On most event days in the precinct, when rain has not affected the park's condition, vehicles are permitted on the grass in Yarra Park.
Parking costs $10 (cash) and all money is invested back into upkeep of the park.Event day live updates
On MCG event days, the MCG homepage and event detail pages will feature live updates on the capacity of parking in Yarra Park.Note: Vehicles will be held back upon exit for a period of time until pedestrians have cleared the precinct.
| Date | Event | Opening times |
| Dec 17 | Jim Jeffries Basketball | Gate 3: 5.00pm |
| Dec 22 | A-League | Gate 3: 5.00pm |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day Test Day 1 | Gate 3: 4.00am (Disabled permit holders and passholders only) Gate 5: CLOSED Gate 6: CLOSED Gate 7: CLOSED |
| Dec 26 | Basketball | CLOSED |
| Dec 27 | Boxing Day Test Day 2 | Gate 3: 5.00am (Disabled permit holders and passholders only) Gate 5: CLOSED Gate 6: CLOSED Gate 7: CLOSED |
| Dec 28 | Boxing Day Test Day 3 | Gate 3: 5.30am Gate 5: 9.00am Gate 6: 8.00am Gate 7: CLOSED |
| Dec 28 | A-League | CLOSED |
| Dec 29 | Boxing Day Test Day 4 | Gate 3: 6.00am Gate 5: 9.00am Gate 6: 8.00am Gate 7: CLOSED |
| Dec 30 | Boxing Day Test Day 5 | Gate 3: 6.00am Gate 5: 9.00am Gate 6: 8.00am Gate 7: CLOSED |
*Gate 7 is not a public access gate. It is only for those with media passes, corporate passes or accessible parking permits.
Yarra Park map