Group exercise classes at council-run facilities: a guide

Group exercise classes at City of Greater Geelong facilities recorded 2,450 attendances in the first quarter of 2026, up from the same period last year.

Health data released by Barwon Health in May showed one in three adults in the region meets recommended activity levels, prompting expanded timetables at council venues to address gaps in community movement programs.

Residents on Pakington Street can reach the Geelong West Community Centre for twice-weekly circuit classes held in the main hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Further east, sessions at the Eastern Beach rock pool include water-based resistance training on Monday evenings, with the council managing bookings through its online portal.

Current pricing lists a casual session at $9 for concession holders and $12 for full fee payers, with a 10-class pass available for $85. The Geelong Waterfront parkrun on Saturday mornings remains free and draws an average of 180 participants, many of whom combine the event with follow-on strength classes at nearby council sites.

Session options and schedules

Timetables list yoga on the Barwon River walking trail at the Rippleside Park pavilion each Wednesday at 7am, weather permitting, while indoor options at the same council-managed site include chair-based mobility classes for older adults on Friday afternoons. Barwon Health staff provide occasional guest-led talks on injury prevention during these blocks.

Participants must register via the council website or at the venue desk at least 24 hours ahead, with spaces limited to 25 per class to maintain instructor ratios.

Next steps for locals

Anyone interested can view the full July timetable on the City of Greater Geelong leisure page or call the community centres directly for availability. New attendees are advised to arrive 15 minutes early for a brief health questionnaire before joining.