Hamilton's leading recreation reserves include:
Melville Oval located in central Hamilton, hosts a range of regional AFL, cricket and netball events. The construction of competition lighting on the oval and netball courts in 2015, now see many night fixtures held at the venue
Pedrina Park is a major regional sporting venue offering 3 dual purpose sporting ovals, a synthetic hockey pitch with lighting, a soccer field with training lighting and 8 netball courts with lighting.
Mitchell Park offers a dual purpose cricket and football oval and little athletic training facilities.
In addition to the above, there are a number of other Recreation Reserves across the Shire managed by Committees of Management;