The venue hosted a record crowd of 47,000 people during a 1948 VFL match between Collingwood and South Melbourne.
The park contains the original 'Wally Miller' gates, which commemorate a legendary club official.
The site was officially converted into a community park in 2005, ending its status as a private sporting venue.
Segments of the original wooden grandstands are protected under the Victorian Heritage Register.
The location retains the original slope of the arena, a rare architectural feature for modern football grounds.
Victoria Park in Abbotsford is a historic former Australian Football League stadium that served as the home ground for the Collingwood Football Club from 1892 until 1999. Following the club's departure, the site was repurposed into a public recreational space managed by the City of Yarra. The original grandstands and the iconic Sherrin Stand have been retained and heritage-listed to preserve the site's sporting legacy. The arena floor, once a grass playing surface, is now a public parkland utilized for community sports, casual exercise, and local events. The perimeter still features elements of the original fence line, maintaining the layout of the historic stadium. Visitors can walk the original path of the football players through the tunnel area.
The view from the center of the oval looking back toward the historic red-brick grandstand.
Walk the perimeter of the field to view the various historical plaques detailing the stadium's football history.
Bring a picnic blanket to sit on the arena grass, as formal seating is limited to the preserved grandstand areas.
Visit during non-event days to experience the park in a quiet, reflective state.
Do not attempt to climb or enter the fenced-off sections of the historic grandstands, as these are restricted for structural safety.
The park may be restricted for private community events or seasonal sporting permits.
No organized team sports allowed on the main oval without a permit; respect the heritage-protected grandstands.
