Arlington Oval
Interactive map of Arlington Oval | |
| Location | Dulwich Hill, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°54′08.1″S 151°08′11.9″E / 33.902250°S 151.136639°E |
| Capacity | 6,000[1] |
| Surface | Synthetic |
Record attendance | 6,223 |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 1932 |
| Tenant | |
| Dulwich Hill | |
The Arlington Recreation Ground (known as Arlington Oval) is a soccer stadium in Dulwich Hill, Sydney, Australia with a capacity of 6,000. This public football pitch is home to Dulwich Hill FC and Inner West Hawks (formerly Stanmore Hawks) youth and senior squads. As well as Sydney Uni SFC youth teams.
History
Arlington Oval was built in 1932 with a natural-grass playing surface and a grandstand on land that had previously been used as a brickworks; the brick pits were infilled to create the green space.[1][2] It was created due to the strive for professionalism from Metters FC. The Sydney Morning Herald described it as a "leading soccer ground."[3]
Empire Games
During the British Empire Games in 1938, women athletes competed at Arlington Oval.[4] The grandstand was used in scenes from the Australian movie The First Kangaroos, which was named after the Australian Rugby League's inaugural international tour of England.
Revamped venue
In mid-August 2014, Arlington Oval was upgraded for $2.15 million with the installation of a new pitch, replacing the existing natural grass surface, which had been in poor condition.[5] The stadium was also upgraded with new lights, fencing, and other general improvements.
References
- 1 2 "Arlington Oval". Austadiums.
- ↑ "Arlington Recreation Reserve". Inner West.
- ↑ www.theroar.com.au https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/10/28/football-history-factories-take-control-in-the-1930s/. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Dulwich Hill FC — History". Dulwich Hill.
- ↑ "Arlington Oval re-opening reaches fever pitch". Football NSW. Football Federation Australia. 3 August 2014.