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Coral Sea Park

Coordinates: 33°56′52″S 151°14′40″E / 33.947835842895216°S 151.24440109857272°E / -33.947835842895216; 151.24440109857272
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Coral Sea Park
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LocationYorktown Parade, Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia
Nearest citySydney
Coordinates33°56′52″S 151°14′40″E / 33.947835842895216°S 151.24440109857272°E / -33.947835842895216; 151.24440109857272
Area5.6 hectares (14 acres)
Created1960[1] (1960[1])
Operated byRandwick Council
Open24 hours
StatusOpen all year
Public transit access
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  • : Routes #390X, #394X
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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 is located in the suburb of Maroubra.

Features

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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

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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 Chicago Avenue, New Orleans Crescent, Yorktown Parade and Astoria Circuit.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Opening of Coral Sea Park, Maroubra, 1960, retrieved 3 February 2023
  2. ^ a b Randwick City Council (2022). "Coral Sea Park - Randwick City Council". Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b Randwick City Council (2017). "Sand, snakes, speedway and ships: A fascinating look at Maroubra's Coral Sea Park". Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Street Names A-F". Randwick City Council. 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.