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Andrew Petrie Oval (Woollahra Oval 1)

Andrew Petrie Oval's synthetic rugby field was opened on 6 April 2018. It is the home ground of the Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club.

Getting here

50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay

Limited off street parking is available from O’Sullivan Road

Facilities

All weather synthetic rugby field, which meets the requirements of World Rugby and FIFA

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Andrew Petrie Oval at all times

Accessibility

Accessible toilet
Accessible parking

Booking

Bookings are essential for weddings, ceremonies, bridal photography, corporate activities, organised sports or any function with more than 20 people. Hire a park

History

The oval is part of an area of some 32 1/2 acres (13.2 ha.) fronting O'Sullivan Road in Rose Bay that was acquired in 1923 by the Council from a 'Rose Bay Freehold Company'. Chinese market gardeners on the site were given notice to quit and a park with an oval put in its place. A pavilion named in honour of George Grimley was constructed in 1927, a golf course put in place by 1931 and two croquet lawns laid down in 1934. Subsequently the club rooms of the Rose Bay Rugby Football Club was erected on the site.

Plans of management

Woollahra Park Plan of Management and Masterplan(PDF, 9MB)

Park layout

Layout(PDF, 1MB)

Specific conditions for use of synthetic field

Prohibited Items on Andrew Petrie Oval Synthetic Field

animals
chewing gum
glass or sharp objects
bikes, skateboards, rollerblades or other wheeled objects
vehicles (except for Council maintenance vehicles)
alcohol, food or drinks other than water
BBQ's / fires
pegs and stakes, including goal nets, and/or training aids
smoking
tables and chairs, and other heavy items
unauthorised commercial services and activities.

Footwear Specifications

Recommended - moulded studs and plastic screw ins
Prohibited - steel studs or cleats

General Conditions

Conditions of use and Council staff directions must be adhered to at all times.
Council reserves the right to book the field. Bookings take precedence at all times.
Members of the public must vacate the field during booked activities.
Groups and those conducting organised activities are required to book the field.
All damage must be reported to Council, phone 9391 7000.
The oval must not be used when signposted CLOSED for maintenance and cleaning.