Parking Near Australian Sports Museum, East Melbourne
Where Can I Park for The Australian Sports Museum?
There is no parking available at the MCG for Australian Sports Museum visitors. The nearest multi-storey option is Eastern Plaza Car Park on Olympic Boulevard at Gate 3, with pre-booking strongly recommended because drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Parksy also lists an outdoor lot 250 m away at $10 a day.
- Address
- 120 Barassi Way, East Melbourne VIC 3000
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in the Heart of Melbourne, 250 m (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Richmond, 680 m (9 min walk)
Parking Near East Melbourne
Australian Sports Museum visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby for a short walk and less time circling Melbourne streets. Photo: Pexels
Parking at The Australian Sports Museum and the MCG
There is no parking available at the MCG for Australian Sports Museum visitors, according to the MCG’s getting-here guidance (mcg.org.au). Drivers heading to 120 Barassi Way should instead use Eastern Plaza Car Park on Olympic Boulevard, which the MCG identifies as the nearest multi-storey car park to the site at Gate 3 (mcg.org.au).
Eastern Plaza Car Park is also listed by Melbourne Park as an access point through Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard, with pre-booking strongly recommended because drive-up spaces are subject to availability (melbournepark.com.au). The MCG states that Yarra Park parking costs $20 per vehicle when open and accepts eftpos only (mcg.org.au).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near 120 Barassi Way
Parksy lists an outdoor parking lot in Melbourne 250 m from the site at $10 a day. A second outdoor lot in East Melbourne is 310 m away and costs $42.90 an hour, making the first listing the lower-priced choice for a longer visit.
Other nearby priced listings include a secure 24/7 outside space 320 m away at $58.50 a day, plus a secure 24/7 private space 360 m away at $80 a week. At the same 360 m distance, drivers can choose secure undercover parking at $429 a month or an affordable outdoor lot at $63.70 a day.
Event-Day Parking Pressure Around the MCG Precinct
Parking demand around the site rises when events are held in the sporting precinct, so a space on Olympic Boulevard can be harder to secure during busy fixtures. Melbourne Park recommends pre-booking Eastern Plaza Car Park because drive-up spaces are subject to availability (melbournepark.com.au).
The MCG says vehicles may be parked up to 300 m from the concourse when staff direct cars within the precinct (mcc.org.au). Yarra Park access is conditional on card payment, with vehicles unable to pay by card not allowed to enter when the car park is open (mcg.org.au).
Other Named Car Parks Near the Museum
Pullman East Melbourne has an underground car park directly beneath the hotel, although spaces are first come, first served (pullmaneastmelbourne.com.au). Its location provides an alternative for drivers who prefer an underground facility near the East Melbourne sporting precinct.
Yarra Park MCG Car Park is described as a three-minute walk from the MCG (tickets-melbourne.com). Wilson Parking also operates parking locations near the Melbourne Cricket Ground (wilsonparking.com.au).
Richmond Station and Walking to the Museum
Richmond is the nearest station to the Australian Sports Museum, 680 m from the site and a nine-minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative when event-day driving pressure makes parking less convenient.
From Richmond, continue towards the East Melbourne sporting precinct and the museum’s address at 120 Barassi Way, East Melbourne VIC 3000. The nine-minute walking time makes rail suitable for visitors who want to avoid searching for a space near the MCG.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for The Australian Sports Museum?
There is no parking available at the MCG for Australian Sports Museum visitors. The nearest multi-storey option is Eastern Plaza Car Park on Olympic Boulevard at Gate 3, with pre-booking strongly recommended because drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Parksy also lists an outdoor lot 250 m away at $10 a day.
Is There Parking at the MCG for Museum Visitors?
There is no parking available at the MCG for Australian Sports Museum visitors. Drivers heading to 120 Barassi Way should instead use Eastern Plaza Car Park on Olympic Boulevard, identified by the MCG as the nearest multi-storey car park to the site at Gate 3. Melbourne Park recommends pre-booking because drive-up spaces are subject to availability.
How Much Does Parking Near the Museum Cost?
Parksy lists an outdoor parking lot 250 m from the site at $10 a day. Other priced options include an outdoor lot 310 m away at $42.90 an hour, a secure 24/7 outside space 320 m away at $58.50 a day, and secure private parking 360 m away at $80 a week.
What Should I Know About Event-Day Parking?
Parking demand around the site rises when events are held in the sporting precinct, so spaces on Olympic Boulevard can be harder to secure during busy fixtures. Melbourne Park recommends pre-booking Eastern Plaza Car Park because drive-up spaces are subject to availability. The MCG says vehicles may be parked up to 300 m from the concourse when staff direct cars.
Can I Park at Yarra Park?
Yarra Park parking costs $20 per vehicle when open and accepts eftpos only. Vehicles unable to pay by card are not allowed to enter when the car park is open. The MCG says vehicles may be parked up to 300 m from the concourse when staff direct cars within the precinct, so access is conditional rather than guaranteed.
Can I Take the Train Instead of Driving?
Richmond is the nearest station, 680 m from the site and a nine-minute walk. From Richmond, continue towards the East Melbourne sporting precinct and the museum’s address at 120 Barassi Way, East Melbourne VIC 3000. Rail is a practical alternative when event-day driving pressure makes parking less convenient or you want to avoid searching for a space.
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