Parking Near Massey Theatre, Moody Centre
Where Can I Park for Massey Theatre?
Free event parking is available first-come, first-served in the New Westminster Secondary parking lot beside Massey Theatre, entered from 8th Avenue just east of 8th and 8th. A separate large free lot is available from 8th Street or 10th Avenue, with a short walk to the building. Street parking is also readily available nearby.
- Address
- 735 Eighth Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Covered Parking in New Westminster, 590 m (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- New Westminster station, 1.9 km (24 min walk)
Parking Near Moody Centre
Rows of red seats in a theatre Photo: Pexels / Tahir Xəlfəquliyev
Event-Day Parking at Massey Theatre
The venue advises that free parking is permitted in the New Westminster Secondary parking lot beside Massey Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that vehicles are parked according to the posted conditions (masseytheatre.com). The lot is entered from 8th Avenue just east of 8th and 8th, which gives drivers a clear approach to the event parking area (masseytheatre.com).
A separate large free lot can be reached by turning into the vacant area northbound from 8th Street or eastbound from 10th Avenue, followed by a short walk to the building (masseytheatre.com). The venue also says the back of the building has free parking and can accommodate 2 trucks or 4 cars, while additional parking may be available by special arrangement (masseytheatre.com).
Nearby Paid Parking Around Massey
Drivers wanting a bookable alternative can use a covered parking space in New Westminster, 590 m away, priced at $50 an hour. A secured commercial garage in Burnaby is 1.8 km away and is also priced at $50 an hour.
Further options include a lot at 27 Church Street in Vancouver, 1.9 km away at $4.49 an hour, and Garage #65 in New Westminster, 2.0 km away at $6.99 an hour. A New Westminster parking lot 2.0 km away is priced at $3.24 an hour, while a secure underground New Westminster space 2.0 km away costs $50 an hour.
Street Parking and Event Enforcement Near Massey
Street parking is readily available surrounding Massey Theatre, according to the venue's event information (masseytheatre.com). Drivers attending evening performances can therefore look beyond the school lot and the large vacant-area lot when arriving around 735 Eighth Avenue.
Parking for New Westminster Secondary School can be used after school hours, giving event visitors another local option when the school day has ended (masseytheatre.com). The venue's parking map directs vehicles to the school lot from 8th Avenue just east of 8th and 8th, rather than treating every nearby street as an entry point (masseytheatre.com).
Parksy Spaces Within Reach After a Show
The closest priced Parksy option is a covered 24/7 space in New Westminster, 590 m from the theatre, at $50 an hour. The distance is a manageable walk after a show, while the covered format can be useful in wet weather.
A secured commercial garage in Burnaby sits 1.8 km away at $50 an hour. The remaining priced spaces are between 1.9 km and 2.0 km away: a Vancouver lot at 27 Church Street costs $4.49 an hour, a New Westminster garage costs $6.99 an hour, a New Westminster lot costs $3.24 an hour, and a secure underground New Westminster space costs $50 an hour.
Rail Access From New Westminster to Massey
New Westminster station is the nearest listed rail station, 1.9 km from Massey Theatre and a 24-minute walk away. The route provides a practical option for visitors who would rather avoid driving around Moody Park near Moody Centre.
The theatre is at 735 Eighth Avenue in Moody Park, near Moody Centre. From New Westminster station, allow the full 24-minute walk for the journey to the venue, particularly when carrying coats or arriving for a timed performance.
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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 Massey Theatre?
Free event parking is available first-come, first-served in the New Westminster Secondary parking lot beside Massey Theatre, entered from 8th Avenue just east of 8th and 8th. A separate large free lot is available from 8th Street or 10th Avenue, with a short walk to the building. Street parking is also readily available nearby.
Is Parking Free at Massey Theatre?
The venue advises that free parking is permitted in the New Westminster Secondary parking lot beside the theatre on a first-come, first-served basis, provided vehicles follow posted conditions. A separate large free lot is northbound from 8th Street or eastbound from 10th Avenue, and the back of the building has free parking for 2 trucks or 4 cars.
Where Is the Closest Paid Parking Near Massey Theatre?
The closest priced option is a covered 24/7 parking space in New Westminster, 590 m away, priced at $50 an hour. It is a manageable walk after a show, and the covered format can be useful in wet weather. A secured commercial garage in Burnaby is 1.8 km away and also costs $50 an hour.
Can I Use Street Parking for an Event?
Street parking is readily available surrounding the theatre, according to the venue's event information. Parking for New Westminster Secondary School can be used after school hours, when the school day has ended. The venue's parking map directs vehicles to the school lot from 8th Avenue just east of 8th and 8th.
What Are the Cheaper Paid Parking Options Nearby?
A lot at 27 Church Street in Vancouver is 1.9 km away and costs $4.49 an hour. Garage #65 in New Westminster is 2.0 km away at $6.99 an hour. Another New Westminster parking lot 2.0 km away costs $3.24 an hour, while a secure underground space at the same distance costs $50 an hour.
Can I Take the Train and Walk to the Theatre?
New Westminster station is the nearest listed rail station, 1.9 km from the theatre and a 24-minute walk away. This provides a practical option for visitors who would rather avoid driving around Moody Park near Moody Centre. Allow the full 24-minute walk, particularly when carrying coats or arriving for a timed performance.
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