Not to worry though ... we have some suggestions that can help take the frustration out of getting there: off-site parking and free shuttle service, the trolley and shuttle, public transit, bicycling... and walking!

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Handicapped Parking

There will be extra handicapped parking spaces reserved in the Organ Pavilion parking lot, off Presidents Way. The police will allow cars with handicapped parking permits into this lot as long as spaces are available.

Off-site Parking and Free Shuttle Service

A free shuttle service will take you between the Fair and two off-site parking locations:

• City College Lots. Free shuttle buses will take visitors from the City College parking lots, off Russ Blvd., to the EarthFair via Park Blvd.
  
  From the 163 freeway exit, follow the signs for EarthFair Parking. Turn right on Park Blvd., then left (east) on C St., and left (north) on 16th St. Proceed to the lots opposite Garfield Jr. High School. The shuttle stop is marked with a sign. The shuttle runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm. Click here for a map.
  
  Note that at peak traffic periods it can be faster to WALK to EarthFair from the City College lot than to sit in traffic on Park Blvd.
   
• County Administration Building Lot. Free shuttls buses will take visitors from the County Administration Building, at 1600 Pacific Highway, to 6th Ave. & Laurel St. Visitors will enter EarthFair by walking across the Laurel St. bridge.
  
  From Pacific Highway heading south, turn right into the north parking lot at the County Admin. building. From Pacific Highway heading north, turn left on West Ash St., then right on N. Harbor Dr. Turn right into the north parking lot. The shuttle runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm.
  
  Note that parking is free in the north parking lot. If the north lot is full, you can park in the south lot for a fee. Click here for a map.

Ride a Bike

• There is free, guarded bike parking, coordinated by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, available in two locations:
  • On Village Place (off of Park Blvd., south of the Zoo) behind the Natural History Museum
  • In front of the Museum of Man, just over the Laurel St. bridge.
    
    
• If you don't want to ride the entire way to the park, drive part way, park in a convenient spot, and ride the rest of the way.

Take the Trolley and Walk or Shuttle to Balboa Park

There is a trolley stop about a 10 minute walk from the Park, or two shuttle options near the Trolley station.

Ride any Blue or Orange Trolley Line to the Trolley's City College Station in downtown San Diego. The Station is located between 11th Avenue and Park Blvd. and C Street and Broadway.

To walk to Balboa Park, go north on 12th Ave, which turns into Park Blvd. a few blocks north of the station. Walk north on Park Blvd. until you reach President's Way, then turn left into Balboa Park.

If you do not want to walk from the Trolley Station, you can:

• The Route 7 bus stop is just steps away at the corner of 11th Avenue and C Street where you can board a Route 7 shuttle to Balboa Park.
   
  Remember to get a Day Pass when you start your trip on the Trolley.
   
  To plan your trip visit www.sdmts.com.
   
• Take the FREE EarthFair Shuttle from the corner of Park Blvd. and Russ Blvd., four blocks north of the Trolley Station. The free shuttles run from 10:30am to 6:00pm, and drops you off inside the Park at Park Blvd. and Presidents Way.

Take a Bus  

To arrive on the west side of the park, take Route 120 and cross the Laurel Street Bridge into Balboa Park.

For complete information on bus and trolley service, please visit www.sdmts.com/. And remember, riding MTS Buses and Trolleys make every day "EARTH DAY." When you take transit instead of driving a car you reduce greenhouse gases, slow global warming and improve our air quality. Saving just one gallon of gas can eliminate 19 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

Walk to EarthFair

Our vision for a greener Earth one step at a time.

Walk to the EarthFair in Balboa Park! By walking we hope to inspire others to do whatever they can individually to help preserve our earth by setting an example of how we can all make a positive difference in our communities.