Parking & Transportation

Getting to the Winterhaven Festival of Lights

The Winterhaven Festival of Lights is a beloved, walkable neighborhood event built by—and for—our community. To keep everyone safe and ensure emergency access, parking in residential areas is strictly prohibited and will be actively enforced. Please plan ahead, use our designated parking lots, rideshare options, and carpool whenever possible.

How to Enter the Festival

The neighborhood is fully walkable, with four main pedestrian entrances:

West Entrance – Main Entrance
Tucson Blvd & East Fort Lowell Road  (Kleindale/Main Entrance)

North Entrance
Prince Road & Campbell Ave  (enter by foot on Treat Ave)

South Entrance
Fort Lowell Road (between Country Club Road & Tucson Blvd)

East Entrance
Fort Lowell & Country Club Rd  (Enter on East Kleindale or the Main Entrance)
Please walk carefully, respect neighbors, and follow all posted signage.

Parking Information

No Parking in Residential Neighborhoods to the East, West, South and North of Festival

Barricades and Residential Parking Signs will be posted in all communities surrounding the community approximately ¼ of a mile surrounding the festival.

If you are a nearby business or resident that would like additional resources with barricades, or specialty signage, please contact me via email at amandakatemarquez@gmail.com

Winterhaven is a private residential neighborhood. To protect emergency routes and neighborhood safety:

Street parking inside Winterhaven is prohibited.
Surrounding residential neighborhoods are prohibited for parking or blocking any access to residential driveways in any surrounding residential neighborhood
Parking enforcement will be active nightly. Violators may be ticketed or towed.

Where to Park

Use one of our Official Festival Parking Lots, located at nearby businesses, schools, and churches. These lots:

Are clearly marked and easy to find
Feature security lighting
May offer restrooms, food vendors, or other amenities
Keep you safely out of residential areas

Official Parking Lots

Our goal this year is to make parking easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. All official parking lots will be provided with official parking signage, and included on the online map.

Parking Locations:

Official parking lots

Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club $10/per car with included shuttle (4001 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716) *Shuttle will drop at Prince/Treat and Pickup

Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club $10/per car with included shuttle (4001 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716) *Shuttle will drop at Prince/Treat and Pickup
The Masonic Lodge $15/per car (3590 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Dollar General $10-$15/per car (3436 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Speedy Mart $10-$15/per car (Speedymart, 3370 N Country Club Rd #130, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Winterhaven Square Shopping Center $10-$15/car (3118 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Sweet Vibes Raspado + Gelato $10-$15/per car (3161 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Zen Massage $10-$15/per car (3040 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Ft Lowell Business Center managed by the Pima County Sheriff’s Posse $10-$15/per car (2990 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Danny’s Baboquivari Lounge $10-$15/per car (2910 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Desert Milagros $5/per car (2550 East Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 86716)
Unió Digital IT Services $10-$15/per car (2828 E Fort Lowell Rd Suite 1, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Sublime Grooming $10-$15/per car (2608 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Dan’s Toy Shop – Free Parking (2502 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Northminster Presbyterian Church $10-$15/per car (2450 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719)
My SONshine – Free Parking (2411 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719)
Zona Fountains – Free Parking (2515 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Pizano’s Pizza Parking Lot (2921 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Open Lot – Former Car Wash $10-$15/per car (3001 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Open Dirt Lot – $10-$15/per car (2540 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
Sun Tran Drop off Site at Ft Lowell & Kleindale – Route details to be announced soon

If your business is not listed, and you would like to be included in the map, please contact Kate Marquez at
amandakatemarquez@gmail.com or call (520) 240-2766

Transportation & Specialty Ride Options

Walking
The most immersive way to enjoy the lights—and the easiest way to avoid traffic. Entrances are open from all directions.

Rideshare – Lyft
 Skip the parking altogether. Use 2718 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 as your drop-off location near the Prince & Treat entrance.

Specialty Transportation

Due to the absence of vendor applications for trolleys, wagons, or hayrides, Winterhaven will operate with a walking-first format. Specialty mobility experiences remain available through two activation partners:

Arizona Party Bikes
 Climb aboard the Holiday Lit Party Bike for guided rides through decorated streets. Led by a party captain, guests can enjoy festive décor, group singalongs, photo stops, and memorable holiday fun.

 Call: 844-654-5544
Or Click: Book Arizona Party Bikes

Silent Adventures Tucson – Mobile Silent Disco Tour
 Straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Silent Adventures brings a 60-minute guided silent disco walk filled with comedy, choreography, and joyful group antics.

Call: 520-256-0469
Or Click: Book Silent Adventures

Assisted Living Drive-Through Nights

We’re once again hosting Mobility Nights—special evenings designed to give residents of senior and assisted living communities, support homes, and a comfortable way to experience the Festival before pedestrian traffic begins. We are asking residents to turn on their lights 30 minutes early, at 5:30 pm, on these nights.

Monday, December 15
Wednesday, December 17
5:30 – 6:30 PM with guided escort through the neighborhood

Assisted Living Busses must pre-register their vehicles.
Assisted Living Bus Staging will take place at Northminster Church

Assisted Living Drive-thru Night Details & Application >

Sun Tran Bus Map