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Woodend Racecourse Reserve is a community space offering a range of recreational opportunities. Alongside its role in supporting sport and leisure, the reserve also holds important environmental and heritage values.
Key facilities include a fully enclosed sports oval at Buffalo Sports Stadium, two flexi‑pave courts for netball and basketball, dedicated equestrian arenas, walking paths, car parking and public toilets.
The reserve is used by the following user groups :
1-27 Forest Street, Woodend 3442 View Map
1-27 Forest Street , Woodend 3442
This space has designated off leash areas. There are specific effective control requirements for dogs when off leash, which must be followed.
See the Area Map(PDF, 987KB) for further information and look for signs to help identify the designated off leash areas.
Dogs must be on leash at all times unless in a designated off leash area. You must pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste in a bin. Dogs must be under effective control and never left unattended.