this Council facility, you do so voluntarily of your own free will and at your own risk. Dubbo Regional Council and its servants and agents will not be liable for any personal injury or death arising out of or from your use of this facility or for any loss of or damage to your property occurring whilst using this facility. You agree to waive any and all rights that you, or any other person claiming through you, may have against Dubbo Regional Council in relation to any loss or injury (including death) that is suffered by you as a result of your use of this facility.
In consideration of Dubbo Regional Council allowing you to use this facility you, agree to indemnify Dubbo Regional Council against any claim or proceeding that is made, threatened or commenced and any liability, loss (including consequential loss and loss of profits), damages or expense (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) that Dubbo Regional Council incurs or suffers, as a direct or indirect result of your use of this facility
Individuals are required to notify Dubbo Regional Council of any accident or incident as well as report any unsafe or damaged facilities within 24 hours via 02 6801 4000 or council@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
User groups hold seasonal bookings at the facility and have first right to use the facility during such times. Individuals are required to work around other user groups who hold a booking.
If Dubbo Regional Council staff are carrying out scheduled work at the facility individuals will be required to cooperate with staff when using the facility simultaneously.
Unauthorised commercial activities including the collection of money, sale of food and beverages, merchandise or services are not permitted without permission of Dubbo Regional Council.
Facility Rules
Dubbo Regional Council is focused on ensuring the safety, enjoyment and wellbeing of all athletic participants and spectators at the facility. As such Council requests that certain actions do not occur, whilst at the facility.

Seasonal Bookings
Seasonal user groups have first right to use of the facility, individuals must cooperate with user groups who hold bookings.
For bookings and venue hire, please complete either:
Council's Sporting Facilities Application form (PDF146.8KB)
Council's Sports Ground Online Booking Request form
SPORTING CLUB
Dubbo Athletics Club
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Winter 1 April – 30 September
Tuesday 4pm – 6pm
Sunday 9am – 12pm
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Summer 1 October – 31 March
Tuesday 4pm – 6pm
Thursday 5.30pm – 8pm
Friday 4pm – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 12pm
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Track Sesh
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All Year Round – Wednesdays, 6pm – 7pm
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Dubbo Rugby Club |
1 January – 31 March
Tuesday and Thursday 6pm – 8pm
Friday 12 March 2021, 4pm – 11pm Trial Game
Saturday 27 March 2021, 10am – 6pm Trial Game |
Dubbo CYMS RLFC |
1 April – 16 April
Wednesday and Friday 6pm – 8pm
Saturday 20 March 2021, 4pm – 8pm Under 23 Game |
Dubbo Macquarie Raiders RLFC |
1 April – 16 April
Tuesday and Thursday 6pm – 8pm
Saturday 17 April 2021, 10am – 6pm Trial Game |
Dubbo Rhinos Rugby Club |
Saturday 6 March 2021, 12pm – 5.30pm Trial Game
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Western Sydney Wanderers Football Clinic |
Tuesday 6 and 7 April 2021, 8am – 1pm |
John Moriarty Foundation Football Clinic |
Thursday 8 and 9 April 2021, 8.30am – 5.30pm
Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 April 2021, 8am – 1pm
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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL ALLOCATIONS 2021
The below athletics carnival dates are a guide only and could be subject to change pending Commonwealth Government advice regarding COVID-19 restrictions.
31/03/2021 Dubbo College Senior Campus
27/04/2021 MAGS Primary
28/04/2021 MAGS Secondary
30/04/2021 Dubbo College Delroy Campus
07/05/2021 Dubbo College South Campus
21/05/2021 St Johns College
01/06/2021 PSSA Sport Students with a Disability Inclusion Day
02/06/2021 St John’s Primary School
03/06/2021 Dubbo Christian School – Secondary
04/06/2021 Dubbo Christian School – Primary
08/06/2021 St Laurence’s Primary School
09/06/2021 Dubbo School of Distance Education
10/06/2021 Buninyong Public School
17/06/2021 Dubbo North Public School
18/06/2021 Astley Cup
22/06/2021 Dubbo South Public School
23/06/2021 St Marys Primary School
24/06/2021 St Pius X Primary School
16/07/2021 Bathurst Dio – Northern
20/07/2021 Western Area Associated Regionals
21/07/2021 Dubbo Public School
22/07/2021 Bathurst Dio – Western
23/07/2021 Western School Sport – Secondary
27/07/2021 Orana Heights Public School
28/07/2021 Dubbo West Public School
30/07/2021 Dubbo Small Schools
04/08/2021 Gobondery/ NARRAF
06/08/2021 Dubbo District PSSA
12/08/2021 Bathurst Dio Secondary
13/08/2021 Bathurst Dio Primary
03/09/2021 Western School Sport Primary
Last Edited: 03 Mar 2021