Coral Sea Park
Coral Sea Park is a 5.6-hectare (14-acre) public park in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Coral Sea Park is located in the suburb of Maroubra.
Features
Coral Sea Park has a cricket pitch, a basketball court, and several soccer fields and rugby fields. There is also a large playground for children.
Coral Sea Park is an off-leash dog area.
History
Coral Sea Park references the Battle of the Coral Sea of 1942, considered a turning point of World War 2.
Several of the surrounding streets are named after U.S. warships, such as Chicago Avenue, New Orleans Crescent, Yorktown Parade and Astoria Circuit.
References
- ^ Opening of Coral Sea Park, Maroubra, 1960, retrieved 3 February 2023
- ^ Randwick City Council (2022). "Coral Sea Park - Randwick City Council". Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Action by people saves Maroubra park". Tribune. No. 1247. New South Wales, Australia. 28 March 1962. p. 10. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Randwick City Council (2017). "Sand, snakes, speedway and ships: A fascinating look at Maroubra's Coral Sea Park". Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Street Names A-F". Randwick City Council. 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.