Parking Options

The Tacoma Freedom Fair covers the full length of Ruston Way, which is closed to regular vehicular traffic throughout the festival. 
Public parking is available at Ruston Way at Ferdinand St for $15 per car.  To get to this parking area, go to North 46th Street, and turn onto Ferdinand Street.  Follow Ferdinand down the hil to the Ruston Way Waterfront, where Access/Parking volunteers will issue you a parking pass for Lot #10, located on Ruston Way just below Waterview Street.
Pedestrian access to Freedom Fair is at the main entrance for the Tacoma Freedom Fair, located at Ruston Way at McCarver Street.  A secondary entrance is located at Ruston Way and Alder Street (access at North 36th and come down the hill on Alder)

Taking the bus is a great alternative, click for info about public transportation options.

Below is a preview of a suggested route map to Freedom Fair also showing General Parking Access. Click the map to view a large version. You may also download a PDF version of the Route Map.