Trumper Oval

Trumper Oval

Trumper Park Oval is located in the Paddington suburb of Sydney, Australia, and is named after Australian cricket legend Victor Trumper. This historic, large-scale sports complex is one of the main centres for team and individual sports in Sydney's eastern suburbs. It features a natural grass cricket pitch, a floodlit Australian rules football pitch, and an artificial turf athletics track. Walking paths through the reclaimed vegetation connect the park to the surrounding streets.

A variety of sports are played at Trumper Park Oval, including cricket, Australian rules football, athletics, and tennis. The UTS Australian rules football club is based at the complex and plays its home matches here. The East Sydney Cricket and Athletics clubs also use the ground. With eight artificial turf tennis courts, Trumper Park Tennis Center provides facilities for social games and tennis instruction.

Key Features & Amenities

• Natural grass cricket pitch: For cricket matches and training.
• Cricket practice nets: For specialized player training.
• Natural grass athletics track: For athletics training and competitions.
• Australian rules football pitch: For Australian rules football games, with the possibility of using them at night under floodlights.
• Night lighting: For night training and competitions.
• Spectator stands: For spectators to sit during matches.
• Amenities and services
• Dressing room: For athletes' use, with access to toilets.
• Showers: Available in the changing rooms.
• Toilets: Available in the complex.
• Water cooler: Available to the public.
• Parking: Limited parking is available near the complex.
• Accessibility for people with disabilities: Appropriate access is provided for people with disabilities.
• Green space: The complex has green space and walking paths.

Programs & Activities

1. Australian Rules Football (AFL)

• UTS Australian Football Club: Known as "The Bats", the club is based at Trumper Park Oval and competes in various AFL leagues in Sydney, including the Premier Division and Division One.
• East Sydney Bulldogs: The largest AFL youth club in New South Wales, training at Trumper Park Oval. The club has teams for children aged 5 to 17.

2. Cricket

• Trumper Park Oval has a natural grass cricket pitch and practice nets. The East Sydney Cricket Clubs use these facilities for their training and matches.

3. Athletics

• The complex has a natural grass athletics track which is used for athletics training and matches.

4. Tennis

• Wentworth Tennis: The club is based at Trumper Park Tennis Centre and offers group tennis lessons for all ages and skill levels.

How to book

To book Trumper Park Oval, first visit the official Trumper Park page. Click on the “Book a Facility” or “Hire a Venue” option to open the online request form. Enter your personal information, desired date and time, type of activity, and number of participants. After completing the form, click “Submit” to submit your request. Finally, the complex’s management team will contact you to provide final details, fees, and confirmation of your reservation.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 361–441 Glenmore Road and Hampden Street, Paddington, NSW 2021, Australia

2. Access to public transport

Edgecliff Train Station: Approximately 10 minutes walk to Trumper Park Oval.

Bus stop: Bus stops are located nearby, providing easy access to public transport.

3. Opening hours

As a public space, Trumper Park Oval is open to the public 24 hours a day

4. Contact information

Telephone: +61 2 9391 7000

FAQs

Is it accessible by public transport?

Yes, it is close to the bus stop and about a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff train station.

Are there sports classes and leagues?

Yes, there are Australian rules and cricket clubs, as well as tennis and track and field classes.

Is the complex accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, there is adequate access for people with disabilities.