Heart of Texas Regatta

Event Website

About the Event/Permits/Park Access:

• This event does/does not charge a fee for public participation.
• Amplified Sound: Amplified sound has been permitted at this event.
• Park Access: In Use – no fences, no barriers, significant portion of the park reserved/impacted by the event. Includes increased pedestrian and vehicular activity

STREET CLOSURES:

• Road closures are associated with this event.  Chicon Street south of Nash Hernandez will be closed to the public.
• Closures will moderately affect area traffic conditions and public recreational use of the park during event hours.
• Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions are IN EFFECT!  Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced on event day(s).

PARKING:

• Alternative transportation options: austintexas.gov/department/getting-around-austin
• BUS ROUTES: Visit capmetro.org
  For downtown parking information visit: austintexas.gov/department/downtown-parking
• Hike or Bike to the Event

IMPACTS and ALTERNATIVE PARK USE AREAS:

• Suggested Alternative Park Use Areas:  Vic Mathias Shores Middle lawn, Shores off leash area, Zilker Park Great Lawn
• 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.

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.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Review information here (link) regarding City of Austin's Americans with Disabilities Program Office
• Review information here (link) to request ADA Accommodations