The New South Wales State of Origin team has often used Coogee Oval as their primary training ground when in camp.

[2] It is usually standing room only come game day, with some of the better seats on the balconies of the blocks of flats overlooking the ground.

The oval is situated directly across the road from both Coogee Beach and Randwick Rugby Club.

[5] Famous fixtures in recent years including Randwick playing against (the visiting international team) Argentina in rugby union,[6] and a grade cricket fixture involving cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner.

[7] During the late 2010s for four years an annual Taste of Coogee festival was held, showcasing local food and restaurants.