RISE: Freedom Communities Festival

EVENT INFORMATION:

• Event Website: https://peasepark.org/rise
  • Please visit the event’s website for additional event information, inquiries, schedules and exact timing, parking information, item restrictions, registration information, and contact information.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING INFORMATION:

• PARKING:
  • Downtown Parking Information: austintexas.gov/paidparking
  • Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions are in effect.  Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced on event day(s).
• PARKING GARAGES:
  • Austin Convention Center
  • City Hall Garage
• ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION:
  • Getting Around Austin
  • CapMetro
  • Get There ATX: Walk - Bike - Ride - Share
  • Parks and Recreation Trail Directory

PARK ACCESS, IMPACTS, ALTERNATIVE USE AREAS & ALERTS:

• PARK ACCESS:
  • 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 will occur in advance such as infrastructure delivery and includes a significant amount of traffic in the park.
• SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE PARK USE AREAS:
  • Zilker Park, Auditorium Shores
  • Off Leash Areas
• ALERTS:
  • Parking on the grass or on unauthorized park grounds during a special event is a $250 parking fine.
  • Illegal vending or commercial activity is a Class C Misdemeanor with a minimum $200 fine.
  • Glass, Styrofoam and Smoking are prohibited in all parks.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION:

• City of Austin Americans with Disabilities Program Office
• Request ADA Accommodations – To ensure a timely response and arrangements, please submit requests at least four (4) days before the event start date.