Transportation

Henry W. Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Whether you’re driving, taking a shuttle, or need accessibility accommodations, we’ve got you covered!

Car / Bike / Event Parking

Car: All event parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and pricing varies. There is no tailgating allowed or RV parking on the Henry Maier Festival Park grounds. For information on nearby RV parking, please visit the Wisconsin State Fair RV Park. Vehicles must have appropriate plates or permits to park in accessible spaces. Accessible parking spaces are available in Lot H. Show your valid Lot P parking pass and appropriate permit/plates to the attendant for access to Lot H. Please note that lots fill up quickly. Lot opening times vary by event and prices listed below are for both cars and motorcycles in all MWF-operated lots. There are no shared spaces for motorcycles.

Ethnic & Cultural Festivals: Parking is $25

Bicycle: Bicycle parking is located near the Mid, North and South Gates.

Bublr Bikes: Milwaukee’s bike share program. Bublr Bike Stations are available across the area. For information on station locations and how to borrow a bike, visit bublrbikes.com.

Northwestern Mutual Community Park parking: Free parking is available (unless otherwise stated) in Lot G, located south of the Henry Maier Festival Park Mid-Gate, as well as designated bike parking.

Park Milwaukee

Another parking option for event parking would be to let Park Milwaukee help you get the most out of your Milwaukee experience with the least amount of hassle. For an extensive list of public parking lots in the area, visit Park Milwaukee.

Rideshare

On event days, rideshare pickups and drop-offs will be directed to a designated area on North Jackson Street near the South Gate. In periods of high pedestrian activity, traffic patterns may be adjusted by MPD temporarily to ensure public safety.

Here are a couple of tips to follow for the smoothest experience.

You will always be able to see your fare before you accept the trip. We expect the busiest times to be on the weekends or as the headline acts finish up their encore.
Always check the license plate in your app with the license plate of the vehicle.
Confirm your name with your driver.
If you are planning on traveling with a big crew, be sure to order a car that can fit up to six riders comfortably.

Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot for Polish Fest, visit the Henry Maier Festival Park SpotHero Parking Page.

Train Service to Milwaukee

Amtrak Hiawatha Service

Coming to Milwaukee from Chicago or Racine/Kenosha? This summer, jam without traffic by taking the train with Amtrak Hiawatha Service between Chicago and Milwaukee. Amtrak Hiawatha offers easy access to Henry Maier Festival Park from the downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station. You can catch the train from Chicago Union Station, Glenview in the northern suburbs and Sturtevant in the Racine/Kenosha Area. Visit AmtrakHiawatha.com for details.

Milwaukee County Transit System – subject to change

Milwaukee County Transit System no longer offers shuttle service to the Summerfest (Henry W. Maier) festival grounds.

Please visit the Milwaukee County Transit System website to determine your best route:
https://www.ridemcts.com/routes-schedules/system-map

#15 or GREEN LINE – ‘Chicago Ave / Water Street’ stop – (approx. 6 block walk)
#14 or GOLD LINE – ‘Cass Street / Wisconsin Ave.’ stop – approx. 6 block walk)