Whitten Oval
About
Mission Whitten Oval is home to the Western Bulldogs Football Club, including its four teams (AFL/W and VFL/W), the Club administration and football departments, and the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation. The ground floor features publicly accessible amenities including Alfa Whitten Oval cafe, shop, museum, parents room, multi-faith room and accessible bathrooms.
The Victoria University Community Sports Stadium houses four indoor courts lined for basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball and badminton. It is home to local programs including Ready Steady Go Kids, and the Westgate Basketball Association.
Limited 4-hour and accessible parking is available on site, with bus stops in front of the oval on Barkly Street, and West Footscray Station located just behind on Cross Street.
Facility Snapshot / Features
- AFL/W training Oval, Indoor Field and High Performance Centre
- Alfa Bakehouse Cafe
- Western Grounds Function Space
- Merchandise Shop
- Western Bulldogs Museum
- Community spaces
- Adventure Playground
- Parents Room
- Multi-Faith Room
- Accessible bathrooms with Free Period Products
- Walking paths
- Victoria University Community Sports Stadium (4 courts)
Special Features
View in the 2016 AFL and 2018 AFLW Premiership Cups in the Museum
Location
417 Barkly St Footscray
Opening Hours
Main building entry (including cafe and museum): Open 8am-4pm weekdays, 9am-1pm on Saturdays
Spurling Reserve gates (access to Oval and external surrounds): Open 7am to 6pm daily, increased to 8pm during daylight savings
Access is restricted during events including Match Days (AFLW, VFL, VFLW)
More information
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Location
417 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC, Australia, Footscray 3011 View Map
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417 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC, Australia ,
Footscray 3011
417 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC, Australia ,
Footscray 3011
Whitten Oval