In 1876 the extension of the Geelong Railway to Winchelsea chopped the North - East corner of the 24 hectare park and crowds today often still hear a whistle from passing trains.

From 1903 Kardinia Park hosted a Zoo which closed at an unknown date.

Kardinia Park Oval

A Section of Kardinia Park Oval the grandstand and the press and committee box (left) was taken on the occasion of the Geelong - Essendon (1950 Premiers) game on 21 May 1951.

For further historical images of Kardinia Park please visit Geelong Heritage Centre.