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About Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre At Barra Olympic Park
The Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre is a permanent, world-class aquatics facility located in the Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. Built to host events for the Pan American Games in 2007 and the Rio 2016 Games, the centre continues as a key training and competition venue within the Olympic Training Center legacy. With a spectator setup that typically accommodates thousands, the venue blends two-level grandstands and versatile configurations to suit water polo, synchronised swimming, diving, and related aquatic disciplines.
Whether you’re attending a competition or planning a visit, you’ll find practical details below to help secure your seats and navigate access, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable information to make your experience smooth and stress-free.
Located at Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre sits within the Barra da Tijuca district of Rio de Janeiro, a short distance from Metro Line 4 and the Transolímpica BRT corridor. Transit is a convenient option, with Jardim Oceânico station nearby and multiple bus routes serving the area. While on-site parking details aren’t widely published, many visitors opt for public transit or use nearby hotel parking facilities. The venue remains an active part of the Olympic legacy, with ongoing partnerships and a focus on athlete training and event hosting.
Nearby hotels like Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro and Novotel Rio de Janeiro Parque Olímpico offer comfortable stays with parking facilities and easy access to the arena. For dining and other services, you’ll find a variety of nearby options and affiliate-recommended spots to fit a range of tastes and budgets. Remember: when planning your visit, check the latest event date and access information as schedules and configurations can vary by event.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: permanent aquatics centre within the Barra Olympic Park; used for Pan American Games 2007 and Rio 2016 events (water polo, synchronised swimming, diving).
- Capacity: ~5,000 spectator seats (design/configuration varies); some sources list up to 8,000 total capacity depending on use.
- Seating/chart: grandstands arranged in two levels; lower level for equipment/areas, upper level for spectators; no widely published public seating chart.
- Address: Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401/10, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22775-039, Brazil.
- Transit: near Metro Line 4 (Jardim Oceânico station vicinity) and Transolímpica BRT; bus routes 50/52/881 stop nearby.
- Parking: explicit on-site parking details are not widely published; public transit is commonly recommended; nearby hotels offer parking.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro (1430 Av. Engenheiro Carlos Carvalho, 22775-040) and Novotel Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico (Av Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 1511, 22775-040).
- Notable events hosted: 2007 Pan/Parapan American Games (aquatics events); 2016 Rio Olympics (group water polo, synchronised swimming, diving).
- Status: not demolished or renamed; COB relocated HQ to the centre in 2018; concession renewed into 2048; part of Olympic Training Center legacy.