In a match between Northern and Southern Zones in April 1953, the Parkes First Grade Coach, Ken Arthurson AM, was badly injured.

The project involved months of planning and construction work by Ron Harrison, Don 'Bunda' Fletcher, and Lloyd 'Gerry' Collins, all done on a voluntary basis and with the assistance the Central West County Council, which was the electricity authority at the time.

The Parkes Rugby League Football Club obtained a Footy TAB grant in 1987 to change the ground from an oval to a rectangular shape.

These changes greatly improved the spectator viewing of matches by allowing the crowd to be nearer to the action.

The Australian Rugby League Chairman at the time, Mr Ken Arthurson officially opened the redeveloped ground in 1988, marking the conclusion of the project.

The changes to the ground brought the facility into line with guidelines set down for hosting major Rugby League matches.

In 1990 a security perimeter fence was erected around the facility and a public entry gateway was built by volunteer labour.

These lights were provided to Parkes Shire Council by the Parramatta Stadium Trust at a substantially reduced price.

The Parkes Spacemen Junior and Senior Rugby League Football clubs are based at the ground.