435 Ionia Ave SW
Christkindl Markt
Traffic Map
Parking
The closest parking is at the Downtown Market lot and the McConnell Ionia lot. If these lots are full, additional parking is available at the Area 6A lot and the Cherry Commerce lot.
On event weekends, Parking Operations staff will be at the McConnell Ionia lot to direct traffic. Please follow their instructions.
ADA Parking
The closest ADA parking is available at the Downtown Market lot and the McConnell Ionia lot. Their locations are highlight in blue on the map.
Temporary Parking
30-minute event parking is available in the parking lot south of the designated pick-up and drop-off zone on Logan St.
Designated Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone
Rideshare, shuttle, and trolley pick-up and drop-off is on Logan St, just west of Ionia Ave. Look for the posted signs. When requesting a ride, set your pickup location to Logan St.
Traffic Restriction
During the Christkindl Markt, drivers heading south on Ionia Ave may not turn left onto McConnell St. To reach the McConnell Ionia lot, approach from Division Ave and turn west onto McConnell St.
Reccommended
Parking
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
McConnell Ionia
Area 6A Lot
Cherry Commerce Ramp
City Parking Rates
Park & Ride
When searching for the best route, set your final destination at 435 Ionia Ave SW. The Park & Ride program allows users to park for free and ride the bus (standard fare applies) to their destination. Learn more below!
The routes below provide free parking and a convenient bus stop with service to Rapid Central Station (0.4 miles, 9 minute walk to Van Andel Arena). NOTE: The Rapid routes stop running by midnight, please confirm the last ride for your select route.
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SilverLine (37 minute bus ride) |
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SilverLine (24 minute bus ride) |
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Route 12 Westside (22 minute bus ride) |
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| Route 9 Alpine (25 minute bus ride) | |
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Route 5 Wealthy (27 minute bus ride) or |
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Meijer at Century Center St and Ivanrest Ave near Rivertown Crossing |
Route 8 Prairie (36 minute bus ride) |
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