To preserve the condition of the heritage-listed Yarra Park, there will be no parking available in Yarra Park for this Saturday’s Round 19 match between Hawthorn and Collingwood.
This includes parking for accessibility passholders. No general public, accessibility, staff or accredited parking will be permitted in Yarra Park for this match.This decision has been made to maintain the park’s condition following recent wet weather and an upcoming forecast. Please see the additional information below to find the best route to the MCG for this Saturday’s match.
Alternative Parking Options
Patrons requiring parking are encouraged to pre-plan alternative parking or travel arrangements, with a list of nearby parking locations listed below:- Melbourne and Olympic Parks Eastern Plaza Car Park
- 11 Exhibition Street
- Flinders Gate Car Park, 172-192 Flinders Street
- Collins Place Car Park, 28 Flinders Lane
- Federation Square
- 34-60 Little Collins Street
- 114-128 Flinders Street
- Metered on-street parking is available around the Fitzroy Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River
Patrons who have already purchased a pre-booked accessibility car park for this match via Ticketek will receive communications directly via Ticketek regarding alternative arrangements.
Drop-off/ Pick-up location
Patrons who have a valid mobility parking permit and wish to be dropped off close to the MCG are advised to utilise the bus turning circle at the corner of Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace (nearest to Gate 2).Patrons with mobility challenges can access the G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service which will operate between this location and your MCG Gate before and after the match. The G-Train also stops at Richmond Station and Yarra Park Gate 3 (nearest to the Jolimont Station Replacement Bus Stop).
Public Transport Update
Patrons should also be aware of some disruptions to the Metro Trains network for this weekend. Jolimont Station will not be in operation on Saturday July 20 due to busses replacing trains on sections of the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines. Additional details can be found here.Patrons with mobility challenges can access the G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service, which will operate between Richmond Station and your MCG Gate before and after the match. The G-Train will also stop at Yarra Park Gate 3, nearest to the Jolimont Station Replacement Bus Stop, for this match.
The MCC will continue to monitor upcoming weather forecasts and will reassess the condition of Yarra Park at the conclusion of Round 19 to determine parking availability for upcoming matches at the MCG.
For further assistance, please reach out to the MCG via social media or contactus@mcc.org.au.
