Public parking throughout the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct is severely limited with virtually no event parking available.
Entrance G and Entrance D are accessible via Olympic Blvd. Entrance A (Batman Avenue) is closed.
To avoid disappointment, patrons are strongly encouraged to use public transport. Public transport services take you to the door of the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct.
Otherwise, if you must travel by car, the following options are suggested;
* Yarra Park/MCG (operated by Care Park)
> Open for most MOPT events (check event car parking schedule), AFL and international cricket days.
$10 as of 11 June 2011
* City car parking - venues are within 10 minutes walk from CBD carparks;
- Secure Parking
> 11 Exhibition Street
> 121 Exhibition Street
> 12-20 Flinders Lane
> 32 Flinders Street
> 172 Flinders Street
> 114 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking
> 72 Flinders Lane
- Federation Square
- City of Melbourne - 202 Flinders Lane
# See links for specific site information. We also suggest Twitter account holders should follow @AAMIPark / @Rod_Laver_Arena for latest updates.
* Alexandra Avenue on-street parking, Botanical Gardens side of Swan Street Bridge
* Disabled Parking (subject to availability) is booked through Ticketek on the special needs hotline 9286 1208. All disabled parking will now be charged in advance by Ticketek, which requires payment at the time of booking.
Melbourne Park Redevelopment Works and new parking access
Patrons Please Note: Due to construction works Entrance A and B have been closed indefinitely. The under cover car park (Ent B) is no longer accessible for vehicles and pedestrians.
Accessible parking for Rod Laver Arena events is now located in the Northern Car Park near the Function Centre, via Entrance D.
Accessible drop-offs and pick-ups for Rod Laver events are now via Entrance C.
* Update Bulletin; New Entrance G open 5 August
Parking rates
Parking Rates apply in all Melbourne & Olympic Parks carparks;
Non Event Parking ($6.00) - patrons to receive an automatically generated ticket upon entry. This ticket should be validated at the clearly marked PAY STATIONS any time prior to leaving the carpark.
Event Parking ($15.00) - patrons to pay for parking (cash on arrival) to the carpark attendant. Cash only will be accepted for event parking.
Hire Car Set-Down and Pick-Up Area
Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust with assistance from Vic Roads and CityLink Melbourne have installed a Hire Car set-down/pick-up facility just south of the existing Coach set-down/pick-up area on Batman Avenue, outside Rod Laver Arena.