Directions
>> Where do EHC LifeBuilders' Independence Weekend events happen?
EHC LifeBuilders' Independence Weekend events take place at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose' Guadalupe River Park, located at the southeast corner of W. San Carlos Street and Woz Way.

>> How do we get there?
EHC LifeBuilders recommends taking public transportation to the event. Click here for public transportation information.

For driving directions to Discovery Meadow, click here. (Map courtesy of Google Maps)

Transportation
>> How can I reach Discovery Meadow by public transportation?
Discovery Meadow is easily accessible by VTA's light rail and bus lines. On July 1& 2, the Children's Discovery Museum Light Rail Station is open and adjacent to the Festival grounds. On July 4, due to proximity to the fireworks setup, this station is closed, but Light Rail riders can use the Convention Center station and walk 1 block west on W. San Carlos Street to Discovery Meadow.

For light rail and bus maps, fares and schedules, visit VTA's website.

>> Can I get there by CalTrain or BART?
Yes, but not directly. You will need to transfer to a local VTA line to get directly to the festival grounds.

CalTrain: There are 3 stations used by CalTrain and the VTA Light Rail: San Jose Diridon, Tamien and Mountain View. Discovery Meadow is also in walking distance from the San Jose Diridon station (less than 1 mile). Please view the CalTrain and VTA websites for schedule and fare information.

BART: VTA has busses that connect at the Fremont BART Station. For route, schedule and fare information, please visit the BART and VTA websites.

Parking
>> Where can I park when attending EHC LifeBuilders' Independence Weekend events?
There are several parking lots open to the public in downtown San Jose. Please visit the San Jose Downtown Association for a map of parking lots. Please note: The Alamden/Woz lot will be closed during the festival weekend. The Woz/87 lot will be closed on July 4 due to proximity to the fireworks setup.

>> Where can I lock my bicycle?
All bicycles must be locked outside the park. Only on-duty police officers and park rangers will be allowed to bring bicycles onto the Festival grounds.

Event Map
The NBC11 Festival for Independence benefiting EHC LifeBuilders event map is available to the right. It can also be viewed or printed using the following link:

Full Page Printable Event Map (220KB, JPG)