Just 600 meters from Quest East Melbourne the Melbourne & Olympic Park venue came into existence in 1995 and, as the name suggests, is the product of the joining together of two distinct venues; Melbourne Park and Olympic Park. As well as hosting an extensive range of events such as international tennis, athletics and cycling, dirt bike races, ice skating, music concerts and family shows, Melbourne & Olympic Parks is the administrative and training home to various sporting organisations. It Comprises of:
Melbourne Park
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Rod Laver Arena, (15,000 seats)
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Vodafone Arena, (10,000 seats)
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Melbourne Park Function Centre, (2,200 sq. metres)
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The Oval at Melbourne Park Margaret Court Arena, (6,000 seats)
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Café Arena
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Tennis Australia Administration
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Two show courts
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19 further outdoor Plexicushion tennis courts
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Six indoor tennis courts
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One outdoor clay tennis court
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Three car parks, (833 bays)
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One bus park (37 large bays plus 19 mid size bays)
Olympic Park
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Olympic Park Stadium, (12,000 seats and 18,500 total capacity)
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Lexus Centre (home to Collingwood Football Club and Victorian Institute of Sport)
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Gosch's Paddock Training Ovals
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Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
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Tennis Victoria Administration
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Athletics Victoria Administration
To find out more about the venue, coming events, ticket sales or any other information visit the Melbourne and Olympic Park website
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