to the east in 1887, a new town began to develop next to it, now known as Albion Park Rail. Roads The Illawarra Highway runs through Albion Park and joins the Princes Highway just north of the suburb. This road brings many people through the region. Albion Park is also on the most direct link between Jamberoo Action Park and Sydney via the Princes Motorway and thus is directly on the route for those travelling south. Education There are currently 4 Primary Schools and 3 High Schools in Albion Park: Albion Park Public School Albion Park High School Mount Terry Public School St. Joseph's Catholic School, Albion Park St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, Albion Park Illawarra Christian School (Tongarra Campus) Tullimbar Primary school Recreation Albion Park is home to the Shellharbour Regional Sporting Complex, which consists of two all-weather hockey fields, several football (rugby league) fields, a multi-purpose indoor basketball stadium, a turf cricket / AFL field, an athletics field, a BMX track, a remote control car racing track, and several tennis courts. A cycleway also courses its way through the Sporting Complex and links it to a polo field and a complex of soccer fields. Albion Park is also home to a Shellharbour Council Swimming Pool, which is open during the summer months and now costs a fee of $2.00 entry, to a pool paid for by the members of the town. Clubs and pubs Albion Park is home to three clubs where people go to eat and drink. They include: Albion Park Hotel Albion Park RSL Albion Park Bowls and Recreation Club Sport Albion Park is also home to various sporting teams such as: Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles Albion Park Hockey Club Albion Park Bowls and Recreation Club Albion Park Cows Football Club Albion Park Cricket Club Albion Park White Eagles Albion Park Crows Junior AFL Club Museums Albion Park has the Tongarra Museum, which showcases the history of the region, and the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum located at the Illawarra Regional Airport. Commercial area There is a small Vicinity Centres shopping complex in Albion Park. In 2009, the local Council started a program to revitalize the town centre and it has attracted more tourists to the town. References External links City of Shellharbour Suburbs of Wollongong