Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct
Goodwood Oval is one of only a few sporting precincts in the City of Unley and has been at the heart of local sport, recreation and community life for many years.
It’s home to the Goodwood Saints Football Club, Goodwood Cricket Club and Tennis World.
Each year, more than 1,200 players take part in organised sport at the oval, with many junior members from right here in Unley. The space is also enjoyed by hundreds of residents and visitors each week for casual recreation.
With year-round use and a wide variety of users, it’s important that Goodwood Oval continues to offer safe, accessible and modern facilities.
Goodwood Oval Tennis Court Redevelopment
Tennis SA has completed the procurement process for the redevelopment of the 12 tennis courts at Goodwood Oval, with Tiger Turf being awarded the contract to deliver the works.
Construction is scheduled to commence on Monday 5 October 2026 and is currently expected to be completed in late February 2027.
In accordance with the approved design, the new court layout will extend approximately eight to nine metres into the adjoining hockey field. This section of grass will form part of the construction site for the duration of the works.
Council staff will remain actively involved throughout construction to ensure the redevelopment is delivered in accordance with all project approvals and requirements. This includes overseeing the protection of the significant tree at the south-west corner of the tennis courts, consistent with the consulting arborist’s recommendations.
Further updates will be provided as the project progresses, however should you have any queries in the meantime, please contact the City Infrastructure Team on 8372 5111 during business hours.
Goodwood Oval - Planning for the future
While the oval is well used and well loved, many facilities are showing their age. In 2015, we worked with the community to create the Goodwood Oval Improvement Plan. This plan guides how we maintain and improve the site so it meets the needs of today and the future.
Since then, we’ve completed the grandstand upgrade with State Government funding, making it more inclusive and comfortable for players and spectators.
Looking ahead, planned improvements include:
- Redeveloping and expanding the tennis courts to competition standard ($400,000 endorsed in the 2025–26 Annual Business Plan & Budget)
- Upgrading irrigation and drainage to improve turf quality and allow for year-round use (subject to grant funding)
- Relocating the cricket practice nets to improve safety (subject to grant funding)
We’re also exploring upgrades that benefit the broader community, such as:
- A more inclusive and engaging playground (to be delivered as a separate project)
- New uses for vacated buildings
- Green space opportunities.
Community Consultation 2025
Council asked the community for feedback on a Goodwood Oval Precinct Redevelopment Concept Plan in November 2025.
The Concept Plan outlined proposed upgrades to key sporting and community facilities, landscape and play areas, and open space across the site.
View the Concept Plan and FAQs on Your Say Unley.
Location
1 Curzon Avenue, Millswood 5034 View Map
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1 Curzon Avenue ,
Millswood 5034
1 Curzon Avenue ,
Millswood 5034
Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct