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Remote Parking Locations

Remote parking locations will be available in Naperville for Ribfest visitors. Parking is very limited at the event, so we strongly encourage the use of the shuttle buses. Limited Motorcycle parking is available on West Street at Martin Avenue in the gravel lot.

There is no public parking at EDWARD HOSPITAL.**Violators will be towed**
Click here to download a map of the remote parking locations. (Download pdf.)

Helpful hints for parking in downtown Naperville. (Download pdf.)

Remote Parking and Shuttle Locations

SHUTTLE SERVICE ON ALL DAYS OF RIBFEST
Free public shuttles serving Ribfest run to and from several remote parking locations throughout Naperville. Shuttles run continuously on all days from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Daily Shuttle Service Location Maps:

 

SHUTTLE SERVICE - JULY 4th ONLY
Shuttle service will be provided on July 4th ONLY from the following locations:

 

Following is a map of all Ribfest Shuttle parking locations:

 

Accessible Parking, Drop Off and Entrances

Accessible Event Parking
The primary parking for vehicles with a disabled person parking placard is located at All Saints Academy on the north side of Aurora between River Road and West Street. Shuttle buses will be available from this location and will drop guests off near the entrance to Ribfest at the corner of West Street and Martin Avenue.

Limited accessible parking is also available at the Municipal Center parking deck. There is no shuttle service from these accessible parking locations to the Ribfest grounds.

 

Accessible parking is available in all of the parking lots and parking decks throughout Downtown Naperville as well as on some of the streets.

 

Accessible Drop-Off Area
Vehicles with a disabled person parking placard may drop-off persons with disabilities and their companions at the drop-off area located on the East side of West street, at the northeast corner of West Street and Martin Avenue. This drop-off location will be available on all days of the event except July 4.

Accessible Entrances
Persons with disabilities and their families may enter at any of the park's main gate entrances.

On-Site Assistance
Identify anyone with a radio/or a red Ribfest shirt to inquire about assistance to the accessible seating at the stage areas.

Accessible restrooms are available throughout the park.

For more information on accessibility at Ribfest, click here.

Motorcycle Parking

Designate motorcycle parking is available at Ribfest:

Please note: No entrance or exit is permitted from 7:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4.

Edward Hospital Parking Restrictions

Edward Hospital has announced the following measures that will be in effect during Ribfest:

  • There is NO Ribfest event parking at Edward Hospital.
  • The entrance/exit to the Edward Hospital campus from Martin Avenue will be closed from 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, through 11 p.m. Monday, July 4.
  • The north entrance to the hospital campus from Washington Street will be closed from 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, to 11 p.m. Monday, July 4.
  • The entrance/exit to the hospital campus from West Street will be closed from 9 a.m.to 11 p.m. on July 4.
  • The south entrance (Osler Drive) to the hospital campus from Washington Street will remain open throughout Ribfest for patient and ambulance traffic.

 

Surface Lot B, on the south side of the hospital campus, as well as the grass areas along Osler Drive, will be open for viewing fireworks only. People may begin reserving spots at 7 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed.

When the fireworks end on July 4, all vehicle traffic on the hospital campus will be held until pedestrian traffic clears the area (approximately 30 minutes).

 

Ribfest attendees should also note:

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the hospital campus.
  • Fireworks of any kind are prohibited on the hospital campus.