Arden Street Oval, Sports venue in North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Arden Street Oval, also known as the North Melbourne Recreation Reserve, is a sports venue in North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of an oval playing field surrounded by terraced areas, with a brick grandstand and a players' race that connects the dressing rooms to the field.

The ground was secured from the Hotham Cricket Club in the 1870s and hosted its first Australian rules football match in 1882. It served as the home ground for the North Melbourne Football Club until 1985, after which it became a training and administrative base.

The ground is a gathering place for the North Melbourne community, where locals come together to support their team. The players' race, still in use, is a tangible link to the club's traditions and the shared experience of match days.

The venue is in a residential area of North Melbourne, easily reached by public transport or on foot from nearby streets. Visitors can watch local football matches and explore the grounds, with the best access to the oval and stands on match days.

The oval was once notorious for its muddy surface, which became a gluepot in wet weather. In 2006, an arson attack destroyed several portable buildings, including the gymnasium, but the club quickly recovered.