Getting to the Ballpark
Great American Ball Park is located at the corner of Second Street and Joe Nuxhall Way in downtown Cincinnati.
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202-4109
PLEASE NOTE: Day of game parking passes will be available via CREDIT CARD purchase only. Cash will not be accepted.
Questions about parking and directions? Call 513-765-7400.
Questions about bus parking? Call 513-765-7600 to speak to a Group Account Representative or email [email protected]
PARKING & TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MAY 3-5 WEEKEND
Fans attending Reds games May 3-5, 2024, should be aware of special parking and traffic considerations, as downtown Cincinnati hosts the Flying Pig Marathon. Please allow extra time for arriving at games to see your Reds in action.
The free Waze navigation app will reflect all road closures in real-time. Be sure to share this navigation tip with friends and family.
Transportation Recommendations:
GPS recommended addresses for the Reds official parking garages (Waze)
- GPS recommended address for Central Riverfront Garage (yellow parking passes) 149 Broadway St.
- GPS recommended address for Central Riverfront West Garage (green parking passes) 102 West Pete Rose Way
- GPS recommended address for East Garage (blue parking passes) is 475 East Pete Rose Way
- Many public transit options are available to make arriving at the game or festival easier, including the Cincinnati Bell Connector, Cincinnati Metro, and Red Bike
The following street closures are in effect
Friday May 3 (6:10 p.m. game - SPECIAL START TIME)
- Mehring Way westbound closed from Joe Nuxhall Way to Gest St. from 6:30 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5
- West Pete Rose Way closed between Gest St. and Central Ave. beginning at 5:00 p.m.
- Elm St. closed south of Freedom Way beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 (6:40 p.m. game)
- Mehring Way from Freeman Ave to East Pete Rose Way 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Mehring Way westbound closed from Joe Nuxhall Way to Gest St. from 6:30 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5
- Third St. ramp from southbound I-71 closed from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Clay Wade Bailey Bridge and Roebling Suspension Bridge closed from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Taylor Southgate Bridge closed from 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 5 (4:10 p.m. game - SPECIAL START TIME)
- Mehring Way from Central Ave. to Joe Nuxhall Way (both directions) will be closed through the end of the marathon ~3:00 p.m.*
- Elm St. from 2nd St. to Mehring Way until 3:00 p.m.*
- East Pete Rose Way from Eggleston to Mehring Way until 2:00 p.m.*
- Westbound E. Pete Rose Way as well as westbound Mehring Way from E. Pete Rose Way to Joe Nuxhall Way until 1:00 p.m. *
*Roads will close as the lead marathon runner approaches and open as the last runner passes.
The Cincinnati Bell Connector
The Cincinnati Bell Connector is Cincinnati's modern streetcar system on a 3.6-mile loop connecting the riverfront at The Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine. The streetcar is FREE to ride and Station 1 at The Banks is just steps away from Great American Ball Park. For more information, visit www.cincinnati-oh.gov/streetcar.
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Sunday and holidays: 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
*Schedule subject to change.