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BERKELEY KITE FESTIVAL PARKING ADVISORY
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We are excited to offer expanded Free Off-Site Shuttle Service this year.

There will be seven buses providing continuous service at from North Berkeley Bart and Spenger's in West Berkeley. Each of these pick-up sites will be served by two 75 passenger buses, and though it is difficult we project exactly we expect the usual wait time to be less than 30 minutes. A fifth bus of the same size is designated as a floater and will serve the route with the highest demand. Finally as sixth bus is an ADA bus and will serve both stops though out the day.

Buses make there first pick up at 10:15am and the last bus leaves the festival promptly at 6:00pm

For our Off-Site Shuttle Information Hotline: 510-473-7301
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BERKELEY KITE FESTIVAL PARKING ADVISORY
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Please be advised that traffic in the area of the Berkeley Marina may be subject to heavy delays between 10 am and 7 pm on July 30 and 31 for the Annual Berkeley Kite Festival.

Please also be advised that per police and fire safety regulations, parking will be completely prohibited along either sides of major roads in the Marina including University Ave., Marina Blvd, and Spinnaker Way. Vehicle access will also be significantly restricted on Marina Blvd. and Spinnaker Way.

The City will exercise ZERO TOLERANCE for cars parked illegally or on unpaved surfaces. These vehicles damage our land and wildlife. Illegally parked cars will be cited and subject to tow at the owner’s expense. Save money and stress by choosing one of the following parking options listed below. Don’t forget - entrance to the Kite Festival itself is free!

Free Parking options: Kite Festival Attendees are asked to consider free parking east of I-80 and walking/biking across our new Bike/Pedestrian Bridge. Enjoy a scenic view of the SF Bay while walking to our great kite display and festival.

Pay Lot Parking options within the Marina:

  All Festival Parking in Marina area is $10 per vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE:

There will be Free Shuttle Service serving the fee lots within the Berkeley Marina this year.

There will also be Free Shuttle Service to the Kite Festival from North Berkeley Bart and from West Berkeley at Fourth and Hearst.

 Handicap Accessible parking options: Vehicles with handicap accessible tags may park free in specially marked areas near the Kite Festival. 
 

Parking fees directly support community programs!

The above fee lots are jointly operated under contract with the City of Berkeley by volunteers from two local nonprofits: Berkeley Rotary Club & SEEDS Community Resolution Center.  

The Berkeley Rotary Club was founded locally in 1916 as a member organization dedicated to community service and leadership. Local projects currently sponsored by the Berkeley Rotary Club include: Restoration of Shorebird Park in the Marina; maintenance of Tilden Park Peace Grove and the annual Peace Award; the Dictionary project: Dictionaries for all Berkeley 3rd graders; various College and Youth Leadership Scholarships; school rehabilitation projects in post-Katrina New Orleans and much more!

SEEDS Community Resolution Center (SEEDS)- is a 27 year-old, 501(c)3 nonprofit, community-based organization, that provides alternatives to stressful conflict and/or litigation through  mediation, facilitation, and training to Alameda County residents.  We draw from our 250+ trained volunteer mediators, facilitators, and peacemakers to facilitate greater understanding and mutually acceptable solutions on issues related to: neighbors, families, youth, landlords/tenants, merchants, co-workers, small claims, civil harassment and much more…  Our services are provided for a low cost fee on a sliding scale. No one turned away for inability to pay.

Got Conflict? For information call (510) 548-2377 or check out SEEDS’ website at www.seedcrc.org.