Reserves we manage include:
- Avalon Beach*
- Buckley Park Ocean Grove*
- Clifton Springs/Curlewis (sections)
- Eastern Beach and Eastern Park (north of Hearne Parade)
- Harvey Park St Leonards
- Limeburners Bay/foreshore (including Shell foreshore)*
- Moorpanyal Park
- Point Henry Reserve (sections)
- Point Henry to Point Richards foreshore (sections)
- Ramblers Road foreshore
- Rippleside foreshore
- Salt Lagoon St Leonards
- Steampacket jetties and structures
- St Helens foreshore
- Swan Bay car park
- The Dell
- Western Beach/Griffins Gully
*High conservation value
Committee representation
We do not have representatives on the following committees:
- Barwon Coast Committee of Management
- Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee
Their role includes boating facilities management caravan park operations overseeing various management plans the review of Crown Land management agreements and development of leases/licences within their management areas.
Management responsibilities
We look after these coastal reserves to ensure appropriate management and development taking into account regional open space status unique environments and cultural values.
Reserves are maintained so that the community can enjoy these beautiful natural assets.
No horses on City of Greater Geelong managed beaches
You are unable to ride your horse or pony in any of the City of Greater Geelong managed beaches or nature reserves.
Boat ramps, jetties and boardwalks
Explore the many boardwalks and jetties our region has to offer, or launch your boat from one of the many boat ramps that are available.
Foreshore reserves maintenance
We are responsible for the maintenance of the foreshore reserves within our municipality.
Parks and reserves maintenance
We maintain all the parks, gardens, reserves and public open spaces across our municipality.
Events sponsorship
This section explains sponsorship and how it can be incorporated in the planning of your event.
Other events promotional mechanisms in Geelong
Here are a few third party opportunities which may may help in the promotion of your event in Geelong.
Protect the Barwon Coast
We are lucky to have access to some of Victoria’s most
beautiful beaches at Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Breamlea.
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You will need to contact the relevant committee of management. Signage will also be posted at these locations for your information.
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In general we are responsible for public beaches and boat ramps between Avalon Beach to Ramblers Road Portarlington. We also: have responsibility for the Ocean Grove boat ramp and Buckley Park foreshore between Point Lonsdale to Collendina manage a small section of beach adjacent to Harvey Park at St Leonards. Bellarine Bayside is generally responsible for beaches and boat ramps from Point Richards to the edge of the Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve. Parks Victoria manage or are responsible for: Portarlington Harbour and Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve Portarlington Harbour and Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and all coastal waters below low tide mark Marine Protected Areas and State Reserves for example: Lake Connewarre. Barwon Coast is responsible for public coastal foreshores between Collendina and Breamlea. There are several other agencies responsible for specific coastal areas such as the Geelong Ports Authority Barwon Water the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) and the Department of Defence.