Parking Near United Park, Drogheda
Where Can I Park for United Park?
The stadium car park is entered from Windmill Road, but parking outside the Main Stand is very limited and nearby residential streets are mainly for permit holders. A large car park opposite County Louth hospital is another named option. Supporters have also been directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Car Park on Crosslanes when the stadium area is busy.
- Address
- Cross Lane
- Closest listed space
- Affordable 24/7 Parking at Windmill Road, Drogheda, 200 m (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Drogheda railway station, 2.1 km (26 min walk)
Parking Near Drogheda
A stadium bowl seen from the stands Photo: Pexels / Amar Preciado
Event-Day Parking at United Park
The stadium car park is entered from Windmill Road, giving match-day drivers a direct approach to the ground (footballgroundguide.com). A large car park opposite the County Louth hospital is also identified near the venue (footballgroundguide.com).
Parking outside the Main Stand is very limited, and the neighbouring residential area is mainly reserved for permit holders (stadiumjourney.com). Supporters have also been directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Car Park on Crosslanes for a game (waterfordfc.ie), making the hospital option particularly relevant when the stadium area is busy.
Windmill Road and Other Named Alternatives
The stadium car park and the large car park opposite the County Louth hospital are the named alternatives closest to the ground, with the stadium entrance on Windmill Road (footballgroundguide.com). Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Car Park on Crosslanes has also been used for visiting supporters (waterfordfc.ie).
These named locations are useful for drivers approaching from Crosslanes or Windmill Road, but the published guidance does not give rates or capacities for them.
Street Parking and Match-Day Restrictions Near United
Parking outside the Main Stand is very limited, while the houses beside the stadium are mainly served by permit-holder parking (stadiumjourney.com). This makes residential streets around the ground unsuitable as a match-day plan, even when a space appears open.
The stadium car park entrance is on Windmill Road (footballgroundguide.com), so traffic approaching that side can concentrate around the access point before a fixture. Away supporters have been directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Car Park on Crosslanes for a game (waterfordfc.ie), rather than relying on the restricted streets beside the Main Stand.
Walking and Rail Access From Drogheda Station
Drogheda railway station is the nearest station, 2.1 km from the venue and a 26-minute walk. Rail passengers can therefore reach the ground without bringing a car into the match-day traffic around Cross Lane.
The stadium is on Cross Lane, 920 m from Drogheda centre. Drivers leaving a car in the town centre can combine the shorter approach from central Drogheda with a walk to the ground, while rail passengers should allow the full 26-minute station walk.
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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 United Park?
The stadium car park is entered from Windmill Road, but parking outside the Main Stand is very limited and nearby residential streets are mainly for permit holders. A large car park opposite County Louth hospital is another named option. Supporters have also been directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Car Park on Crosslanes when the stadium area is busy.
Where Is the Stadium Car Park Entrance?
The stadium car park entrance is on Windmill Road, giving match-day drivers a direct approach to the ground. Traffic approaching from that side can concentrate around the access point before a fixture, so drivers should plan for possible congestion near the entrance. The stadium car park and the large car park opposite County Louth hospital are the named alternatives closest to the ground.
Can I Park on Residential Streets Beside the Stadium?
Parking outside the Main Stand is very limited, and the neighbouring houses are mainly served by permit-holder parking. Residential streets around the ground are therefore unsuitable as a match-day plan, even when a space appears open. Drivers should use a named car park rather than rely on restricted streets beside the Main Stand.
Is There a Hospital Car Park Option for Supporters?
A large car park opposite County Louth hospital is identified near the venue. Supporters have also been directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Car Park on Crosslanes for a game, making that hospital option particularly relevant when the stadium area is busy. Published guidance does not give rates or capacities for these named locations.
How Far Is Drogheda Railway Station From the Ground?
Drogheda railway station is the nearest station, 2.1 km from the venue and a 26-minute walk. Rail passengers can reach the ground without bringing a car into match-day traffic around Cross Lane. The stadium is on Cross Lane, 920 m from Drogheda centre, so a town-centre parking approach can also be combined with a walk.
How Far Is the Ground From Drogheda Centre?
The stadium is on Cross Lane, 920 m from Drogheda centre. Drivers leaving a car in the town centre can combine the shorter approach from central Drogheda with a walk to the ground. Rail passengers should allow the full 26-minute walk from Drogheda railway station, which is 2.1 km from the venue.
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