Narrandjeri Stadium
281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia, VIC
Indoor shared
4.7 ★ (164 Google reviews)
Photo: Narrandjeri Stadium
About Narrandjeri Stadium
Narrandjeri Stadium at 281 Darebin Road in Thornbury is a large indoor community sports venue managed by Darebin Stadiums. Pickleball is among the sports available for court hire alongside basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, and futsal. The facility has a Show Court with grandstand seating and a large screen, well-suited to tournaments or competitive finals.
The stadium is thoroughly equipped: clean change rooms, gender-neutral bathrooms, a cafe open into the evening, and plentiful parking including EV charging stations. A recovery zone with infrared saunas, a cold plunge, and massage chairs is also on site.
Pickleball workshops have been run at the venue for skill development, and the facility hosts tournament days. For casual play, courts are booked online through the Darebin Stadiums website. The stadium is open from 6am weekdays and 8am on weekends.
Court Details
Nets Permanent
Booking Required
Sessions & Programs
Coaching
Pickleball Workshop Development Sessions
Competition
Pickleball Tournament Day
Features & Amenities
🅿️ Parking
🚻 Toilets
☕ Cafe / Canteen
💡 Lights Available
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
Opening Hours
Monday 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Jock H
2 months ago
Top class facilities: clean toilets, beautifully squeaky courts, and a dearth of parking. But without a doubt the highlight for me is the single exit onto Darebin Road. Bunnings is across the road too, so if after a tense 40-45 minutes of…
Amit Das
2 years ago
Excellent facilities and great courts. The Show Court is first class with grand stand seating with a huge screen. The reception and changing rooms are clean and has everything you need. Plenty of Parking available, plus electric vehicle…
Andrew Ford
2 years ago
Great new addition to this local sporting precinct. The show court will be great for finals and the other regular courts are great too with high ceilings and modern facilities. The cafe is open late which is great for waiting parents.…
Good to Know
- ▹ There is no dedicated short-term drop-off zone, which can get congested. Allow a few extra minutes at the start.
- ▹ The Show Court has grandstand seating and a large screen, making it good for competitive events with spectators.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a pickleball court?
Book online through the Darebin Stadiums website (darebinstadiums.com.au). Check the Narrandjeri Stadium availability calendar for open slots.
Is parking available?
Yes, there is plentiful parking around the stadium, including EV charging stations.
Is there a cafe on site?
Yes. The cafe is open late, which is convenient for evening sessions and for parents watching programs.
What other facilities are available?
Clean change rooms, gender-neutral bathrooms, a recovery zone with infrared saunas, cold plunge and massage chairs, and a Dr Dish basketball shooting machine for hire.
Location
Venue Information
Venue Type
indoor
Facility
shared
Google Rating
4.7 ★
Location
VIC
Your Visit
- ✓ Indoor facility
- ✓ Pay per session — no membership needed
- ✓ Booking required — check ahead
- ✓ Toilets on site
- ✓ Parking available
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
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Information sourced from public data including Google Places. Contact the venue directly to confirm current opening hours, pricing and availability.