Car parking in Albert Park Reserve

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    Car parking in Albert Park Reserve

    Albert Park

    Parking fees apply to all car parks and kerbside parking spaces within Albert Park Reserve. Time restrictions and ticket requirements are shown on parking signs within the park.

    All vehicles in pay-for-parking areas of Albert Park Reserve need to purchase a ticket from one of the ticket machines in the park. To avoid parking fines, tickets must be displayed prominently on the dashboard.

    The parking fees from 1 July 2019 are:

    • Weekday hourly rate (8 am to 5 pm): $5.40 per hour
    • Weekday evening rates (5 pm to 9 pm): $5.40 flat rate
    • Weekday all day rate: $13.00 per day
    • Weekend all day rate: $5.40 flat rate

    Parks Victoria administers a system of parking permits to provide discounted parking for legitimate sports clubs, businesses and tradespeople conducting work within Albert Park Reserve. By displaying a valid parking permit, permit holders are exempt from a number of parking restrictions.

    Parking permit fees

    • Sports Club Permit – 6 months: $34.20
    • Sports Club Permit – 6 months concession*: $17.10
    • Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $68.70
    • Sports Club Permit – 12 months concession*: $34.20
    • Junior Sports Club Permit – 12 months: $17.00
    • Tenant Permit – 1 month to 12 months: $71.20 per month
    • Tradespersons Permit – 7 days: $25.00

    *Concession prices are available for eligible concession cardholders including Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Card, Veterans Affairs Gold Card for All Conditions, Veterans Affairs Gold Card War Widow, Veterans Affairs Gold Card TPI and Veterans Affairs Gold card POW and EDA.

    The net revenue from parking fees will continue to be reinvested back into Albert Park Reserve services and facilities and the sports and recreation club grant program.

    For further information on Car Parking in Albert Park Reserve, email albertparkparking@parks.vic.gov.au or see the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF).

    Permits

    Permit
    type and duration

    Description

    Permit Fee*
    (incl. GST)

    Sports club parking permit

    (6 month or 12 month)

    Exempts permit holder from paying the relevant parking fee. All time restrictions still apply.

    Note: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) members/users should contact MSAC management regarding its parking arrangements.

    May only be used for parking within the vicinity of your club whilst attending your club’s activities.

    $34.20 / 6 month
    $17.10 / 6 month concession

    $68.70 / 12 month
    $34.20 / 12 month concession

    Junior sports club parking permit

    (12 month)

    For parents/guardians of junior sportsclub members. Exempts permit holder from paying the relevant parking fee. All time restrictions still apply.

    Note: MSAC members/users should contact MSAC management regarding its parking arrangements.

    May only be used for parking within the vicinity of your club whilst attending your club’s activities.

    $17.00 / 12 month

    Tenant parking permit

    (1 month to 12 month)

    Weekly or weekday

    Exempts Albert Park tenants and business employees from time restrictions and paying the relevant parking fee.

    May be used for parking at the location of the permit holder’s employment within Albert Park Reserve. You must not park your vehicle and then leave Albert Park Reserve.

    $71.20 / 1 month

    Tradesperson parking permit

    Issued for a specified duration. Exempts tradespersons conducting work in Albert Park Reserve from time restrictions and paying the relevant parking fee.

    Does not exempt driver from clearways, no stopping areas, loading zones or parking on parkland and other areas where parking is excluded.

    $25.00 / week

    Application forms

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    Car parking in Albert Park Reserve

    When you're there

    Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track. Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Albert Park Lake Path (Albert Park)

      Lake Granitic Path boardwalk closure

      The boardwalk on the lake side of Carousel has been closed in the interests of public safety.  We appreciate your understanding. 

      This closure is temporary and we are working to have the boardwalk repaired and reopened. 

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Australian Grand Prix Corporation: Planned Civil Works Notification - Update

      Dear Albert Park Users,
       
      Please see attached an updated notification from the Australian Grand Prix Corporation regarding the current civil works in Albert Park.
       
      Lakeside Drive will now remain closed until Friday 21 May 2021, with further detail of the project and road closure schedules available via the http://grandprix.com.au/community page.
       
      Please do not hesitate to contact the Australian Grand Prix Corporation – Community Relations Team or Parks Victoria if you have any questions regarding this.

      AGPC Community Relations - communityrelations@grandprix.com.au
       
      Kind Regards,

      Albert Park Office
      Albert Park, Albert Reserve & Westgate Park
      T (03) 8427 2010
      Parks Victoria
      15A Aughtie Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206
       


       
       

      Attachments: Albert Park Circuit Modifications Road Closure Update Letter 7 April - APPROVED (129KB)

    • Albert Park

      Covid-19 Testing Site Relocation: Pit Lane Aughtie Drive to Aughtie Walk Albert Park

      The Pit Lane, Aughtie Drive testing site is relocating to the Aughtie Walk. This facility is being established by the Department of Health (DH).
      The facility will take up a portion of Aughtie Walk, there will be ample traffic management and direction in the surrounding area, and will be cordoned off from the general public, with security officers in attendance onsite at all times.
      The sporting facilities and the surrounding park will still be available for use by the community during this time.
      For further information about this and other testing sites, please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

      Attachments: Testing Site Comms- Aughtie Walk (455KB)

    Things to do in the area

    Two women in activewear walk their dogs while two runners approach them.

    Dog walking in Albert Park

    With its picturesque lake and network of trails, Albert Park offers your dog a smorgasbord of exciting sights and smells as well as off-lead areas to run and play.
    Four friends pat their two dogs next to Albert Park Lake with the Melbourne CBD skyline in the background.

    Picnic areas in Albert Park

    Albert Park has nine picnic areas around the picturesque lake, which can be used for picnics and barbecues. Each area has a range of facilities including free electric barbecues, playgrounds,shelters and wide open spaces.
    Two teenage girls take part in a sailing race on Port Philip Bay in a small boat called Inkspot.

    Water activities in Albert Park

    Enjoy a day of boating on Albert Park Lake; join a rowing or sailing club or hire a paddle boat.
    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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