Henson Park, Sports ground in Marrickville, Australia
Henson Park is a multi purpose sports ground in Marrickville, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It features an oval set in a shallow hollow, a grandstand on the western side, a large grass hill, and a bitumen bank where cars can park.
Henson Park was established in 1933 on the site of a former brick pit. It was named after William Henson, a former mayor, and his son Alfred, an alderman. The ground has hosted rugby league, cricket, soccer, and cycling events.
The grass hill is one of the largest in Sydney and is a popular spot for families to sit and watch the game. The Charlie Meader Memorial Gates at the Centennial Street entrance honor a longtime caretaker.
The ground is a short walk from Marrickville train station and is also served by several bus routes. Visitors can watch matches from the grandstand, the grass hill, or from their car on the bitumen bank.
The oval's shape still shows traces of the old brick pit, with the field sitting in a shallow hollow. In 1982, a first grade rugby league match here ended in a nil all draw, the only one in competition history.
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