John Crehan Park is a multi-use
stadium in the southern part of
Wollongong
Wollongong ( ), colloquially referred to as The Gong, is a city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The name is believed to originate from the Dharawal language, meaning either 'five islands/clouds', 'ground near wa ...
,
Australia. The stadium is on Merret Avenue,
Cringila. It is currently used mostly for
football matches. It is the home of New South Wales Premier League side
Wollongong FC
Wollongong ( ), colloquially referred to as The Gong, is a city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The name is believed to originate from the Dharawal language, meaning either 'five islands/clouds', 'ground near wat ...
and Illawarra Premier League side
Cringila Lions FC
Cringila Lions FC is an Australian soccer club based in Cringila, New South Wales. The team currently participates in the Illawarra Premier League
The Illawarra Premier League is a regional Australian semi-professional association football le ...
. It was once the temporary home ground of the
Rockdale Ilinden Football Club
Rockdale Ilinden Football Club (formerly known as the Rockdale City Suns Football Club from 1992 to 2020) is an Australian Macedonian soccer club based in Sydney suburb of Rockdale. Founded in 1969, the club competes in the highest men's compe ...
as their regular home ground was disrupted by near-by construction. The stadium includes one stand on one long side and a small function room behind one goal. There is also a second ground. The stadium holds 7,500 people.
See also
*
List of sports venues named after individuals
The following is a list of sports venues named after individuals:
Albania
* Qemal Stafa Stadium in Tirana
* Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkodër
* Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium in Elbasan
* Selman Stërmasi Stadium in Tirana
* Niko Dovana Stadium in Durr ...
References
External links
{{NSW Premier League stadiums
Sports venues in New South Wales
Soccer venues in New South Wales
Sport in Wollongong