The Orrong Romanis Reserve has two rugby and cricket ovals. It also features a playground, BBQ facilities and amenities.
Orrong Romanis Reserve is also home to the Orrong Romanis Recreation Centre and the Orrong Park Tennis Centre.
Sports grounds
Orrong Oval and Romanis Oval (rugby and cricket)
Sports
Rugby and cricket.
Pavilion
Hickey Pavilion.
Facilities
2 rugby and cricket ovals, floodlights, 2 synthetic cricket wickets, 3 synthetic practice wickets and public toilets.
Size
Orrong Oval 0.775 hectare Romanis Oval 1.0 hectare.
Clubs
Melbourne Rugby Union Club and Toorak Prahran Cricket Club.
History
Orrong Romanis Reserve is situated on a former clay quarry. It was filled in and later used as a municipal tip. Prahran Council then developed the land as Orrong Park and Romanis Oval. Two asphalt tennis courts and a pavilion were opened in 1922.
For more information, contact our Stonnington History Centre.
Public transport
The nearest public transport services are:
- Toorak train station on the Pakenham, Cranbourne and Frankston lines
- Bus route 604 along Orrong Road
- Tram route 72 along Malvern Road.
Use Public Transport Victoria's Journey planner.