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

Location	Yorktown Parade, Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia
Nearest city	Sydney
Coordinates	33°56′52″S 151°14′40″E
Area	5.6 hectares (14 acres)
Created	1960[1] (1960[1])
Operated by	Randwick Council
Open	24 hours
Status	Open all year
Public transit access	: n/a : n/a : Routes #390X, #394X : n/a

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.[2]

Coral Sea Park is an off-leash dog area.[2]

History

Coral Sea Park references the Battle of the Coral Sea of 1942, considered a turning point of World War 2.[3][4]

Several of the surrounding streets are named after U.S. warships, such as New Orleans Crescent, Yorktown Parade and Astoria Circuit.[4]

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.

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