Arden Street Oval

Home Team: North Melbourne (VFL)
Capacity: 5,000
Record Crowd: 35,116 – North Melbourne vs Carlton (August 28^th, 1949)

Venue History

North Melbourne Recreation Reserve – Arden Street has been the home of the North Melbourne Football Club for more than 125 years.

The ground started life as a cricket venue before the Hotham Football Club, as they were known then, moved there in 1882. The Town of Hotham reverted to the name of North Melbourne in 1887 and the football and cricket club followed the next year.

North joined the VFL in 1925 and the main grandstand was constructed in 1928, with seating for 2,000 spectators. The stand fell into disrepair and was closed to the public in 1991 before being demolished in 2006. The former social club and administration building were demolished in 2009 as part of the ground’s $16 million redevelopment which was completed in time for the 2010 season. The new building includes administration, training and recreational facilities. During the 2012/13 summer, the Arden Street Oval playing surface was reconstructed which included removal of the turf cricket wickets.

Getting there

Car
Limited car parking is available at Arden Street Oval. Subject to availability. 

Public Transport

Tram Take Tram 57 to the Arden Street stop and then it is a short walk to North Melbourne Recreation Reserve.