Tiger Park (Edge Hill United Football Club )

Tiger Park, home of Edge Hill United Football Club, is a community football venue in Edge Hill, Cairns, with a strong focus on participation, player development and inclusion. Established in 1967, the club describes itself as Cairns’ only inner-city football club catering for players of all ages and abilities. Its family-friendly approach makes it a natural fit for children starting out in the sport, experienced players, and families looking for a community-based club environment.

The grounds include three full-size football pitches, supported by a canteen and bar, male and female change and shower rooms, referee facilities and club equipment. These facilities are designed around the needs of teams and members, from training and competition through to the practical parts of game day. The club is also known as the home of the Tigers, giving the venue a distinct identity built around participation, teamwork and pride in representing Edge Hill United.

There are pathways across the club, beginning with Tiger Cubs for children aged three to five and continuing through junior football to Senior Premier teams for men and women. The club places particular emphasis on helping members grow not only as players but also as coaches, referees and future leaders. That makes Tiger Park relevant to people at different stages of their football journey, whether they are taking their first steps into the sport or competing at a highly skilled senior level.

Edge Hill United’s story is closely tied to the people who have built and supported it over the decades, including players, families, coaches, volunteers and sponsors. The club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has produced players including Frank Farina, Shane Steffanutto and Michael Thwaite. As a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers, it offers more than playing fields: it is a place for training, competition, social connection and involvement in a long-standing Cairns football community. It is best suited to players, families, team groups and supporters connected with the club, rather than visitors seeking a general-purpose park or a dining destination.