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Plan Your Trip to This Year's Blues on the Green  

Austin City Limits Radio is hosting the 33rd Blues on the Green concert series beginning Tuesday, June 11 in partnership with the City of Austin. Before heading to Zilker Park for the first show, attendees are encouraged to read through guidance from Austin Transportation and Public Works (TPW) and Austin Parks and Recreation (PARD) as current projects around the park will impact parking availability and travel time. 

Road Closures

Please reference the event map to see the impact to streets in and around Zilker Park. Specifically:

  • Barton Springs Road will be open until 9 p.m. but left turns will be prohibited between Lou Neff Road and Stratford Drive, and entrances to the park south of Barton Springs Road will be closed starting at 5 p.m.
  • Northbound Stratford Drive from Barton Springs Road will close once on-site parking fills as early as 6 p.m.
  • At 9 p.m., Barton Springs Road will be closed entirely from Azie Morton to MoPac.
  • All roads are expected to open back to normal traffic patterns around 11 p.m. 

Parking Information

  • Attendees may park in the Zilker Park area while space is available. Parking passes are available on-site for $20 per vehicle in the Polo Field area and $25 per vehicle in the Stratford lot.
  • Parking on the grass or on unauthorized park grounds is subject to a $250 fine during special events.
  • Parking is prohibited in the neighborhoods around Zilker Park and towing will be enforced.
  • View the Downtown Parking Map for available parking garages and surface lots in the downtown area.
  • Four bicycle parking areas are available at Zilker Park for attendees. Additionally, six MetroBike kiosks are located in the immediate area around Zilker Park for attendees that use Austin’s docked bike share program. Please reference the event map for exact locations. 

Alternative Transportation

  • CapMetro: Use the CapMetro trip planner to and from Blues on the Green. MetroRapid 803 is the best route to get directly to Zilker Park, but MetroBus 3 and MetroBus 30 will also drop off close to the park.
  • Rideshare: Pickup and drop-off points will be located near MoPac at Veterans Drive.
  • Hike & Bike Trail: Walk or bike directly to Blues on the Green. Bring a light and remember motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trail.
  • Micromobility: A micromobility drop-off and pickup zone is available at Barton Springs Road and Azie Morton.  

Zilker Park Reminders for Blues on the Green

  • Wear shoes, clothes, and hats that are appropriate for the outdoor environment and weather conditions.  
  • Pack plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the show.    
  • Glass and Styrofoam are not allowed on park grounds.
  • No outside alcohol is allowed on site.  
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited at Zilker Park. Violators are subject to a Class C Misdemeanor.  
  • Vending at the park site without a permit will result in a minimum $200 fine – a Class C Misdemeanor.
  • Please follow Leave No Trace principles. Plan ahead and prepare. Dispose of waste properly. Be considerate of other visitors. 

Thousands of people attend Blues on the Green every year, so plan your anticipated whereabouts ahead of time and set a meeting place in case cell phone coverage is intermittent at the show. Call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency – where there is an immediate threat to life or property – and Austin 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) to report a non-emergency situation. 

 

About Austin Center for Events 
The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is a collaborative assembly of City of Austin departments and agencies designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE is anchored by teams from Austin Public Health, Transportation and Public Works, Parks, Music, Police, Fire, EMS, Austin Resource Recovery, Development Services, and partner agencies, and works closely with event organizers to guide them through the special event permitting process.

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