Where can I park for Eden Park matches?

**Bytor** · 17th February 2011, 11:09

So I'm taking my son to our ever first Rugby game this weekend and need to know where I can street park that's not too far from the ground.
Radio and local papers make out that it's difficult to take the car and suggest the free buses, but lad is only 7 and don't fancy being stuck miles from home late at night with thousands of other people waiting for buses.

Any thoughts from those that go to Eden Park regularly and some hints on the best parking areas would be grateful.

**Usarka** · 17th February 2011, 11:33

It is a bit of a bitch to be honest, Eden Park is smack in the middle of suburbia with a lot of the surrounding homes using the roads for their parking and the immediate blocks being marked as no parking.... A lot of it depends on how big the crowd is and how early you get there.

I'd personally try around Prospect Tce / Burnley Ave and the streets just south of these.

Has been a while since I've been to a rugby game there (so I'm happy to bow to more recent experience) but I did used to live in the area about 6 years ago.

**Usarka** · 17th February 2011, 11:44

PS - are you taking car or bike....?

**MisterD** · 17th February 2011, 12:01

TBH, I'd aim to park in Newmarket and hop the train from there.

**Waxxa** · 17th February 2011, 15:41

The restricted parking area will be published in the herald, so keep your eyes open for that.

but I believe that Elizabeth st (off Dominion Rd) will be outside that exclusion zone and is only 10-15 mins walk from the park.

**Maha** · 17th February 2011, 16:10

Went there once and parked right across from the Stadium at some student dudes place, cant remember how much, wasn't much. They sat on a couch outside the whole day and wathed over the vehicles. There was about five in the driveway.

**Hoon** · 17th February 2011, 19:14

Yep just drive as close as you dare and look for someone selling parking on their lawn.

As students (back in the 90's) we flatted on Cricket Ave right opposite the eastern terraces gate and sold car parks for $5 a pop. Also sold hotdogs too and made a killing.
Lots of people around there do it - easy money.

**Toaster** · 17th February 2011, 19:15

During the world cup, the closest park will be Hamilton.

**98tls** · 17th February 2011, 19:50

Jesus H

Why would anyone go watch the Auckland rugby team,do the wee fella a favour jump on a plane and head south eh.

Just kidding fella,enjoy and good on you for taking the time to take him.

**98tls** · 17th February 2011, 22:00

Originally Posted by Toaster

During the world cup, the closest park will be Hamilton.

Was that closest or closet?

**Fatt Max** · 17th February 2011, 22:04

Best bet is the other side of Dominion Road and walk through. The traffic can be an absolute bastard when the game is over, the side streets acorss Dom Road have always worked out well whenever I have driven there.

**Bytor** · 18th February 2011, 13:59

Originally Posted by 98tls

Jesus H

Why would anyone go watch the Auckland rugby team,do the wee fella a favour jump on a plane and head south eh.

Just kidding fella,enjoy and good on you for taking the time to take him.

Ha ha, well we got free tickets and I promised him a Blues game and a Warriors game this year. Tis going to be a busy weekend for the wee one as I'm taking him to Paeroa on Sunday as well - first time not on my bike! Took him to Puke about 2 years ago when he was 5 - the noise made him cry and he then started flicking stones onto the pitlane exit

**Jeaves** · 18th February 2011, 17:04

Theres a little bit of parking at the top of Bond Street - but would imagine thats taken up quick.

I would look parking around the side streets surrounding Red Baron MC, Then walk up Bond Street/Sandringham Rd. Plenty of people walk up that way.

We walk from home in Ponsonby so couldnt vouch for how safe your car will be from goons etc.

**paturoa** · 21st October 2011, 07:59

I've got tickets to the Oz Wales game tonigh and are taking #2 spawn.

I've checked Mr Google and are none the wiser on parking.

Is there any m'cycle parking?

If not, where is the best place to park my bike?

**Scouse** · 21st October 2011, 08:11

Originally Posted by paturoa

I've got tickets to the Oz Wales game tonigh and are taking #2 spawn.

I've checked Mr Google and are none the wiser on parking.

Is there any m'cycle parking?

If not, where is the best place to park my bike?

as near as posible to a train station then take the train