WHERE IS BLUES ON THE GREEN?
On August 5 and 6, Austin’s beloved ZILKER PARK will host Blues on the Green. It is located at 2100 Barton Springs Road, between MOPAC Expressway and Lamar Blvd.
WHERE CAN I PARK AT BLUES ON THE GREEN?
Reserve a parking pass for onsite event parking in Zilker Park.
If you plan to drive to Blues on the Green, we recommended reserving your parking ahead of time. There are a limited number of spots available each night, and parking areas will be filled in order of arrival.
We offer two parking options for $25. Parking lots open at 5:00pm and may sell out in advance. Purchase your parking pass now to reserve your space. Be sure to follow instructions on your parking ticket to each lot.
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
There is no parking in the neighborhoods around Zilker Park. Towing and ticketing will be enforced. Please respect the neighbors of Zilker Park.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND DROP OFF AT BLUES ON THE GREEN
Accessible parking is available in Zilker Park, first-come, first-served. Please purchase a parking pass ahead of time to reserve a space in Zilker. A state issued ID/ placard must be paired with a parking pass to park in the accessible lot. The person to whom the placard belongs must be present. Purchase a parking pass, follow arrival instructions, and present your pass with a state issued to staff at the pass checkpoint.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO DRIVE TO ZILKER PARK?
Zilker Park is in close to downtown and there are many ways to get there! Consider bikes, scooters, CapMetro and using Austin’s shared use paths to walk
CAPMETRO
CapMetro is a convenient option to get to and from Blues on the Green. There are a few routes to choose from, including Metrobus (Routes 3 and 30) and MetroRapid (Route 803) which offer convenient and low-cost ways to travel. Kids (18 and under) ride free on CapMetro!
For those looking to catch a ride straight to Zilker Park, MetroRapid 803 is the best option. Riders can pick up MetroRapid at any station between The Domain and Westgate and take it to the Barton Springs Station, located directly on Lamar, near Zilker Park. MetroBus 3 and MetroBus 30 also provide nearby stops to Zilker Park.
Download the CapMetro App and use the Trip Planner to get step-by-step directions for taking CapMetro to Blues on the Green.
BIKE ACCESS
Bike parking will be located throughout Zilker Park. You can also take a rental e-bike from various CapMetro stations downtown.
RIDESHARE
Taking a ride share is an option, too. The best pick-up and drop-off location is 2107 Veterans Drive. Cross the pedestrian bridge over Lady Bird Lake and take a short stroll to the Great Lawn of Zilker from there.
HOW WILL TRAFFIC BE AFFECTED BY BLUES ON THE GREEN?
Attention drivers! There will be road closures around Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Road) for Blues on the Green on August 5 and 6. Expect delays after 5pm until 11pm. Road closure information will be shared soon.
Thank you for your patience with traffic delays on these days.