John Crehan Park, Wollongong

#37 among attractions in Wollongong

Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

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John Crehan Park is a multi-use stadium in the southern part of Wollongong, Australia. The stadium is on Merret Avenue, Cringila. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the home of New South Wales Premier League side Wollongong FC and Illawarra Premier League side Cringila Lions. It was once the temporary home ground of the Rockdale Ilinden Football Club as their regular home ground was disrupted by near-by construction. The stadium includes one stand on one long side and a small function room behind one goal. There is also a second ground. The stadium holds 7,500 people. ()

Coordinates: 34°28'3"S, 150°52'5"E

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John Crehan Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Central, Breakwater Battery.

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Museum
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Area
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How to get to John Crehan Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Crehan Park:

Train

Cringila (15 min walk)
Lysaghts (26 min walk)