Trumper Park Oval
Trumper Park Oval is a sporting oval in Paddington, New South Wales.
The oval is located at the corner of Glenmore Road & Hampden Street, Paddington. The Park is named in honour of Victor Trumper and caters for cricket as well as Australian Rules and athletics. A series of walking trails connect surrounding streets.
History
Originally Hampden Park Oval, it was built on reclaimed swamp - Glenmore Brook runs down and under its middle. It was named in honour of Viscount Hampden, Governor of New South Wales (1895-99) - Hampden Street alongside the park was originally named Ebenezer Street. The name of park was changed in 1931 to honour one of Paddington's cricketing heroes, Victor Trumper ( 1877-1915).
Stands
In its present configuration the Frank Dixon grandstand is a single, ground level granstand. The grandstand was reduced in size in the mid 80's to refelct the current useage.
- Frank Dixon Stand - Built 1936 - General public admission.
