[4] On 21 March 1959, the station platforms were damaged by a fire that occurred at a nearby timber yard.

[7] The station is adjacent to Victoria Park, the former home of the Collingwood Football Club between 1892 and 1999.

[8] Large numbers of people used Victoria Park station to travel to and from AFL matches played at the stadium.

Announced as part of a $21.9 million package in the 2022/23 Victorian State Budget, Victoria Park, alongside other stations, will receive accessibility upgrades, the installation of CCTV and platform shelters.

[9] The development process will begin in late 2022 or 2023, with a timeline for the upgrades to be released once construction has begun.