Plan Your Visit
Parking & Directions
RiverEdge Park is located at 360 N. Broadway, Aurora IL 60505 – just 3 miles off I-88.
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PARKING OPTIONS
Aurora Transportation Center Main Parking Lot – Price: $10
Parking is available across the street from RiverEdge Park in the Aurora Transportation Center/Metra Parking Lot located at 233 N. Broadway, 60505. Space is limited. If you fail to pay for parking, you will be ticketed. RiverEdge Park and the City of Aurora are not liable for damage to cars in the ATC parking lot. Handicap parking is also available in this lot. To pay for parking, use one of the pay stations located near the entrance to the Metra Station and on the north side of the lot near the post office. WATCH VIDEO
Pay stations accept cash (exact change only) or credit.
Patrons may pay at the Pay Stations (instructions below) or with the ParkMobile App (Zone #3404)
Parking attendants will not be on duty in this lot.
ATC Lot Entry & Exit: Enter the ATC parking lot at the stoplight near the post office. When exiting the parking lot, please use one of two exits: 1) North on Route 25 (stoplight near the post office). When exiting north, you must go north on Route 25. No turning left on Route 25 from the north exit. 2) South on Route 25 (exit near the train station building). When exiting south, you must go south on Route 25. No turning right on Route 25 from the south exit.
Bridge Entrance: Free parking is available on the west side of the river at Lot W, 309 North River Street. Patrons can enter the park via the new pedestrian bridge. Bridge open to ticketed patrons only on concert nights. Screening stations will be set up at the entry points of the bridge on the west side. WATCH VIDEO
FREE LOT TIMES
W:10hr
X: 6hr
A: 6hr
Y: 2hr
- ATC Metra Lot: Zone 3404
Aurora Transportation Center East Parking Lot – $10
Parking is also available at the ATC lot on the east side of the tracks off Lincoln Avenue (see map). Once you’ve parked and paid, use the tunnel under the tracks to make your way to RiverEdge Park. There are many more parking options available that can be found on this parking map and address list.
ADA INFORMATION
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION PRICE: $10
A new lot is available for ADA parking, which includes golf cart transportation to Gate 1 for those who require it. The lot is located at 448 North Broadway, which is the City’s CSO Building, located just north of RiverEdge Park on the same side of the street. The entrance to this lot is located on the north end of the CSO property, next to the Garbe Iron Works parking lot. There are 20 ADA spots available in this lot. Patrons must have either a current ADA placard or license plate to park there. Special adapted golf carts — for those with limited mobility and manual wheelchairs — will be shuttling from this lot to Gate 1 and back for this show. Gate 1 will have an ADA entrance for this show. The carts can accommodate 3 passengers and 1 manual wheelchair per cart. This spot will also be used as a drop-off location for those with limited mobility and who need transportation to the Park. Service will begin one hour prior to gates opening. There are 16 additional ADA parking spots available at the north end (closest to the post office) of the ATC Metra lot, located across from RiverEdge. All eligible vehicles must have an ADA placard or license plate. Even if the electronic sign in front of the lot says full, if you have an ADA vehicle, please proceed to the parking lot entrance. There will be space for you. IMPORTANT: There is no shuttle service from the ATC Metra lot to the Park. WATCH VIDEO
ADA ENTRANCES
There are ADA entrances located at Gate 1 (the very North end of the Park) and Gate 2 — the main entrance with the pillars. You will see the designated signage above the lane. ADA patrons may beaccompanied by up to three companions maximum through the ADA entrance.
ADA SEATING
Only those that require ADA assistance may use the ADA seating section. Please refer to the specific event page to view availability, pricing and whether or not it is a general admission show or reserved seating show. Due to space limitations, ADA patrons are allowed one companion to 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.
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ADA Information
ADA INFORMATION
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
A new lot is available for ADA parking, which includes golf cart transportation to Gate 1 for those who require it. The lot is located at 448 North Broadway, which is the City’s CSO Building, located just north of RiverEdge Park on the same side of the street. The entrance to this lot is located on the north end of the CSO property, next to the Garbe Iron Works parking lot. There are 20 ADA spots available in this lot. Patrons must have either a current ADA placard or license plate to park there. Special adapted golf carts — for those with limited mobility and manual wheelchairs — will be shuttling from this lot to Gate 1 and back for this show. Gate 1 will have an ADA entrance for this show. The carts can accommodate 3 passengers and 1 manual wheelchair per cart. This spot will also be used as a drop-off location for those with limited mobility and who need transportation to the Park. Service will begin one hour prior to gates opening. There are 16 additional ADA parking spots available at the north end (closest to the post office) of the ATC Metra lot, located across from RiverEdge. All eligible vehicles must have an ADA placard or license plate. Even if the electronic sign in front of the lot says full, if you have an ADA vehicle, please proceed to the parking lot entrance. There will be space for you. IMPORTANT: There is no shuttle service from the ATC Metra lot to the Park. WATCH VIDEO
ADA ENTRANCES
There are ADA entrances located at Gate 1 (the very North end of the Park) and Gate 2 — the main entrance with the pillars. You will see the designated signage above the lane. ADA patrons may be accompanied by up to three companions maximum through the ADA entrance.
