[2] The first tenants were the Victorian Amateur Football Association from 1956 until 1961 and Olympic Park No.2 was formerly part of the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct.

[3] In 1861 the area was made into the Melbourne Zoological Gardens but only lasted one year before moving because it was deemed to be too swampy.

The agreement was installing facilities at the cost of £50,000 in addition to an annual rent of £5,000 (or 12.5 percent of gate receipts).

[3][2] Over the following decade the racing (which was conducted mainly on Monday nights) was a success and in 1973 the MGRA built a new two-tier grandstand costing $5.5 million.

[2] Further improvements to the stadium were completed during 1985 and included a synthetic pitch to host soccer and rugby and an athletics track and throwing area.

[2] Towards the end of 1994 the MGRC were asked to move temporarily because of a issues surrounding the planned Burnley Tunnel.