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PARKING OPTIONS 

CITY OF AURORA RIVER STREET PARKING LOTS – FREE 

309 N. River St. Aurora, IL, 60506 

Free parking is available on the west side of the river at Lot W, Lot X, Lot Y and Lot A on River Street north of New York St. Patrons can enter the park via the new pedestrian bridge. Watch an instructional video here. 

Accessible parking is also available in these lots. 

AURORA TRANSPORTATION CENTER OVERFLOW PARKING LOT – PRICE: $2 

130 N. Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL, 60505 
Patrons may pay at the Pay Stations or with the ParkMobile App (Zone #3406). Pay stations accept cash (exact change only) or credit. To learn more, you can watch this video. 

Parking is limited at this location. Accessible parking is also available in this lot. 

AURORA ROUTE 59 METRA SOUTH WEST PARKING LOT- PRICE: $2-$3 

1090 North Route 59, Aurora, IL 60504 

Weekdays: $2-3 

Weekends: $7 

Patrons can park at the Route 59 Metra train station and then enjoy a 12-minute train ride to the Aurora Transportation Center to avoid any traffic congestion. Pay with cash, credit card, by smartphone using the ParkMobile app or using a pre-paid parking card. Here is the link to Metra for all train-related information:  https://www.metra.com/train-lines/stations/route-59 

Accessible parking is also available in this lot. 

AURORA TRANSPORTATION CENTER MAIN PARKING LOT – PRICE: $10 

233 North Broadway, Aurora, IL, 60505 

Patrons may pay at the Pay Stations or with the ParkMobile App (Zone #3404). Pay stations accept cash (exact change only) or credit.  To learn more, you can watch this video. 

Parking is limited at this location. Accessible parking is also available in this lot. 

RiverEdge Park and the City of Aurora are not liable for damage to cars in the ATC parking lot. 

ADA Information 

ADA Parking & Transportation – $10 

A designated ADA parking lot, which includes golf cart transportation to Gate 1, is available at 448 N. Broadway, the City’s CSO Building, just north of RiverEdge Park on the same side of the street. The lot entrance is on the north end of the CSO property, next to the Garbe Iron Works parking lot. 

• 20 ADA parking spaces available 
• Valid ADA placard or license plate required 
• This location also serves as an ADA drop‑off point for guests with limited mobility 

Golf Cart Shuttle Service: 

Specially adapted golf carts will shuttle guests from this lot to Gate 1 and back. 

• Carts accommodate 3 passengers and 1 manual wheelchair 
• Service begins one hour before gates open 
• Gate 1 features an ADA‑designated entrance 

Additional ADA Parking 

There are 16 additional ADA spaces at the north end of the ATC Metra lot (closest to the post office), located across from RiverEdge Park. 

• ADA placard or license plate required 
• Even if the electronic sign says “Full,” ADA vehicles may still enter—spaces may still be available 
• No shuttle service is provided from the ATC Metra lot 

ADA Entrances 

Two ADA entrances are available: 

• Gate 1 (north end of the park) 
• Gate 2 (main entrance with pillars) 

Follow posted ADA signage. ADA guests may be accompanied by up to three companions through these entrances. 

ADA Seating 

ADA seating is reserved for guests who require accessibility accommodations. Please refer to the specific event page to view availability, pricing and more. Due to space limitations, each ADA patron may have one companion sit with them on the platform. The ADA platforms use padded folding chairs only (in additional to wheelchairs) in these areas. Due to the space limitations, no bag chairs or other types of chairs are allowed in this area. 

Dining Options 

Food and drink are available for purchase inside RiverEdge Park. Outside food is also welcome in the Park, except for Fiestas Patrias. No food is allowed to be brought in at Fiestas Patrias. 

Food vendors are available on-site. They vary by event and are subject to change. 

Food & Cooler Policy 

• Only soft, collapsible coolers measuring no larger than 12″ W × 12″ H × 12″ L are permitted. 
• One cooler per patron is allowed. 
• Coolers and all personal items must fit under your chair and remain there once the concert begins. 
• No outside beverages are permitted, with the exception of two sealed, unflavored water bottles per person (each 1 liter or less). 
• All coolers are subject to inspection. 

Please note: Food, beverage, and cooler policies may vary by show. Please refer to your specific event page(s) for details. 

DINING AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS 

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WEATHER UPDATES 

• Call 630.723.2480 for recorded weather updates. 
• Check @RiverEdgeAurora on social media. 

Weather Ticket Policy 

Concerts are held rain or shine, unless weather conditions pose a safety risk to artists or guests. If severe weather prevents the headlining act from performing, the show may be delayed indefinitely until conditions improve and the stage is reset. 

If a show is canceled due to weather, a ticket credit equal to the face value of your ticket will be issued to your customer account. Credits may be used for future performances at RiverEdge Park, Paramount Theatre, Copley Theatre or Stolp Island Theatre. 

