Sydney Olympic Park is changing the parking conditions for parkland areas to improve the experience for visitors and to support the ongoing management of the parklands.

This is in response to community feedback that access to parking can be difficult, particularly on weekends and during holidays.

Introduced in February 2025, there will be new parking conditions in Bicentennial Park, Blaxland Riverside Park and Parklands Junction - P5b and P5c (excluding major event days).

You must always register your vehicle plate number (excluding mobility parking permit holders, ensure permit is clearly displayed). The first two hours of parking will be free and is applied one time only per day, per vehicle. If you move to other parklands areas with these same parking conditions the two hours free period does not begin again. After the initial 2-hour free period, a parking fee will apply:

• $3 per hour fee on weekdays, and
• $5 per hour fee on weekends and public holidays.

The changed parking conditions will initially apply to Bicentennial Park, Blaxland Riverside Park and the parklands junction: P5b (URBNSURF) and P5c (next to Pump Track and BMX Track, excluding major event days). Following the completion of Stage 1, the remaining areas in the parklands will be scheduled to follow after.

Bicentennial Park: 8am - 6pm, Mon-Sun and Public Holidays

Blaxland Riverside Park: All Hours, Mon-Sun and Public Holidays

P5b (URBNSURF): All Hours, Mon-Sun and Public Holidays

P5c (next to BMX Track & Pump Track): On major event days, P5c is an event car park. Boom gates are in operation and flat rate fees apply. Outside of major event days, the boom gates are lifted and metered parking is in operation. All Hours (excluding major events), Mon-Sun and Public Holidays.

Tue 8 April to Fri 25 April: Royal Easter Show (please note, this is leased to RES during these dates, not for public parking)

Wed 9 July: AMPOL State of Origin III

Sat 2 Aug: Wallabies vs The British & Irish Lions

Major event operations - $35 flat rate applies to parking in P5c car park on these days.

Mobility parking permit holders continue to receive parking for free and for an unlimited time period as is permitted under the Transport NSW rules. Permit holders do not need to register their vehicle plate number. Ensure permit is clearly displayed.

The parking conditions will be implemented using the PayStay app, along with physical meters and touch and go devices. All payment will be cashless. You can choose credit card, debit card, pre-paid card, Apple or Google Pay. The app is available on Android (Play Store) and IOS (App Store). If you can't use or access the App, a meter in each area will be available for credit card use.

Compatible payment methods include debit/credit card, Apple or Google Pay, or a prepaid card that supports tap method to pay.

Customers will be required to register their vehicles by entering their number plate and nominating how long they intend to park. Once your vehicle is registered you receive the 2 hour free period. If a stay needs to be extended, you can do this with a few taps on your mobile when using the app, or alternatively, use the meters again.

For more information on PayStay visit: Mobile Parking By Orikan | PayStay

There will be two types of meter installed and the PayStay phone app.

The metered parking system provides different contactless payment solutions provided by Orikan, including the Metro Lite Touch Meter, Touch N Go virtual meters and the PayStay App. To understand what data is collected and how it is managed click here.