Children’s recreational areas - smoke and vape-free

Under the Tobacco Act 1987 smoking is banned at and within 10 metres of outdoor public children’s playground equipment, skate parks and sporting venues during organised under-age sporting events, as well as in outdoor areas of public swimming pools.

‘No smoking’ signage and resources

‘No smoking’ signs, posters and other materials to support the ban on smoking in children’s outdoor recreational areas can be found on the Resources and factsheets page, together with a link to the online order form.

Information on smoke-free children’s recreational areas is also available in languages other than English.

Children’s recreational areas - smoke-free - FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about the smoking ban at children’s outdoor recreational areas.

Playground equipment - smoke-free

Smoking is banned within 10 metres of all children’s playground equipment in outdoor public places in Victoria.

Skate parks - smoke-free

Smoking is banned within 10 metres of all skate parks in outdoor public places in Victoria.

Swimming pools - smoke-free

Smoking is banned within the outdoor areas of all public swimming pools in Victoria.

Under-age sporting events - smoke-free

Smoking is banned within 10 metres of any public outdoor sporting venue during an organised under-age event.

Downloads

Children at play. Please don't smoke here. - Poster

Children at play. Please don't smoke here. - Brochure

Children at play. Please don't smoke here. - Palm card

Reviewed 01 December 2022