No refunds will be issued. 

Credits are only provided if: 

• The show is canceled in its entirety due to extreme circumstances involving evacuation, or 
• The headlining performer completes fewer than 30 minutes of the scheduled performance. 

Plan Ahead. Be prepared for varying weather conditions, including heat, wind or rain. The park’s location near the Fox River can result in changing temperatures, and covered shelter within the venue is limited. Dress accordingly. 

TICKETS 

PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS 

• In person: Paramount Theatre Box Office, 23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506. 15 minute box office parking is available in front of the theater. Open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 AM-6 PM 
• By phone: 630-896-6666 
• Online: RiverEdgeAurora.com 

PURCHASE DAY-OF TICKETS 

• In person: RiverEdge Park Box Office (Main Entrance Gate 2 Location Only), 360 North Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505. Tickets can be purchased on-site starting one hour prior to gates opening. Other remote ticket booths open at each entrance once the park opens and sell until show time. Please visit the individual event pages for gate times. 
• By phone: 630-896-6666 
• Online: RiverEdgeAurora.com 

REMOTE BOX OFFICE HOURS 

Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., located at Paramount Theatre, 23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 

WILL CALL 

If your tickets are waiting for you at will call, please visit any of the brown ticket booth huts outside any entrance gate. For your convenience, all ticket booths are equipped to print will call tickets. 

CHILDREN TICKETS 

For Blues on the Fox and Downtown Alive! events only, children 12 and under are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. All patrons must have a ticket to enter the park, regardless of age. To pick up a free children’s ticket on the day of the show, please visit any of the open ticket booths at the park starting one hour prior to gates opening. For all other events, only children 2 years of age and under are admitted free with an adult. 

No pets allowed on event days. 

Event Seating 

General Admission (No Provided Seating) 

For general admission events without seating, bag chairs are allowed throughout the park. Blankets are permitted on the grassy hill. Some events may limit blanket size to 4’ × 4’. 

Chairs must be non‑reclining and no taller than shoulder height. Chairs with attached umbrellas or sun visors are allowed into the park but must be lowered during performances to avoid obstructing views. 

Please be mindful of nearby patrons when setting up chairs or blankets. 

Standing Room Only Pit 

For events with a standing room only pit in front of the stage, this space is first come, first served. No bag chairs allowed in the standing room only area. 

Fiestas Patrias 

The cement area is standing room only. Bag chairs are permitted on the grass only. 

Please check the specific event page for additional seating details. 

Rules, Regulations & Policies 

PLEASE NOTE: These policies do not apply to rental events. Please refer to the specific event page for details. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• Be aware that some performances may include haze, aromatics, strobe lights and/or other special effects. 
• Proper attire required. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times inside the park. 

FOOD & COOLER POLICY 

• Only soft, collapsible coolers measuring no larger than 12″ W × 12″ H × 12″ L are permitted. 
• One cooler per patron is allowed. 
• Coolers and all personal items must fit under your chair and remain there once the concert begins. 
• No outside beverages are permitted, with the exception of two sealed, unflavored water bottles per person (each 1 liter or less). 
• All coolers are subject to inspection. 

Please note: Food, beverage, and cooler policies may vary by show. Please refer to your specific event page(s) for details. 

SECURITY & BAG POLICY 

All bags, coolers, backpacks, and personal items are subject to inspection upon entry. Guests who decline a security check will not be permitted to enter the park. 

The following items are prohibited inside RiverEdge Park: 

• Alcohol or outside beverages 
• Hard coolers or coolers larger than 12″ × 12″ × 12″ 
• Tables, tents, flags, wagons 
• Cans or glass bottles 
• Grills or candles 
• Firearms or weapons of any kind (including pocket knives) 
• Concealed carry (not permitted) 
• Pets (except service animals) 
• Audio or video recording devices 
• Cameras (excluding phone cameras) 
• GoPros, tablets, selfie sticks 
• Drones 
• Boom boxes or Bluetooth speakers 
• Bikes, scooters, skateboards, in‑line skates, skate shoes 
• Noisemakers, laser pointers 
• Fireworks 
• Frisbees, bag toss sets 
• Marijuana or marijuana edibles 

Patrons are welcome to bring the following items: 

• Food 
• Sealed plastic water bottles (up to 2 per person, 1 liter or less each; no hydration backpacks) 
• Empty reusable plastic or aluminum water bottles 
• Sunscreen and bug spray 
• Service animals 
• Umbrellas (permitted only during rain delays, not during performances) 
• 1 purse or satchel (per patron), and 
• 1 additional item: bag or backpack or cooler (per patron) 

UMBRELLA POLICY 

• Umbrellas and chair umbrellas are allowed inside RiverEdge Park but may only be used during rain delays. 
• Umbrellas and chair umbrellas are not allowed to be open during artist performances due to obstruction and safety to other patrons. You will be asked to put your umbrella away when the show begins or resumes. 
• Please be cautious when using umbrellas in highly trafficked areas. 

