Frequently Asked Questions

Cathy Freeman Park is located at Olympic Boulevard and Showground Road in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW.

You can reach it via train by getting off at Olympic Park Station (a 12-minute walk), or drive and park at the nearby P1 or P8 parking structures.

Public Transport

• Train: Catch a train to Olympic Park Station, which connects directly via Lidcombe. From the station, walk about 12 minutes down Olympic Boulevard to reach the park.
• Bus: Local buses service Sydney Olympic Park regularly; check regional timetables to match routes stopping near Herb Elliott Avenue or Olympic Boulevard.

Driving and Parking

• Location Entry: Set your GPS to Olympic Boulevard & Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park.
• Closest Parking: P1 and P8 are the nearest official car parks.
• On-Street Parking: Limited spaces are available on Showground Road and Olympic Boulevard, though these may close during major event days.

Deaf Festival Sydney is taking place at Cathy Freeman Park in Sydney Olympic Park. You can look at the map by clicking here.

Yes! Cathy Freeman Park is a dog-friendly venue. Please make sure your dog is on a leash and you pick up after them.

Cathy Freeman Park is very close to the Olympic Park train station, just a 50m walk. There are many bus options to get to the Park.

You can plan your trip by visiting Transport NSW or clicking here.

There are 8 on-street accessible spaces on Showground Road and 10 on-street accessible spaces on Olympic Boulevard, which is close to Cathy Freeman Park. These spaces are free and you need to make sure you display your Mobility Parking Permit to avoid fines.

There are limited car parks so also consider pre-booking in the paid parking structures to ensure you have a space.

The closest car parks are P1 and P8. Parking is $6 per hour or $30 per day. Have a look at the Map hereto plan your journey.

If you are planning to drive, please pre-book your parking to guarantee a spot here.

We understand that this is expensive for many people, so we encourage attendees to take public transport of park off-site and take advantage of a short train trip into the venue.

You can see our events program a little closer to the date or stay up to date on all events Deaf Festival Sydney here.