At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Anyone driving, catching a bus or walking from a train station to the Parramatta Aquatic Centre (the PAC), 7A Park Parade, Parramatta
- What to do now
- If the PAC car park is full, park at the Justice Precinct Car Park on Hunter Street and give your licence plate to the PAC Customer Service desk when you arrive, so the 2 free hours are applied at the exit
- Free parking
- The first 2 hours are free for eligible patrons. After that, $4 per 30 minutes, capped at $40 a day
- Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday 5.30am to 9.00pm, Friday 5.30am to 8.00pm, weekends and public holidays 6.00am to 8.00pm; closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
- Watch for
- No right-hand turn when entering or leaving the PAC car park between 7am and 10am daily
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against three City of Parramatta PAC pages and the council’s Where to Park page
- Not yet confirmed
- Who counts as an “eligible patron” for the free 2 hours (the council does not define it on these pages), and casual entry prices
The Parramatta Aquatic Centre is at 7A Park Parade, and the first 2 hours in its car park are free for eligible patrons, after which parking is $4 per 30 minutes up to $40 a day. The PAC says its car park may be very busy at peak times, so the council also points drivers to the Justice Precinct Car Park, a short walk away.
This guide combines the council’s Getting to the PAC, Opening Hours and Centre FAQs pages with its Where to Park in Parramatta page, all read on Saturday 7 November 2026. Prices are as of that date.
How does parking at the PAC work?
| Question | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Where do I enter? | Via Park Parade, Parramatta |
| How long is it free? | The first 2 hours, for eligible patrons |
| What does it cost after that? | $4 per 30 minutes; the capped daily rate is $40 |
| Is it busy? | The PAC is in the Parramatta CBD, so the car park may be very busy during peak periods; the FAQ calls onsite parking “limited” |
| Accessible parking? | Spaces are available within the precinct; display your mobility permit |
| Drop-off? | Zone near the main entrance, reached by doing a lap through the car park and dropping off to the right of the entrance; no charge within a grace period |
| Stop and drop? | 5 bays of 5 minutes each can be used as stop ‘n’ drop bays |
The council’s car park page lists the PAC car park as one of its five 24-hour parking stations, with a $4 fee every 30 minutes up to a maximum of $40 and a daily maximum fee for 10 hours or more. It also publishes Conditions of Use for its car parks as a PDF.
What is the right-hand turn rule?
A no right-hand turn rule applies when entering and exiting the PAC car park between 7am and 10am every day. The council gives a workaround for drivers who need to reach the Justice Precinct Car Park from the PAC during those hours: turn left into Park Parade, continue to Hassall Street, turn left and go around the roundabout, then turn right back into Park Parade.
What if the PAC car park is full?
The council lists the Justice Precinct Car Park, 4-14 Hunter Street, as extra parking a short walk away. The FAQ puts it at a 5-minute walk. The council says the 2-hour free parking will be honoured there for eligible PAC patrons, with these steps:
- Give your licence plate number to the PAC Customer Service desk when you visit.
- Validations cannot be made from inside the Justice Precinct car park.
- Once validated, the Justice Precinct boom recognises your licence plate on exit and applies the 2 hours free.
The council’s published rates for Justice Precinct are below. They apply Monday to Saturday; on Sundays the first 2 hours are free, then a flat $10.
| Time (Monday to Saturday) | Justice Precinct rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 1 hour | $4.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $7.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $11.00 |
| 3 to 5 hours | $14.00 |
| 5 to 18 hours | $14.00 (special rate “until further notice”) |
| 18 to 24 hours | $29.00 |
Our guide to council car parks in Parramatta CBD covers every council car park in the same way.
Can I get there by train or bus?
| Option | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Train and walking | About a 15-minute walk from either Parramatta or Westmead station on the Getting to the PAC page; the FAQ says a 10-minute walk |
| Bus from Merrylands or Greystanes | Less than 500m from the nearest bus stop on Pitt Street. Routes 811X, 810X and T80 |
| Bus from Parramatta | Bus stop on Park Parade, 200m from the entrance. Routes 660 to 665, 705, 708, 711 and 712 |
| Bus from the PAC to Parramatta | New trial eastbound stop on Argyle Street between Pitt and O’Connell Streets, 350m from the PAC. Routes 660 to 665, 705, 708, 711 and 712 |
| Bicycle | Racks along Park Parade and at the entrance; bring your own lock |
The council sends people to Transport for NSW for timetables and route information.
When is the PAC open?
| Day | Centre |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5.30am to 9.00pm |
| Friday | 5.30am to 8.00pm (gym open until 9pm) |
| Weekends and public holidays | 6.00am to 8.00pm |
The council says pool hours differ from centre hours and that seasonal hours are in effect across all pools. Swimmers must leave the pools 15 minutes before closing.
| Pool | Monday to Thursday | Friday | Saturday and Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50m Memorial Pool | 5:30am to 8:45pm | 5:30am to 7:45pm | 6:00am to 7:45pm |
| 25m Indoor Leisure Pool | 5:30am to 8:45pm | 5:30am to 7:45pm | 6:00am to 7:45pm |
| Spa, steam and sauna | 5:30am to 8:30pm | 5:30am to 7:30pm | 6:00am to 7:30pm |
| Program Pool | 9:00am to 7:45pm | 8:00am to 7:15pm | 9:00am to 7:15pm |
| Indoor Splash Zone | 9:00am to 6:45pm | 9:00am to 6:45pm | 9:00am to 6:45pm |
The centre is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. The Program Pool is used for learn to swim; the council page refers to lap lane availability for learn-to-swim usage times in that pool.
What else is worth knowing before I go?
- Pools: the council’s FAQ lists a 50m pool, an indoor 25m leisure pool and a learn to swim program pool, plus an indoor splash zone with interactive play equipment. The FAQ calls the 50m pool an outdoor pool; the hours page calls it the 50m Memorial Pool.
- Crèche: Monday to Saturday for members, for children from 12 weeks to 5 years, booked in advance. The hours page says 9am to 12:30pm and the FAQ says 8:30am to 12:30pm.
- Children: the PAC is a Royal Life Saving Keep Watch partner and enforces the Keep Watch policy. The gym is for people aged 16 and over, unless they are in a PAC-approved program.
- Concessions: student and concession memberships are available with documentation, according to the FAQ.
- Fitness Passport: accepted for the aquatic facilities.
- Lockers: available during your visit; items left overnight go to lost property.
Quick answers
- Address: 7A Park Parade, Parramatta; enter the car park via Park Parade.
- Free time: 2 hours for eligible patrons, then $4 per 30 minutes to a $40 daily cap.
- Overflow: Justice Precinct Car Park, 4-14 Hunter Street, with plate validation at the PAC desk.
- Avoid: turning right at the PAC car park between 7am and 10am.
- Without a car: about a 15-minute walk from Parramatta or Westmead stations, or buses to Park Parade.
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Parramatta or the Parramatta Aquatic Centre.
Sources
- City of Parramatta: Getting to the PAC, checked Saturday 7 November 2026
- City of Parramatta: Parramatta Aquatic Centre opening hours, checked Saturday 7 November 2026
- City of Parramatta: PAC Centre FAQs, checked Saturday 7 November 2026
- City of Parramatta: Where to Park in Parramatta, checked Saturday 7 November 2026