The Village Green

The Village Green

The Village Green at UNSW Sydney is the largest open space on the Kensington campus and has recently been transformed into a modern sports and leisure facility. It provides facilities for a variety of team sports, individual training, social activities and relaxation. Features include a FIFA and rugby-standard 5-a-side football pitch with artificial turf, multi-purpose courts for basketball, netball and futsal, a 500m running track, outdoor sports equipment, a climbing wall, an indoor gym and a café. The space is designed to promote the physical and mental health of students, staff and the university community.

Key Features & Amenities

• 5-a-side football pitch: Artificial turf with international standards.
• Multi-purpose courts: Suitable for basketball, netball and futsal.
• 500m running track: For running and walking.
• Outdoor sports equipment: For physical training.
• Climbing wall: For rock climbing enthusiasts.
• Indoor gym: For training and sporting events.
• Cafe: For relaxation and social gatherings.

Programs & Activities

Learn to Play Classes: These classes are designed for beginners to learn basic skills in a variety of sports, including lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, and futsal. For .1 example, the “Learn to Play Lacrosse” class is held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on the Village Green.

2. Social Sports: These programs include weekly leagues in a variety of sports that are non-competitive and fun. Some of these leagues include:

• Volleyball (Monday and Wednesday)
• Basketball (Monday and Thursday)
• Futsal (Tuesday and Thursday)
• Netball (Tuesday)
• Futsal (Monday)

SHE CAN Program: This program is specifically for women and is designed to increase female participation in college sports. Programs such as "Day of Play" and .3 "Intervarsity Competitions" are held under this program.

Intervarsity Competitions: These competitions provide an opportunity to compete against other universities in various sports. Students can participate in teams .4 representing UNSW.

How to book

1. Multi-Purpose Court Reservations:

• These courts can be reserved online for the next 7 days.
• To make a reservation, visit the Multi-Purpose Court Reservations page.

2. Football Pitch Reservations:

• To request a football pitch reservation, you must complete the online request form.
• This form can be found on the Football Pitch Reservations page.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: The Village Green, UNSW Kensington Campus, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia

2. Access to public transport

Tram stop: UNSW High Street station is the nearest tram stop to the complex.

Bus stop: Bus stops are located on High Street, near Gate 8.

Access to campus: The main entrance to the campus is at Gate 11.

3. Contact information

Public email: homeground[at]arc[dot]unsw[dot]edu[dot]au

Tel: +61 2 9065 0939

FAQs

What sports are offered at the complex?

Five-a-side football, basketball, futsal, netball, volleyball, running, rock climbing and outdoor fitness training.

What are the complex's opening hours?

Varies depending on the programs and events; sports activities are usually held from morning to evening/night.

Are there active classes and leagues?

Yes, including "Learn to Play" classes, social leagues, women's programs (SHE CAN) and intercollegiate competitions.