Corner of Glenmore Road and Hampden Street, Paddington

The Park named after Victor Trumper is caters for cricket as well as Australian Rules and athletics. A series of walking trails connect surrounding streets.

Access

Walk from Edgecliff train station

Facilities

• Turf cricket pitch
• Practice cricket nets
• Turf running track
• Playground
• Grandstand
• Night training lights
• Paddington Community Garden
• Adjacent Palms Tennis Centre – Ph: 9363 4955

Things to do

• Playing sports
• Sit and relax

History

Trumper Park

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).

Plans of management

A plan of management is currently being drafted.

Dogs

Dogs are permitted on a leash at all times.

Dogs are prohibited from Trumper Oval

Bore water is used for irrigation.