At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Anyone heading to a show at Riverside Theatres (corner of Church and Market Streets) or Riverside Live at PHIVE who wants to know where to park or which train, light rail or ferry stop to use
- What to do now
- Allow extra time: Riverside says there are often several events on around Parramatta, and street parking near the theatre is limited by the light rail works
- Closest car park
- Novotel Sydney Parramatta, 350 Church Street, a 2-minute walk; free if you dine at its 350 Restaurant & Lounge, paid with a same-day event e-Ticket if you do not
- Light rail
- L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line to the Prince Alfred Square stop, a short walk from the theatre
- Accessible parking
- Pre-booked parking for permit holders costs $8 and is booked through the Box Office on 02 8839 3399
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against Riverside’s Parking and Getting to Riverside Theatres pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Car park prices, which Riverside does not publish, and how long the $14 all-day rate at Justice Precinct lasts: Riverside says “until 30 June” without a year, while the council says “until further notice”
The nearest car park to Riverside Theatres is the Novotel Sydney Parramatta at 350 Church Street, a 2-minute walk away, and the nearest light rail stop is Prince Alfred Square on the L4 line. Riverside’s own pages list nine car parks with walking times, but no prices.
This guide uses Riverside’s Parking page and Getting to Riverside Theatres page, read on Sunday 8 November 2026. Riverside Theatres is run by the City of Parramatta, and the theatre lists its Box Office as the contact for bookings.
Which car parks are near Riverside?
| Car park | Address | Hours | Walk to the theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Sydney Parramatta | 350 Church Street | Open 24 hours | 2 minutes |
| Eat Street Car Park (Wilson Parking) | Erby Place | Open 24 hours, cashless | 5 minutes |
| Meriton Car Park (First Parking) | Dirrabarri Lane | Open 24 hours, cashless | 5 minutes |
| Entrada Car Park (Secure Parking) | 26 Ross Street | 6am to 12am | 5 minutes |
| O’Connell Street Car Park (Parramatta Park Trust) | 21 O’Connell Street | 6am to 8pm | 8 minutes |
| Justice Precinct Car Park (Wilson Parking) | 4-14 Hunter Street | Open 24 hours, cashless | 15 minutes |
| Parramatta Station Car Park (Wilson Parking) | 15-17 Wentworth Street | Open 24 hours, cashless | 15 minutes, or a short light rail trip |
| Parramatta Square Car Park (Wilson Parking) | Corner Smith and Darcy Streets | Open 24 hours, cashless | 15 minutes |
| Club Parramatta | Macquarie Street | 6:30am to 1:30am | 15 minutes |
Riverside also lists CommBank Stadium, with entries on O’Connell Street through Gate 1 (Stadium West) and Gate 2 (Stadium North, reached southbound off O’Connell Street). It warns that there is no on-site parking at the stadium on event days.
What does parking cost?
Riverside’s parking page gives only a few figures, and the rest is up to the car park operators:
- Novotel: free when you dine at the 350 Restaurant & Lounge. Non-dining guests pay, and need to show a same-day event e-Ticket.
- Justice Precinct: $14 for up to 18 hours from Monday to Saturday “until 30 June”, or $10 all day on Sundays. Riverside’s page does not give a year for 30 June. The City of Parramatta’s own page calls the $14 rate a special deal “until further notice”.
- Club Parramatta: a flat daily fee of $16 for casual parkers who are not using the club facilities.
- Wilson Parking’s car parks: the page gives a ParkWatch Call Centre number, 1800 727 546, which runs 24 hours. An intercom help button is also on either of the 2 paystations next to the PHIVE B1 Public entry.
For the council’s own car parks and their published rates, see our guide to council car parks in Parramatta CBD.
What about street parking and drop-off?
Riverside says the changed traffic conditions from the Parramatta Light Rail have limited the street parking around the theatre. It points drivers to the Parramatta Street Parking Finder for real-time information. Permanent traffic changes are in place on and around Church Street between Market and Macquarie Streets.
On CommBank Stadium event days, the roads around Riverside are busier than usual as ticketholders head to the stadium in the afternoon or evening peak. Riverside suggests checking the stadium’s event calendar and the LiveTraffic website. Taxi and ride drop-off is behind the theatre on Market Street.
How do I book accessible parking?
Accessible parking is available on Market Street behind the theatre, and at Novotel Sydney Parramatta and the Eat Street Car Park. Riverside also offers very limited pre-booked parking for patrons with a current NSW Mobility Parking Scheme permit, for $8.
- Book through the Box Office on 02 8839 3399.
- Have your permit number and expiry date ready; they are required at booking.
- Display your permit when you enter the Riverside car park at the corner of Market and Marsden Streets. The attendant may refuse entry if it is not displayed, and refunds are not permitted.
How do I get there without a car?
| Option | What Riverside says |
|---|---|
| Train | About a 12-minute walk from Parramatta Station. Leave by exit 5 towards Parramatta Square, turn left towards Centenary Square, Parramatta Town Hall and PHIVE, then turn right towards Church Street and follow it to the theatre, just across the Lennox Bridge |
| Light rail | L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line. A 5-minute trip from the Parramatta Square stop to Prince Alfred Square (towards Westmead). Alight at Prince Alfred Square for a short walk |
| Bus | Buses reach Parramatta from all directions (Hills Bus, Sydney Buses and Hopkinsons). The nearest stops are on Wilde Avenue and Smith Street, a short walk away |
| Free City Shuttle | Parramatta’s free City Shuttle bus runs 7am to 6:30pm on weekdays, and 8am to 4pm on weekends and public holidays |
| Ferry | Parramatta Quay is an 8-minute walk along the river |
| Taxi pick-up | A secure taxi rank at 28 Phillip Street, with security guards every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm until 2am; Riverside calls it a limited time trial |
How often does the light rail run?
| Day | Peak (7am to 7pm) | Off-peak |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Every 9 minutes | Every 12 to 16 minutes |
| Weekends | Every 12 minutes | Every 16 minutes |
These figures are Riverside’s, as read on 8 November 2026. Check the Transport for NSW trip planner for the night you are going, because this guide has not checked timetables.
Is there a show coming up to plan around?
The council’s What’s On lists The Greatest Christmas Show at the Riverside Theatre on 8 December 2026 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, with tickets from $59.90 and the Box Office on 02 8839 3399. Tickets are sold through the venue. This guide covers getting there only, and does not review the show.
Quick answers
- Closest car park: Novotel Sydney Parramatta, 2 minutes’ walk.
- Closest light rail stop: Prince Alfred Square on the L4 line.
- From Parramatta Station: about a 12-minute walk, or a 5-minute light rail trip from Parramatta Square.
- Accessible parking: pre-booked through the Box Office for $8.
- Not published by Riverside: car park prices, other than the few figures above.
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Riverside Theatres or the City of Parramatta.
Sources
- Riverside Theatres: Parking, checked Sunday 8 November 2026
- Riverside Theatres: Getting to Riverside Theatres, checked Sunday 8 November 2026
- City of Parramatta (@Parramatta): The Greatest Christmas Show, checked Sunday 8 November 2026