The Grange Reserve

Located at 136-176 Osborne Avenue, the ground operates under the shadow of two distinct histories: one sporting, one extraterrestrial.

For football, the reserve has served as the home of Kingston City FC since 1982. The pitch itself, a natural grass surface, has hosted significant state-level competition, including the 2016 NPL2 Grand Final. On that day, the small crowd witnessed Kingston City defeat St Albans Saints 3–2, a result that mattered locally, even if it did not alter the course of national football.

The attendance record of 3,947 spectators, set during a match against South Melbourne in February 2006, remains a testament to the area’s loyalty. The seated capacity is listed as 500, though some sources suggest a lower number; the exact margin is irrelevant to the daily reality of the ground, where spectators often stand or sit on makeshift benches.

Yet, the reserve’s identity is inextricably linked to April 6, 1966. Long before the football club arrived, students from the adjacent Westall Secondary College witnessed the Westall UFO incident. The land, once described as an open paddock or pine grove, became known locally as 'The Grange Reserve UFO Park.' This association does not enhance the sporting experience, but it ensures the location is remembered. The ground is not a temple of football; it is a piece of public land where a club plays, and where a strange event is still recounted. The website for the reserve exists, but the true history is found in the stories told by those who have walked its perimeter since the 1960s.