CHAIR & BLANKET POLICY 

• Chairs must be non-reclining and no higher than shoulder height. Chairs with attached umbrellas/sun-visors are allowed inside the park, but umbrellas/sun-visors are not allowed to be up during artist performances due to obstruction to other patrons. 
• Chairs with leg extensions or side tables are allowed inside the park but cannot be used. 
• Small blankets are allowed inside RiverEdge Park on the grassy hill only. Some events may restrict blanket size to an area of 4’x4’. 
• For some events, benches may be set up in front of the stage for patron seating. Standing on these benches is not permitted. 

Please be considerate of your neighbor when setting up chairs and/or blankets.   

Wheelchair Accessibility & ADA Seating 

RiverEdge Park is wheelchair accessible. An ADA‑only entrance lane is available at Gate 2 (main entrance). This lane is reserved for guests who require ADA assistance and may be used with up to three companions.  

ADA seating is available in reserved seating areas. Availability and pricing vary by event—please refer to specific event pages for details. 

Please note that ADA parking at the ATC/Metra lot, located directly across from RiverEdge Park, is limited and available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. For more information, view the ADA page. 

Strollers 

Strollers are welcome when attending with small children. All stroller contents are subject to inspection, and all park policies apply. Please be considerate when positioning strollers to avoid blocking pathways or views. 

Drones 

The use or operation of drones is not permitted in or around RiverEdge Park on performance days. This is in accordance with Illinois rules governing drone flight which prohibits drones to be flown above large groups of people; over stadiums and sporting events; over unprotected people and/or over people without their consent. 

PARK MAP 

General park seating map coming soon! 

RECYCLING 

Recycling receptacles are available throughout the park. 

LOST & FOUND 

For lost items, please contact 630-896-6666. Items found will be held for 60 days. 

FIRST AID 

First Aid is located inside the box office near the Main Entrance Gate 2. 

SMOKE-FREE 

There is no smoking or smoking devices of any kind allowed INSIDE RiverEdge Park; however, you may smoke outside any of the entrance gates. Exit and re-entry are allowed, but a wristband or stamp is required for re-entry. 

ALCOHOL POLICY 

Anyone wishing to purchase alcohol must get a wristband as they enter the park. EVERYONE (no matter how old you think you look) must provide a valid form of identification to prove they are 21 or over to receive a wristband. Wristbands are void if tampered with or removed. 

TICKET POLICIES 

Weather Ticket Policy 

Concerts are held rain or shine, unless weather conditions pose a safety risk to artists or guests. If severe weather prevents the headlining act from performing, the show may be delayed indefinitely until conditions improve and the stage is reset. 

If a show is canceled due to weather, a ticket credit equal to the face value of your ticket will be issued to your customer account. Credits may be used for future performances at RiverEdge Park, Paramount Theatre, Copley Theatre or Stolp Island Theatre. 

No refunds will be issued. 

Credits are only provided if: 

• The show is canceled in its entirety due to extreme circumstances involving evacuation, or 
• The headlining performer completes fewer than 30 minutes of the scheduled performance. 

Plan Ahead. Be prepared for varying weather conditions, including heat, wind or rain. The park’s location near the Fox River can result in changing temperatures, and covered shelter within the venue is limited. Dress accordingly. 

For weather updates: 

• Call 630.723.2480 

• Check @RiverEdgeAurora on social media 

CHILDREN TICKETS 

• For Blues on the Fox and the Downtown Alive! Concert Series, children 12 and under are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. All patrons must have a ticket to enter the park, regardless of age. Children’s tickets are available day of show only. To pick up a free children’s ticket on the day of the show, please visit any of the ticket booths at the Park starting at 3 p.m. on the day of the show. 
• For questions regarding the appropriateness of a performance for children, please reference the show page or contact the box office. 

CAMERAS & RECORDING 

Camera phones are allowed. ALL other digital and non-digital still cameras, video cameras, tablets, GoPros and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the Park. 

ARTIST MERCHANDISE 

Select artists will have merchandise available for purchase during their performance. Unfortunately, autographs are at the discretion of the artist. Listen for announcements about artist signings before the performance or at intermission. 

PLAN TO ARRIVE IN A TIMELY MANNER 

When traveling, please give yourself enough time to drive, park, walk, enter at the gate and find your place to sit. The park opens 1 hour before show time. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

• ATM located on site 
• Re-entry points at each gated entrance. Wristband/stamp required for re-entry. 

RiverEdge Park has the right to change the rules, regulations and/or policies at any time. Entering grounds grants RiverEdge Park permission to use photo/video in which you may appear. 

By using the license granted by your admission ticket you consent to the use of your voice, name, and/or likeness, without compensation, in films, tapes and other recordings in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and you release aurora civic center authority, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature arising from such use. 

Do not enter the grounds or facility if you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing.