Brown's Island is surrounded by the James River on the South and the Haxall Canal on the North. The main public entrance is located at the corner of 7th and Tredegar streets. The vehicle entrance for deliveries, event vendors and bands is located just west of 5th and Tredegar streets.

Although the normal brown's island parking area is under construction, there is parking on 5th street, 10th street and the parking decks near Riverside on the James and Riverfront Tower. Please note that there is a charge to park there.

 

From the north and west :

From the east :

Take 64 east to 95 south or just 95 south to the 3rd Street/Coliseum/Downtown Exit #75. You will be on 3rd Street. Go about 1 mile and at the 11th light, make a left on Byrd Street. Once over the hill, take your first right, this is 5th Street. 5th street dead ends into Brown's Island in about 1/4 mile. Parking is recommended prior to reaching Brown's Island along 5th street between Byrd and Tredegar or in the Federal Reserve lot on your left which stretches between 5th and 7th streets along Byrd and Tredegar. The Brown's Island public entrance is to your left.

Take 64 west to the 5th Street/Downtown/Coliseum Exit #190. Proceed straight through traffic light, you'll be on 5th Street. Take 5th street for 1 mile until it dead ends into Brown's Island. Parking is recommended prior to reaching Brown's Island along 5th street between Byrd and Tredegar or in the Federal Reserve lot on your left which stretches between 5th and 7th streets along Byrd and Tredegar. The Brown's Island public entrance is to your left.

From the south (Option 1) :

From the south (Option 2) :

Take 95 north to the Broad Street Exit #74C. Take the West/Coliseum direction. After a ramp takes you towards the right, you will then merge on to Broad Street. At the 5th traffic light, take a left on 8th Street. Take 8th street to the 5th light and make a right on Byrd Street. Take Byrd Street to the 2nd light and make a left on 5th Street. 5th street dead ends into Brown's Island in about one-half mile. Parking is recommended prior to reaching Brown's Island along 5th street between Byrd and Tredegar or in the Federal Reserve lot on your left which stretches between 5th and 7th streets along Byrd and Tredegar. The Brown's Island public entrance is to your left.

Take the Powhite North. Once through main 50-cent toll, bear right towards downtown. Take 195/Downtown Expressway through another 50-cent toll. Take the second exit, which says 2nd and Byrd streets. You are now on Byrd Street. Get into the right lane. Once over the hill, take your first right, this is 5th Street. 5th street dead ends into Brown's Island in about 1/4 mile. Parking is recommended prior to reaching Brown's Island along 5th street between Byrd and Tredegar or in the Federal Reserve lot on your left which stretches between 5th and 7th streets along Byrd and Tredegar. The Brown's Island public entrance is to your left.

FAQ's

Where can I park?
Parking is recommended at the Federal Reserve Lot on Byrd Street between 5th and 7th, the Civil War Visitors Center on Tredegar Street or along neighboring city streets in designated sections. Fees vary

Where can I stay overnight?
There are many hotels downtown; here are just a few located within a mile or two of the Canal Walk and Brown's Island:
nearby hotels nearby restaurants

Are there bathrooms?
Yes, there are 40 portable toilets located throughout the Island, including handicapped bathrooms and hand sanitizers.

Can I bring a blanket or lawn chair?
Yes, please make yourself comfortable.

Is smoking allowed?
Yes, but please help us keep the Island clean, remember to dispose of cigarette butts and other trash in the proper receptacles.

Can I leave the event and come back?
Yes. Re-entry is acceptable at all free events and wristbands or a hand stamp is required for re-entry to paid events or concerts

Is there an ATM on Brown's Island?
No. The closest ATM is in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located near the corner of 5th and Canal, about 5 blocks away. There is also an ATM located at First Market Bank, near the Canal Turning Basin at Virginia and Canal streets.

Rain is in the forecast, can I bring an umbrella?
Our events go on, rain or shine. If the event expects a big crowd, we'd prefer that you didn't bring an umbrella because of safety reasons and sight lines. We recommend a poncho or raincoat.

What can I bring with me?
Items that are not permitted include, but are not limited to:
• Pets (service animals are permitted)
• Large backpacks, bags, coolers
• Alcohol
• Bottles/glass containers
• Contraband (drugs and weapons)
• Laser Pointers
• Bikes, Skateboards, Inline Skates
• Flying objects - Kites, Frisbees, Footballs, etc..
• Recording Equipment (audio and video), cameras(video and flash)
MAY be restricted at certain events at the request ot the artist(s).

Remember that all items are subject to search at anytime.

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