ADA SEATING
Only those that require ADA assistance may use the ADA seating section. Please refer to the specific event page to view availability, pricing and whether or not it is a general admission show or reserved seating show. Due to space limitations, ADA patrons are allowed one companion to 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 & Cooler Policy
Only soft collapsible coolers no larger than 12” W x 12” H x 12” L are allowed. All soft collapsible coolers, as well as any other personal items you bring, must fit under your chair and must be stored there once the concert begins. No outside beverages are allowed in, with the exception of 2 SEALED bottles of unflavored water per person. Bottled water must be one liter or less. All coolers are subject to inspection. One cooler allowed per patron. Food, beverage and cooler policies may vary from show to show. Please refer to your specific event page(s) for details. WATCH VIDEO
Weather Updates
WEATHER UPDATES
- Call 630.723.2480 for recorded weather updates.
- Text REPARK to 888777 for updates sent to your phone.
- Check @RiverEdgeAurora on social media.
Text service is strictly for RiverEdge weather and schedule updates. Your number will not be shared or used for anything else.
Weather Ticket Policy
- Concerts take place rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. If inclement weather prohibits the headlining act from performing, the concert may be delayed indefinitely until conditions which have prohibited the concert have passed and the stage has been set.
- In the event of a cancellation due to weather, a credit in the amount of the face value of your ticket will be issued to your customer account. The credit may be used towards a future ticket purchase for performances at RiverEdge Park or Paramount Theatre. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
- Credits will not be issued due to weather unless the show is canceled in its entirety due to extreme circumstances, which involved evacuating the audience and/or the headlining performer completed fewer than 30 minutes of the scheduled performance.
- Be prepared for extremes such as heat, wind or rain. Dress accordingly, as our venue’s proximity to the Fox River causes varying climate and temperature changes. Shelter from the weather is also limited inside the park.
Tickets
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 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.
Weather Ticket Policy
- Concerts take place rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. If inclement weather prohibits the headlining act from performing, the concert may be delayed indefinitely until conditions which have prohibited the concert have passed and the stage has been set.
- In the event of a cancellation due to weather, a credit in the amount of the face value of your ticket will be issued to your customer account. The credit may be used towards a future ticket purchase for performances at RiverEdge Park or Paramount Theatre. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
- Credits will not be issued due to weather unless the show is canceled in its entirety due to extreme circumstances, which involved evacuating the audience and/or the headlining performer completed fewer than 30 minutes of the scheduled performance.
- Be prepared for extremes such as heat, wind or rain. Dress accordingly, as our venue’s proximity to the Fox River causes varying climate and temperature changes. Shelter from the weather is also limited inside the park.
Event Seating
Event Seating
Please refer to the specific event page(s) for seating details.
General Admission w/ no seating provided
For general admission events with no provided seating, the entire park is open for bag chair seating. Blankets are also allowed on the grassy hill. Please be considerate of your neighbor when setting up chairs and/or blankets. Some events may restrict blanket size to an area of 4’x4’. 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. WATCH VIDEO
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.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY & ADA SEATING
RiverEdge Park is wheelchair accessible. For your convenience, the main entrance Gate 2 at the park has an ADA only entrance lane. Only those that require ADA assistance may use the ADA only entrance lane and may be accompanied by up to three companions maximum through this area. ADA seating is available in the reserved seating sections. Please refer to the specific event page to view availability and pricing. Please note that there are 16 ADA parking spaces located at the ATC/Metra Lot, directly across from RiverEdge Park. These spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Even if the electronic sign in front of the lot says full, if you have an ADA vehicle, please proceed to the parking lot entrance. There will be space for you. WATCH VIDEO
Lodging
LODGING
Make a weekend out of it! Plan your stay with one of the local hotels listed below.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Aurora/Naperville
0.4 miles away – walking distance!
111 N. Broadway | Aurora, IL 60505
630-896-2800
Holiday Inn Express – Oswego
4.6 miles away
2055 Wiesbrook Drive | Oswego, IL 60543
630-844-4700
Holiday Inn – Aurora
5.4 miles away
2424 W Sullivan Road | Aurora, IL 60506
630-806-7400
Homewood Suites by Hilton
6 miles away
4320 Meridian Parkway | Aurora, IL 60504
630-978-2222
Hampton Inn & Suites – Aurora
6.8 miles away
2423 Bushwood Drive | Aurora, IL 60506
630-907-2600
Comfort Inn & Suites – Geneva
9.4 miles away
1555 E Fabyan Parkway | Geneva, IL 60134
630-208-8811
Rules, Regulations & Policies
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
Outside food is welcome in the Park. Only soft collapsible coolers no larger than 12” W x 12” H x 12” L are allowed. All soft collapsible coolers, as well as any other personal items you bring, must be clear of aisles and walkways. No outside beverages are allowed, with the exception of 2 SEALED bottles of unflavored water per person. Bottled water must be one liter or less. All coolers are subject to inspection. One cooler allowed per patron. Food, beverage and cooler policies may vary from show to show. Please refer to your specific event page(s) for details.
