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.
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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] |
Operated by | Randwick Council |
Open | 24 hours |
Status | Open all year |
Public transit access |
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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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