Gloucester Park, Perth

Name: Gloucester Park
Address: 3 Nelson Cres, Perth, 6004, Australia
Telephone: +61 (08) 9323 3555

#361 among attractions in Perth

Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack, Stables

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Gloucester Park is a harness racing course in Perth, Western Australia. In the suburb of East Perth, the oval course is adjacent to the WACA Ground. The track is lit, and Friday night pacing events are popular. As of 2006 the Western Australian Trotting Association have used Gloucester Park for more than 70 years, starting with the first Inter Dominion Championship held in February 1936. Gloucester Park has also been used for Telstra Rally Australia. Between 1977 and 1979 Gloucester Park was used as a venue for World Series Cricket matches. Between September 2015 and April 2017, the drop-in wickets for Optus Stadium were built and maintained in the center of Gloucester Park. ()

Coordinates: 31°57'24"S, 115°52'55"E

Address

3 Nelson CresEast PerthPerth 6004 Australia

Contact

+61 (08) 9323 3555

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Day trips

Gloucester Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crown Perth, Perth Mint, St Mary's Cathedral, WACA Ground.

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Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gloucester Park?

Nearby attractions include East Perth Cemetery, Perth (5 min walk), Swan River Pedestrian Bridge, Perth (6 min walk), WACA Ground, Perth (7 min walk), Queens Gardens, Perth (9 min walk).

How to get to Gloucester Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gloucester Park:

Bus

East Perth Cemeteries • Lines: 3T (3 min walk)
Nile Street • Lines: 3F, 3T (4 min walk)

Train

Claisebrook (20 min walk)
Perth Stadium (20 min walk)