wellness
Group exercise classes at council-run facilities: a guide
Council recreation centres across Perth offer structured group sessions that draw hundreds of locals each week for everything from circuit training to aqua aerobics.
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Perth city councils recorded 12,400 class attendances at their recreation centres in the first half of 2026, up from 9,800 the previous year.
The winter months bring shorter daylight and cooler mornings that push residents indoors, yet many still want the structure and social contact that group sessions provide after months of disrupted services from the Telstra outage.
City of Vincent runs twice-weekly circuit classes at Beatty Park Leisure Centre on Vincent Street, while the City of Perth schedules morning yoga and strength sessions at the Perth Town Hall on St Georges Terrace every Tuesday and Thursday. Both venues open their doors at 6:30am to accommodate shift workers and parents before school drop-off.
Current pricing lists a single class at $14 for residents and $18 for non-residents, with a 10-class pass available for $110; the City of Vincent reports 620 people used the passes in June alone.
Venues and timetables worth checking
Beatty Park also hosts a Saturday 8am aqua class in its 50-metre pool that regularly fills its 25-lane capacity. Further north, the City of Stirling operates group boxing and Pilates at the Herb Graham Recreation Centre on Mirrabooka Avenue, with sessions listed on its website and updated every Monday. Kings Park parkrun on Saturday mornings at 8am serves as an easy entry point for those who prefer outdoor movement before heading to an indoor class later in the day.
Practical steps to join
Residents can book through each council’s online portal or at the front desk, with most centres requiring only a single registration form and proof of address for the discounted rate. Swan River cycle paths offer a low-cost way to reach several of these sites, and many classes now include a short stretch-and-mobility segment that aligns with the five-kilometre Kings Park trails used by the same participants on weekends. Checking the council websites on a Wednesday evening shows the following week’s availability before spots fill.