Getting to Top of the Park
Top of the Park is located on the University of Michigan campus, at Washington Street and Ingalls Mall. Activities run Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5PM, and Sunday starting at 4PM. For directions, use 915 E. Washington St. as the destination address.
This year, getting here will look a little different. Downtown Ann Arbor and the U-M campus area have several major construction projects happening at the same time, including closures on North University Avenue, East Washington Street, and around the Blake Transit Center. That means some familiar routes, bus stops, and parking approaches have changed.
The good news: you can still get here. The best plan is to choose your parking or transit option before you leave, allow extra travel time, and follow the updated access notes below.
Plan ahead and avoid North University
Do not use North University Avenue as your main approach to the festival. It is closed to through traffic between State Street and Fletcher Street.
East Washington Street is also closed between Thayer and Fletcher for the festival, so drivers should expect detours near Ingalls Mall, especially on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Please allow an extra 15–20 minutes when traveling near the festival site.
Parking
Event parking is available at the following U-M and City of Ann Arbor structures:
Palmer Drive Structure — Recommended
Best choice for the smoothest arrival.
Enter from Washtenaw near Palmer Commons. This route avoids much of the downtown construction and offers an easy walk to the Power Center and Ingalls Mall.
Maynard Street Structure — Best downtown alternative
Entrances are on Maynard and Thompson between William and Liberty. This structure is fully open and is a good option if you are coming from downtown or planning to visit restaurants and shops before the festival.
Thayer Street Structure — Open, but access has changed
You cannot approach Thayer from North University. To reach this structure, use East Huron Street and turn south onto Thayer Street. Expect heavier traffic here during peak festival hours.
Fletcher Street Structure — Open, but approach from the east
The entrance on Fletcher remains open, but Washington Street is blocked west of the entrance. Drivers should approach from the east using Glen Avenue or Washtenaw Avenue.
Liberty Square Garage — Open
Enter from Washington between State and Division. Avoid approaching from Main or Liberty during downtown street closures and weekend pedestrian zones.
On Tuesday-Thursday attendant staffing at the Thayer and Fletcher Street structures begins at 5:00PM, 4:00PM on Friday, and Saturday at 3:00PM.
Visitors may find other free options nearby on campus depending on the day/time. Visit U-M Permit and Visitor Parking for more information.
Bus riders: the Blake Transit Center is closed
Do not go to the Blake Transit Center. During construction, TheRide buses are using temporary downtown boarding areas.
Many routes are now boarding on Washington Street between Fifth Avenue and Division Street, or on Fifth Avenue between Huron and Liberty.
Route 29 is suspended during this construction period. Riders who normally use Route 29 should use Route 26 instead.
TheRide continues to offer free weekend rides on Saturdays and Sundays when you show an active AADL or YDL library card.
By Bike
Biking is one of the easiest ways to reach Top of the Park. Bike racks are located throughout the festival area and around campus.
