Cromer Park, Football stadium in Cromer, Australia
Cromer Park is a football stadium in Cromer, a northern suburb of Sydney, with a synthetic playing surface and a covered grandstand seating around 900 people. The ground also has changing rooms, toilets, and a canteen for players and visitors.
The land was selected in 1969 as the site of Cromer High School, but it proved too swampy to build on, and the park was first developed in the 1970s. The 900-seat grandstand is named after Lucas Neill, the 50th captain of the Socceroos, who played for Manly United FC as a junior before moving overseas.
The 900-seat grandstand on the western side of the field is named after Lucas Neill, the 50th captain of the Socceroos, who played for Manly United as a junior before moving overseas to Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United. The stand shares the western touchline with another 800 perimeter seats.
The stadium is reachable by bus from central Sydney, and parking is available on site for those coming by car. Arriving a little early on match days is a good idea, as roads nearby can get busy before kickoff.
When the synthetic surface was renewed in 2022, the infill used was a blend of cork and coconut husk, a material chosen to meet FIFA standards for international play. Cork and coconut husk are considered more natural alternatives to the rubber crumb traditionally used on synthetic pitches.
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