Porter Reserve
Porter Reserve in Newport is a rugby union ground used by the Newport Breakers and Newport Junior Rugby clubs, with lit sportsfields and a new amenities building that includes a canteen and balcony seating. Winter rugby training, games and gala days make it busiest through the season.
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About Porter Reserve
Rugby Union Sportsfields at Porter Reserve
Porter Reserve is a rugby union venue where the sportsfields are lit by sportsfield lighting. Newport Breakers Rugby Club and Newport Junior Rugby Club both use the reserve, which is heavily used during the winter sports season for rugby training, games and gala days. The Newport Breakettes women's rugby team trains at Porter Reserve on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.30pm. The reserve's recreation type is listed by the council as Rugby Union.
Amenities Building and Canteen at Porter Reserve
Porter Reserve has a new amenities building and kiosk that complements the existing change rooms. The new building includes a female change room with toilets and showers, a first aid room, accessible amenities, and a canteen with a balcony area and seating. The build took eight months to complete and cost $1.1 million, of which $400k was funded by a grant from the NSW Government's Office of Sport.
Facilities at Porter Reserve
Visitor tips for Porter Reserve
- ✓Bushcare sessions run on the second Saturday from 8am to 11am, so that is the time to join a session.
- ✓Confirm current bushcare and training times with Northern Beaches Council before you go, as some listings may be out of date.
Getting to Porter Reserve
Porter Reserve is located on Burke Street, Newport NSW 2106, Australia.
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- 📍Newport Beach (beach, about 500 m)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Reserve
What facilities does Porter Reserve in Newport have?
Porter Reserve has public toilets, showers, picnic tables, accessible toilets, a canteen and garbage bins. A newer amenities building adds a female change room, a first aid room and a kiosk.
Are there sports fields or courts at Porter Reserve in Newport?
Yes, Porter Reserve has rugby union sportsfields with sportsfield lighting. Newport Breakers and Newport Junior Rugby clubs both use them.
Are there toilets and amenities at Porter Reserve?
Porter Reserve has public toilets and accessible toilets. Its amenities building also includes accessible amenities, showers and a first aid room.
Is Porter Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Porter Reserve has accessible toilets and accessible amenities in its amenities building.
What sports or recreation can I do at Porter Reserve?
Rugby union is the main activity at Porter Reserve, including training, games and gala days in the winter season. Bushcare sessions are also held there on the second Saturday of the month.