Business use of public spaces

Commercial activities in a public space

Council operates a permit system for the safe and harmonious use by Public Space by fitness trainers and the general public. A copy of Council policy is available at Commercial Fitness Groups Policy PDF, 106.94 KB

RCC Approved Fitness Trainers

Commercial trainers are permitted to return to training upon successful application for a permit by contacting council@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

Randwick City Council currently has a number of approved commercial fitness trainers.  A list of approved trainers is available at Commercial Fitness Trainers 2022-2023PDF, 224.53 KB. Trainers will be required to undertake their activities in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Fitness Policy Information Sheet PDF, 24.12 KB

Essential Requirements for Commercial Fitness Trainers

All trainers must:

  • Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
  • Have a current public liability insurance policy, which indemnifies Randwick City Council to a minimum of $20 million.

Exclusion zones

By application and prior approval training sessions can occur in any Council parks excluding the following:

  • Coogee Oval and surrounds.
  • Synthetic turf fields and other sportsfields located in the Randwick local government area.
  • Any courts including basketball, netball and tennis courts.
  • No commercial fitness training will be approved in high activity areas and/or areas of cultural, environmental or natural significance.

Specific areas where fitness training activities are generally prohibited include the following:

  • Picnic sheds and benches.
  • The central terraces at Coogee Beach.
  • The terraces at Maroubra Beach.
  • All ocean pools, or in the water at our beaches.
  • Total ban on the use of public outdoor fitness equipment in parks and reserves.
  • Randwick Cemetery.
  • 20 metres from memorials.
  • 20 metres from any playgrounds or play equipment.
  • 20 metres from any public change room, toilet or kiosk areas.
  • Training on stairways and pathways including but not limited to the Coastal Walkway and Fred Hollows Reserve.
  • Within 100 metres of the Yarra Bay Sailing Club.

Prohibited activities

  • Aggressive and intimidating activities.
  • Excessively loud voice calls or instructions.
  • Amplified music or amplified audio (voice) equipment is not permitted.
  • The erection of any temporary structures.
  • The use of articles or any other activities which may affect the safety of the public and other users.

Correspondence

Any correspondence regarding commercial fitness should be forwarded to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au with "Commercial Fitness" in the subject line.

Last Updated: 20 June 2023
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