Parking: Accessible parking available in nearby public car parks.

Transport: Short walk from Parramatta Station, Light Rail stops, and bus services.

On-street accessible parking

Proudly positioned in the vibrant urban precinct of Parramatta Square, Parramatta Town Hall is an impressive, heritage landmark that has served as a community gathering place since 1883.



Parramatta Town Hall has recently been transformed into an event space that celebrates its unique architectural charm and beauty, while offering contemporary touches for events of all kinds.



Sitting within the heart of Sydney’s central river city, Parramatta Town Hall’s heritage architecture and new light filled glass atrium blend seamlessly with neighbouring, award-winning PHIVE – providing the perfect backdrop for performances, talks, fundraisers, cultural events and more.
 


For more information visit the City of Parramatta website here. 


Everyone is welcome at Parramatta Town Hall, with accessibility at the heart of the planning and design, ensuring every member of the community can enjoy this historical event space. All public spaces within Parramatta Town Hall are accessible.

All public entrances to Parramatta Town Hall are wheelchair accessible.

Both levels of Parramatta Town Hall are wheelchair accessible by an internal lift.

Accessible toilets are available on both floors.

Inside Parramatta Town Hall, if you require assistance, please contact any of our friendly team.


We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and trained assistance dogs.
 


Parramatta Town Hall features a free WiFi hearing augmentation system, allowing visitors to connect to audio zones within the building via an app on their smart device. 

This app can be downloaded for free on our Public Wi-Fi service. Once connected, look for rooms, visitors will be able to hear the display audio in rooms featuring a QR code.
 


For visitors without a smart device, a limited number of devices are available for loan from the PHIVE customer service desk.
 

Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible bathroom located on ground floor.

Prams are permitted on both floors of Parramatta Town Hall.

During the opening hours of PHIVE, accessible Adult Changing facilities are available at PHIVE for guests of Parramatta Town Hall. Outside these hours, these facilities are available on request. Please get in touch with our team to discuss your needs.

The accessible Adult Changing facility is located on the basement mezzanine level of PHIVE, accessed via lift. From Parramatta Town Hall, guests can access PHIVE via the PHIVE foyer connected to Parramatta Town Hall.

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Parramatta Town Hall

Home to Sydney Festival events for many years, Riverside Theatres is Western Sydney’s premier performing arts venue.
 
Riverside Theatres is the centrepiece of performance culture in Sydney’s central city, Parramatta, offering live experiences you can’t have at home. Well-established and highly respected, both by the local community and the national arts industry, Riverside is a successful cultural and community asset of the City of Parramatta Council.

Accessibility

Entry and parking
Riverside offers limited, pre-booked parking for patrons with an Accessible Parking Permit.

Level access from Church Street leads directly into the foyers and through to all spaces and facilities.

Inside the venue
Riverside offers level access and space for wheelchairs in all theatres. Please let Riverside’s Box Office know if you need level access or a wheelchair space at the time of your booking.

Accessible toilet facilities are located at either end of the foyer.

Riverside has installed hearing systems in all three theatres. Patrons can choose from a single ear earpiece a neck loop attached to their own hearing aid or their own headphones, to amplify the sound from the stage. This system is adaptable for people with all types of hearing loss. To access this free service, please pre-book the hearing system when you book your tickets.

See the Riverside Theatre Social Story for a comprehensive visual guide to navigating the venue and visit the Riverside website https://riversideparramatta.com.au/ for more details.

<strong>Riverside Theatre Social Story</strong>

https://riversideparramatta.com.au/

Riverside Theatres

World heritage-listed Parramatta Park, managed by Greater Sydney Parklands, is a place for recreation, sport and entertainment as well as a key resource for telling the stories of Aboriginal and European heritage. 

The entrance to the venue is located on the left side of Old Government House, with a ramp leading down to the grassy lawn area. The venue itself is a large open plaza, primarily composed of a spacious lawn.

The precinct is relatively flat with a mix of grass and paved surfaces. Accessible (not wheelchair accessible) amenities are available.

Disabled parking spaces are available at the entrance, as well as on the west and east sides of the venue, providing convenient access. The nearest wheelchair accessible restroom is located on Connell Street; however, its limited space may pose challenges for wheelchair users. 

The Crescent

Access: Step-free access to the wharf via ramps.

Paths: Smooth, wide pathways suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

Facilities: Seating available; sheltered waiting areas.

Toilets: Accessible toilet available nearby at Parramatta Wharf precinct.

Parking: Accessible parking located in nearby public car parks.

Transport: Connected to ferry services; short walk to Parramatta Light Rail and local bus stops.

Accessible Lookout In ParramattaParramatta Wharf