Park Grove, Tasmania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Park GroveBurnie, Tasmania |
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Former University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus
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 Park Grove
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 2,385 (2016) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7320 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) W of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Park Grove is a suburb located in Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Burnie, which is a local government area (LGA). This means it's a specific part of the region managed by the Burnie local council.
Park Grove is found about 3 kilometers (about 2 miles) west of the main town of Burnie. In 2016, a census counted 2,385 people living in Park Grove. It is mostly a place where people live, and it has many schools and learning centers nearby.
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History of Park Grove
Park Grove officially became known as a "locality" in 1974. This means its name and boundaries were formally recognized by the government that year.
Geography and Natural Features
Park Grove is bordered by a natural feature called Cooee Creek. This creek forms most of the western edge of the suburb.
Getting Around: Roads and Transport
The main road that goes through Park Grove is called the C108 route. This route includes West Mooreville Road, Mooreville Road, and West Park Grove. It helps people travel from the south-west to the north-east parts of the suburb.
Education and Learning Centers
Park Grove is a great place for students because it has several schools and educational facilities.
- Burnie Primary School: This is a local school for younger students.
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: This school was started in 1908 and moved to its current location in Park Grove in 1977.
- Maddington Child Services: This center helps young children with various services.
- Footprints Educational Complex: Another facility focused on education.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus: This university campus was established in 1995. While some parts are now empty, it was an important place for higher education in the area.
Places of Worship
Park Grove is home to a few churches for the community.
- Burnie Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Martin Luther Lutheran Church Burnie
Sports and Recreation
Sports are an important part of life in Park Grove.
- Burnie Tennis Centre: This is a major sports facility in the area.
- Burnie Tennis Club: This club plays in the local Burnie Tennis League.
- Burnie International: Since 2003, the Burnie Tennis Centre and Club have hosted this international tennis tournament. It brings tennis players from all over the world to compete.
