Parking Near RDS Arena, Ballsbridge
Where Can I Park for RDS Arena Events?
The RDS operates fee-paying car parks, with event parking listed at €10 per day, subject to availability. Anglesea Road is listed as operating Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm. Alternatives include a 24/7 public space 360 metres away for €100 a month, or a secure 24/7 gated lot 840 metres away for €20 a day.
- Address
- Anglesea Road
- Closest listed space
- 24/7 Public Parking in Dublin D4 - Only €100/Month!, 360 m (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Sandymount railway station, 580 m (8 min walk)
Parking Near Ballsbridge
RDS Arena, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Event-Day Parking at the RDS Arena on Anglesea Road
The RDS operates car parking on a fee-paying basis, with daily parking and event parking subject to availability. The venue lists parking for €10 per day for event visitors (rds.ie). The Anglesea Road car park is listed as operating Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm (rds.ie), so weekday daytime visitors should allow for those stated operating hours.
Event parking can be particularly important for concerts, matches and exhibitions because availability is subject to demand. The RDS identifies Anglesea Road as a car-park location, while APCOA lists an RDS concerts and events parking code priced at €10 for one day (apcoaconnect.ie). Drivers heading to an event should plan around the venue's stated availability rather than assume a space will be waiting on arrival.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the RDS in Ballsbridge
The closest priced Parksy option is a 24/7 public parking space in Dublin D4, 360 metres from the venue, at €100 a month.
A secure 24/7 gated parking lot in Dublin is 840 metres away and costs €20 a day. Two Walkinstown spaces are 1.2 kilometres away, each priced at €1.20 an hour. Shelbourne Park listings in Ringsend are 1.5 kilometres away and cost €2.50 an hour. The Walkinstown and Shelbourne Park options suit drivers willing to trade a longer walk for an alternative to parking beside the venue.
Street Parking Restrictions Around Anglesea Road and Ballsbridge
The venue's own information identifies Anglesea Road as a car-park location and states that RDS car-parking facilities operate on a fee-paying basis (rds.ie). Event visitors therefore need to distinguish a marked, paid facility from ordinary kerbside parking around the Ballsbridge streets.
The RDS lists parking and venue access facilities for people with disabilities, including designated disabled parking spaces (rds.ie). Drivers using accessible parking should use the venue's designated facilities rather than treating nearby residential kerbs as event parking.
Claremont Parking and UCD Alternatives to the RDS Car Park
Claremont Parking in Ballsbridge advertises event parking a five-minute walk from the RDS (claremontparking.ie). It is a named alternative for drivers who want to leave the immediate venue car park area while staying close enough for a short walk to an event.
For the Dublin Horse Show, the event's parking guidance directs drivers to the UCD car park at a daily rate of €20, with the venue less than five minutes away according to the event operator (dublinhorseshow.com). The same guidance states that parking is not available in the RDS during that event (dublinhorseshow.com), making UCD the relevant named alternative for those dates.
Walking From Sandymount Railway Station to the RDS
Sandymount railway station is the nearest station to the venue, at 580 metres and an eight-minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative for visitors who would rather avoid event-day driving and the pressure around Anglesea Road.
The RDS is in Ballsbridge, with the venue 280 metres from Ballsbridge centre. From Sandymount, the eight-minute walk is short enough for many concert, match and exhibition visitors, while arriving by rail avoids the need to find a space immediately beside the grounds.
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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 RDS Arena Events?
The RDS operates fee-paying car parks, with event parking listed at €10 per day, subject to availability. Anglesea Road is listed as operating Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm. Alternatives include a 24/7 public space 360 metres away for €100 a month, or a secure 24/7 gated lot 840 metres away for €20 a day.
How Much Does Event Parking Cost at RDS Arena?
Event visitors can use the venue’s listed parking at €10 per day, subject to availability. APCOA also lists an RDS concerts and events parking code priced at €10 for one day. Drivers should plan around availability, particularly for concerts, matches and exhibitions, rather than assume a space will be waiting on arrival.
What Are the Closest Priced Parking Alternatives?
The closest priced option is a 24/7 public parking space in Dublin D4, 360 metres away, costing €100 a month. A secure 24/7 gated parking lot in Dublin is 840 metres away at €20 a day. These provide alternatives to parking beside the venue, with different pricing and distances.
Is Street Parking Available Around Anglesea Road and Ballsbridge?
The venue identifies Anglesea Road as a car-park location and says its car-parking facilities operate on a fee-paying basis. Drivers should distinguish marked, paid facilities from ordinary kerbside parking around Ballsbridge streets. People with disabilities should use the venue’s designated disabled parking spaces rather than treating nearby residential kerbs as event parking.
Are There Alternatives for the Dublin Horse Show?
For the Dublin Horse Show, parking guidance directs drivers to the UCD car park at a daily rate of €20, with the venue less than five minutes away. The guidance states that parking is not available in the RDS during that event, making UCD the relevant named alternative for those dates. Claremont Parking advertises event parking a five-minute walk away.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Driving?
Sandymount railway station is the nearest station, 580 metres away and an eight-minute walk. It provides an alternative for visitors who want to avoid event-day driving and pressure around Anglesea Road. The venue is in Ballsbridge, 280 metres from Ballsbridge centre, so arriving by rail avoids finding a space immediately beside the grounds.
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