ITEMS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION
Bags, coolers, backpacks and other items will be subject to inspection upon arrival. Patrons who choose not to subject their personal belongings to a security search will not be permitted to enter the park.
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
Alcohol & other outside beverages, hard coolers, coolers larger than 12”x12”x12”, tables, tents, flags, wagons, cans or glass bottles, grills, candles of any kind, firearms, pets, audio recording devices, cameras (phone cameras ok), boom boxes/bluetooth speakers, bikes, noisemakers of any kind, in-line skates, skate shoes, scooters, skateboards, pocket knives/weapons of any kind, laser pointers, drones, hydration backpacks marijuana (including edibles), Go Pros, tablets, frisbees, bag sets, fireworks, selfie sticks, conceal carry is not permitted. No pets are allowed at RiverEdge Park concerts and events except for service dogs.
ITEMS ALLOWED
Food, sealed plastic bottled water (2 bottles per person, one liter or less per bottle – no hydration backpacks), empty reusable plastic or aluminum water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, service animals and umbrellas (may only be used during rain delays and not during artist performances). Each patron is allowed 1 personal purse/satchel and 1 bag OR cooler OR backpack no larger than 12” W x 12” H x 12” L.
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 table are not allowed to use the leg extensions or side tables.
- Small blankets are allowed inside RiverEdge Park on the grassy hill only.
- Please be considerate of your neighbor when setting up chairs and/or blankets. 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 NOTE: Chairs with attached umbrellas/sun-visors are allowed in the general admission section, but umbrellas/sun-visors are not allowed to be up during artist performances due to obstruction to other patrons.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY & ADA SEATING
RiverEdge Park is wheelchair accessible. For your convenience, the main entrance Gate 2 at the park has an ADA only entrance lane. Only those that require ADA assistance may use the ADA only entrance lane and may be accompanied by up to three companions maximum through this area. ADA seating is available in the reserved seating sections. Please refer to the specific event page to view availability and pricing. Please note that there is a limited number of ADA parking spaces located at the ATC/Metra Lot, directly across from RiverEdge Park. These spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
STROLLERS
Strollers are allowed if you are bringing a small child to the park. All contents of the stroller are subject to inspection upon arrival. All policies still apply to strollers and their contents. Please be considerate of your neighbor when positioning your stroller within the park. All patrons over the age of 2 require a ticket for entry. For Blues on the Fox and Downtown Alive! events, children 12 and under get free admission but still require a ticket – visit any of the ticket booths with your child to obtain a free ticket for entry.
DRONES
Drones are not allowed to be flown 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
Download a general park seating map.
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. No alcohol allowed outside of the park. PLEASE NOTE: RiverEdge Park is a smoke-free park.
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
- Concerts take place rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. Concertgoers may call the RiverEdge Park WeatherLine at 630-723-2480 to check the status of a concert if inclement weather is pending. Patrons may also text REPARK to 888777 for weather alert updates. If inclement weather prohibits the headlining act from performing, the concert may be delayed indefinitely until conditions which have prohibited the concert have passed and the stage has been set.
- In the event of a cancellation due to weather, a credit in the amount of the face value of your ticket will be issued to your customer account. The credit may be used towards a future ticket purchase for performances at RiverEdge Park or Paramount Theatre. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
- Credits will not be issued due to weather unless the show is canceled in its entirety due to extreme circumstances, which involved evacuating the audience and/or the headlining performer completed fewer than 30 minutes of the scheduled performance.
- Be prepared for extremes such as heat, wind or rain. Dress accordingly, as our venue’s proximity to the Fox River causes varying climate and temperature changes. Shelter from the weather is also limited inside the park.
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.
- Children 2 years of age and under are admitted free to all events.
- 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 1-2 hours before show time. Please refer to the specific event page on RiverEdgeAurora.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
- ATM located on site
- Re-entry points at each gated entrance. Wristband/stamp required for re-entry.
- RiverEdge Park is entirely wheelchair and handicap accessible.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS
In person, in advance:
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
In person, day of show:
RiverEdge Park Box Office (Main Entrance Gate 2 Location Only), 360 North Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505. Open 3 p.m. until show time. Remote ticket booths are available at each entrance when the park opens. Please visit the individual event pages for gate times.
By phone:
630-896-6666
Online:
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.