The annual “Blues on the Green” concert series at Zilker Park is underway. This event has a significant impact upon our neighborhood, so you may want to review the information below provided by the City of Austin and plan your travel accordingly.

Additional information can be found at the Blues on the Green web site.

EVENT DATES/SCHEDULE

• Dates: May 22, June 12, July 17, & August 7
• Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

CONTACT LINE FOR COMPLAINTS – PARKING

• Phone number for parking violations: 311

This event does not charge a fee for public participation.

Online Resources

• No Parking Areas Map
• Road Closure Map

PARK PERMITS:  Amplified Sound:  Amplified sound has been permitted at this event from:  6 pm – 10 pm

PARK ACCESS: In Use – no fences, no barriers, significant portion of the park reserved/impacted by the event.  Includes increased pedestrian and vehicular activity.

IMPACTS and ALTERNATIVE PARK USE AREAS:

• Suggested Alternative Park Use Areas:  Vic Mathias Shores Middle lawn, Shores off leash area, Festival Beach
  • Off Leash Areas – http://www.austintexas.gov/department/leash-areas
• Due to the number of participants on site, and the nature of the activities, access to park areas, parking lots, waterway and/or docks are impacted during event hours.
• In addition, event set up activities occur in advance such as infrastructure delivery and includes a significant amount of traffic in the park.    

STREET CLOSURES, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING:

• The event will significantly affect area traffic conditions and public recreational use of the park during event hours. 
• Street closures occur nightly at approximately 9 pm to assist with safe exiting of attendees.
• Street Closures and Impacts:  Road closures and/or lane reductions are associated with this event, and may precede actual event start times for logistical purposes. Street closure information:  http://www.austintexas.gov/citystage.  
• Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions are IN EFFECT!  Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced on event day(s).  See no parking areas at:  http://www.austintexas.gov/citystage.

ALERTS!

• PARKING ALERT – Parking on the grass/on unauthorized park grounds is a $250 parking fine  during special events.
• VENDING ALERT – Illegal vending/commercial activity Class C Misdemeanor minimum $200 fine.
• Glass, Styrofoam and Smoking are prohibited in all parks.  In addition, the event organizer may restrict additional items on site.
• For additional event information and all inquiries please visit the event website for additional information, schedule and exact timing, parking, item restrictions, registration and contact information.

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

• Cap Metro Trip Planner: http://www.capmetro.org/ – click on “Plan Your Trip”!
• Downtown Parking Map 
• Hike or Bike to the Event- Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, more trail information
• Get information on Biking in Austin.  http://www.austintexas.gov/bicycle
• Go Green – the City of Austin encourages carpooling use of mass transit when attending all events. Many events provide bike rack or a designated bike parking area on site. 
• Non-park/Other Street Closure Information:  http://www.austintexas.gov/citystage.