Commercial trainers conducting group fitness sessions on Council controlled public land, such as beaches, parks and reserves now require a Council approved commercial training permit.

Randwick City Council recognises the importance of a healthy and active community and supports commercial training activities. The need to manage commercial training activities on public land in Randwick City has been prompted by the increase in demand and use of open space by local commercial trainers.

The permits will provide Council with a means of monitoring open space use and ensuring the future sustainability of our parks and beaches for all users.

The policy aims to:

• ensure equitable access to Council's public areas
• minimise the impact of the activities on both the areas themselves and other users, and
• to address public liability concerns.

Randwick Council's 
Policy on the use of Council Reserves by Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers (pdf 132 kb) details the requirements by Council when public open space is used by commercial fitness groups and personal trainers.

Frequently asked questions can be found on the Fitness Policy Information Sheet (pdf 101 kb)

Commercial Fitness Trainers that are currently licensed to carry out classes and their approved designated locations can be found on List of Approved Commercial Trainers and Designated Areas  the (pdf 18.92 kb).

Maps of the areas designated for fitness in the beachside areas can be found on the Maps of Designated Areas in Beachside Suburbs (pdf 15.9Mb).