Recreation

There is a variety of choice when it comes to recreation in Kalgoorlie Boulder - the City is brimming with activities and facilties.

Why not cool down or work out at the Goldfields OASIS Recereation Centre, bury your nose in a good book at the William Grundt Memorial Library, or tee off for a round of gold at Kalgoorlie's new premier 18 hole Golf Course - of which 2 of these holes are also featured in the Nullabor Links Gold Course.

Take advantage of the pleasant days and take the family to play and explore at Hammond Park, shop at the Boulder Markets on the second last Sunday of every month, or if you're a foodie - why not meet up with friends at one of the many cafes & restaurants scattered througout the City?

For a comprehensive list & location map of parks in the City see our Parks page, or for a full list of Kalgoorlie's local sporting clubs see our Sporting Clubs page.

Goldfields OASIS Recreation Centre

The Goldfields OASIS Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose sport and aquatic complex located in the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder. The OASIS provides year round recreaction opportunities and is the focal point for sporting, recreation and leisure pursuits for the community and visitors to the City.



The centre's facilities include courts for indoor sports, a 50 metre heated pool, children's pool, infantss wading pool, the Flow-Rider man made wave, a creche, function room, cafe, health club, outdoor netball courts and playing fields.

The Goldifelds OASIS can be found at 99 Johnston Street, Somerville
or can be contacted on ph: (08) 9022 2922

For more information on the Goldfields OASIS Recreation Centre, including opening hours, membership, additional facilities & services they offer visit their website here: Goldfields OASIS Recreation Centre

Kalgoorlie Golf Course

The Kalgoorlie Golf Course is a premier, 18 hole golf course designed by top course designer Graham Marsh. Featuring a rugged desert layout in the heart of the Western Australian outback, it is owned by the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder, and managed by Prime Golf WA. In 2012 the Kalgoorlie Golf Course featured in Australian Gold Digest's "Australia's Top 100 Courses". It is anticipated that the course will become one of the top 10 desert golf courses in the world.

The Kalgoorlie Golf Course is home to the newly amalgamated Goldfields Golf Club and is open to the public by appointment 7 days a week. The Golf Course is also home to the newly opened Waterhole restaurant and function facility.



You can download a copy of the Course Guide here: Kalgoorlie Course Guide

The Kalgoorlie Golf Course can be entered via Aslett Drive, Hannans and can be contacted on ph: (08) 9026 2626
For more information about the Golf Course, and the Waterhole restaurant and function centre visit the Kalgoorlie Golf Course website 

William Grundt Memorial Library

The William Grundt Memorial Library was officially opened in August 1975, and currently provides a variety of services and programs to over 11,000 members (Feb, 2011). There are over 50,000 items in stock at the library including books, DVDs, CDs and other items.

Programs at the library are tailored to suit a range of age groups. Programs for children include Better Beginnings, Storytime and school holiday activities. Young adults are catered for with Fabulous Friday held on the first Friday of every month, and also the Red Dirt Readers book club. The current library facility has a Flexible Learning Room which is home to 20 computers. There is a designated children's area, young adult area with lounges, daily newspapers, and comfortable reading areas. The Sensory Garden in the courtyard is also a lovely area to sit and read.

The library is open 7 days a week to cater for the whole community, and the opening hours are as follows:
Monday & Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 12noon
Sunday 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Internet access is available, and costs $5 for half an hour or $8 for a full hour.

The William Grundt Memorial Library can be found on Roberts Street, Kalgoorlie or can be contacted on ph: (08) 9021 7112 or (08) 9091 5786
For more information on the William Grundt Memorial Library, including additional program info, membership, facilities & services they offer visit their website here: William Grundt Memorial Library

Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie is the local movie cinema and is open 7 days a week. Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie is located at 26 Oswald Street, Kalgoorlie. For session times and more information either visit their website: Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie or ph: (08) 9021 2199

Goldfields Ten Pen Bowling, Pool & Snooker Centre

The Golfields Ten Pin Bowling, Pool & Snooker Centre is located on Lionel Street, Kalgoorlie and can be contacted on ph: (08) 9021 5533 for opening hours, session times, or any other enquiry.

Kalgoorlie Paintball Club

The Kalgoorlie Paintball Club provides entertainment for those who are a little more adventurous. Club days are run on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 8am start. Everybody is welcome and you do not need to be a member. Simply meet at the club's fields, which can be found by turning off to the right at the sign 1 km past the BP Truck Stop (on the way to Kambalda). The Kalgoorlie Paintball Club also does corporate events. For more information contact Jason on ph: 0427 197 533