Newport Park Athletics Track

  • Profile

    The Newport Park Athletics Track is located in Newport in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs. The track is located adjacent to the Newport Power Station.

    The track was laid in 1991 and is managed by Hobson’s Bay City Council.

    World Athletics Class 2 Facility The track is a Spurtan BV surface and is a World Athletics Class 2 Certified Facility.

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  • Club/Centre

    Williamstown Athletics Club and Williamstown Little Athletics Centre

  • Spikes

    The following spikes are most suitable to use at this venue:

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  • Facilities
    Track Length: 400m
    Number of lanes – circular: 8
    Number of Lanes – Straight: 10
    Water Jump: Yes – external
    Long Jump Pits: 2
    High Jump Fans: 1
    Pole Vault Pits: 2
    Discus Circles: 2
    Shot Put Circles: 2
    Javelin Runways: 1
    Hammer Circles: 1
    Lighting: No
  • Reviews

    1 Review on “Newport Park Athletics Track”

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    • Kaden Hutchings
      3 years ago

      Great track and in good condition considering its open to public and gets good usage. Its soft under foot (in spikes) with a good return feel. Can get a little exposed to wind and school groups but one of the better tracks in the west.

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  • Track Etiquette

    Do’s and Dont’s of Track Etiquette


    Athletics tracks are shared spaces that cater to a variety of training disciplines, from distance running to sprinting, hurdling, and field events. With so many athletes using the track simultaneously, good etiquette is essential to ensure safety, fairness, and longevity of the facility. Based on insights from experienced Australian athletics experts, here’s a comprehensive guide to track etiquette, highlighting areas of consensus and some points of contention. >> Read more



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