Off Site Parking and Shuttle Service to Zilker Park

• Shuttles will run continuously from 5:30 – 10:30 pm each night of the event
• Shuttle fee: $2/per person; Under 5 ride for free
• Wear your ToL wristband & ride for free! (receive 1 for every $25 in donations to the Trail of Lights)

From Barton Creek Square Mall

• Free Parking
• Shuttle Stop on North Side of Mall by Dillard’s
• First Shuttle leaves Barton Creek Square Mall: 5:30 pm
• Last Shuttle leaves Barton Creek Square Mall: 9:00 pm
• Last Shuttle leaves Zilker Park returning to Barton Creek Square Mall: 10:30 pm

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From Republic Square Park

• Paid parking on Street and in area lots
• Shuttle stop north end of park on Guadalupe
• First Shuttle leaves Republic Square Park: 5:30 pm
• Last Shuttle leaves Republic Square Park: 9:00 pm
• Last Shuttle leaves Zilker Park returning to Republic Square Park: 10:30 pm

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From Kreig Field Softball Complex, 515 south Pleasant Valley Drive

• Free parking lots
• First Shuttle leaves Kreig Field: 5:30 pm
• Last Shuttle leaves Kreig Field: 9:00 pm
• Last Shuttle leaves Zilker Park returning to Kreig Field: 10:30 pm

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Parking on site at Zilker Park 12/16 – 12/23

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• Approximately 1000 public spaces available
• Access to lot from N. Mopac Access Rd/Barton Springs Rd.
• Fee is $10 per car (Cash Only)
• Be aware that wait times may be up to or over 45 minutes to enter the parking lot, please arrive before 9:15 pm

Other Transportation to Zilker

Take a Bus: Cap Metro Trip Planner – find out how to get there by bus!

Bike to the Event:

• City of Austin Trail Directory
• Get information on Biking in Austin.
• There will be Bike Parking at the Trail
• Bring a flashlight if you will be hiking/biking in on the trail

Go Green – Carpool: the City of Austin encourages carpooling and use of mass transit when attending all events.

Disability Access

• Wheelchair accessible parking in Zilker Park (entry with general parking from N. Mopac access road)
• Entire Trail wheelchair accessible (paved road and ramps)
• Limited number of complimentary Golf carts available first come, first served for disability support (disabled guest & 1 additional passenger only on cart)
• Service animals permitted in Zilker Park (no other animals allowed in park)