Ballarat Seniors Exercise Parks
City of Ballarat is proud to offer three Seniors Exercise Parks designed to help older residents stay active, connected and confident in moving through daily life.
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These outdoor spaces feature equipment tailored to the needs of seniors, encouraging gentle strength training, balance work, mobility and social interaction.
Whether you're looking to build physical confidence, try something new or simply enjoy time outdoors with others, our Seniors Exercise Parks are free, inclusive and available all year round.
About the Seniors Exercise Parks
Each park includes a variety of age friendly exercise stations that support:
- Balance - including safe, controlled challenges
- Strength - using body weight and low impact resistance
- Mobility - improving joint movement and everyday function
- Coordination - through multi step and upper/lower body exercise stations
Our equipment is designed to be approachable for beginners while still offering progressions for those wanting more challenge. The equipment layout at each of the three parks is identical.
Why Visit a Seniors Exercise Park?
Research from National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) shows that older adults who use these parks regularly often experience improvements such as:
- Increased strength and mobility
- Better balance and steadiness
- Increased leg and core strength
- Reduced joint pain
- Improved walking confidence
- Greater social connection and wellbeing
These parks are designed to help older residents maintain independence, prevent falls and enjoy outdoor activity in a safe and supportive environment.
Seniors exercise parks improve physical and mental health of older people: research
Health and Safety
The information on this page is designed to help you get started confidently. If you’re new to exercise, haven’t been active for a while or have any health or medical concerns, it’s a good idea to speak with your healthcare provider before beginning. They can offer guidance on how to start safely and reduce the chance of discomfort or symptoms.
Please use the equipment and follow the exercises at your own pace and discretion. Begin gently and build up gradually. It’s far better to enjoy steady progress than to push too hard and feel sore the next day. Listen to your body and take breaks whenever you need.
Virtual Tour
Watch the video below to see the equipment and exercises at our Lucas site.
Park Locations
Mount Pleasant Reserve
Located within the Mount Pleasant Reserve, off Morton Street access to the Seniors Exercise Park is via the Morton Street car park, this park offers a peaceful environment perfect for gentle outdoor movement.
Amenities:
- Connected by a walking path from the car park
- Seating and shaded areas for rest and social time
- Accessible toilets
- Drinking fountain
- Children’s playground
- Basketball court
- BBQ
MR Power Park Reserve
Located within MR Power Park in Sebastopol access to the Seniors Exercise Park is via the car park off Grant Street, this Seniors Exercise Park provides equipment for older adults. The equipment layout supports circuit style movement.
Amenities:
- Accessible toilets
- Adventure playground
- Basketball court
- Drinking fountain
- BBQ
- Skatepark
- Fenced dog park
Lucas Central Park
Located in Ballarat’s growing western corridor, Lucas Central Park, access to the Seniors Exercise Park is via the Eleanor Drive car park. The Seniors Exercise Park sits within an open area suitable for group sessions or individual use.
Amenities:
- A walking path from the car park connects you to the exercise equipment
- Seating and shaded areas for rest and social time opposite
- Accessible toilets
- Drinking fountain
- Oval
- Adventure playground
- Basketball court
- BBQ
Support to help you get started
View or download the Seniors Exercise Park flyer for tips to get you started.
Guidance and Volunteer Led Sessions
Throughout the year, City of Ballarat run Ageing Well Volunteer led sessions at the Mount Pleasant and Lucas sites
- Lucas Central Park – Wednesdays 11.30am – 12.30pm
- Mount Pleasant Reserve – Thursdays 1.30-2.30pm
These friendly, informal sessions are ideal for:
- First-time users who want a safe introduction
- Regular users looking to refine technique or connect with others
- Social groups exploring healthy activities
Sessions include demonstrations of the equipment and tips for building confidence and routine. Sessions may be cancelled for safety reasons.
Sessions will not run:
- On public holidays
- Days when the temperature is forecast to be over 30°C during session times
- Days with heavy rain, storms or other severe weather
My ENJOY Health mobile app
Download My ENJOY Health via Google Play
Download My ENJOY Health via Apple App Store
Our parks are compatible with the FREE My ENJOY Health mobile app, developed by NARI (National Ageing Research Institute), offering:
- Simple instructions for each exercise
- Short, accessible video demonstrations
- Suggested programs tailored to ability levels
Interested in joining our Social Activities Volunteer Team?
Support older adults to stay active, connected and engaged by becoming a Social Activities Volunteer with the City of Ballarat.
Contact information
For more information please ask for the Ageing Well Services team by phone 5320 5500 or email socialconnections@ballarat.vic.gov.au