How do I get to the festival?
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GETTING TO TEMPE, AZ
Plane
There are a few airports that service the Tempe Beach Park, AZ area, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport or Mesa Gateway Airport.
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
(Local Transportation)
Rideshare Pickup and Drop Off
The 2027 information is not yet available. Please check back shortly!
Bike Parking
Our Bike Parking is located right outside of our Main Entrance.
Public Transportation
We encourage fest-goers to use public transit! Here are a few options:
- Valley Metro Rail
- Innings Festival attendees can use the Mill Ave/3rd St Valley Metro rail station to get to and from Tempe Beach Park. Use one of our 11 free park-and-rides to access rail stations in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Overnight parking is not allowed at the park-and-rides. Visit https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules?tab=valley-metro-rail-streetcar for more information.
- Valley Metro Bus
- Valley Metro also offers bus service with stops adjacent to Tempe Beach Park. Route 48 serves Tempe Beach Park with the nearest stop at Ash Ave/Rio Salado Parkway. For route and schedule information, visit https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules?tab=local-bus.
- Fare information and prices
- Fare on Valley Metro rail and local bus are $2.00 for one ride or $4.00 for 1-Day. Purchase at a fare vending machine at rail stations, on board the bus or at a retail location. For more information, visit https://www.valleymetro.org/ or download our Ridekick app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Valley Metro Streetcar
- Use the Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado Pkwy Stop to get to and from Tempe Beach Park.
Parking
There is no dedicated festival parking. Attendees are encouraged to use city garages and metered street parking nearby. Find parking options with Tempe TRiP.
Pathway Closure
The walking and bike path between Tempe Center For The Arts and Hayden Ferry Lake Side Business Park will be closed from Monday February 22nd at 7AM to Monday March 1st at 7AM. Please use the path reroute around Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park.
Road Closures
West Rio Salado Parkway – Westbound (between S Hardy Dr. and E Rio Salado Parkway)
- Closed – Wednesday February 24th 8AM – Monday February 28th 6PM
West Rio Salado Parkway – Eastbound (between S Hardy Dr. and E Rio Salado Parkway)
- Closed – Friday, February 26th 8AM – Monday, March 1st 5AM
East Rio Salado Parkway (between Ash Ave. and S Mill Ave.)
- Closed – Friday February 26th, Saturday February 27th, Sunday February 28th 8AM-11:59PM
North Mill Avenue -Southbound (between Washington St. and W 2nd St.)
- Closed – Friday February 26th, Saturday February 27th, Sunday February 28th 10:30AM – 11:59PM
Accessible (ADA) Ways to Get to the Festival
Full ADA Parking and Entry information can be found on our ADA Parking and Entry information
FESTIVAL ENTRANCE AND ADDRESS
Innings Festival takes place at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park - 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281. Innings Festival has two entrances for patrons. The main entrance is located at the northwest corner of Mill Avenue & Rio Salado Parkway and the West Entrance is located on W Rio Salado Parkway at the intersection of W Lakeside Drive.
STAYING IN TEMPE, AZ
There are so many options near the festival grounds and in Tempe, AZ. Check out the below options.
Hotels
Looking for a hotel? Visit the hotel page! For all questions regarding hotel and ticket packages, please reach out to Crewfare directly for further assistance.
Homestays
Check with your favorite Homestay provider (e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo) for the best options in the area.