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# Parking Near McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids

Landmark Parking · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · McGrath Amphitheatre

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

475 1st Street Southwest

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Where Can I Park for McGrath Amphitheatre?

Street parking along 1st Street beside the site and near the Third Avenue bridge puts drivers close to the entrance. For large events, Sunner Memorial Park is the named overflow option, alongside downtown street spaces, lots and garages. Parksy also lists priced 24/7 garage and lot spaces from 0.3 to 0.5 miles away at $0.75 an hour.

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## Street Parking Around McGrath Amphitheatre

The most direct parking option is street parking along 1st Street, beside the site at 475 1st Street Southwest. The venue’s parking directions also identify the Third Avenue bridge as another street-parking area (cedarrapidsamphitheatre.com). These locations put drivers close to the entrance, but spaces are part of the wider downtown supply rather than a dedicated venue lot.

For larger events, the City of Cedar Rapids says Sunner Memorial Park is used for event parking, alongside downtown street parking and parking lots (cedar-rapids.org). The city’s description makes Sunner Memorial Park the named overflow option for major gatherings, while the venue’s own directions point drivers toward 1st Street and the Third Avenue bridge for nearby spaces.

## Downtown Lots and Garages Near the Site

Downtown Cedar Rapids provides additional parking through lots and garages listed by Park Cedar Rapids. The venue’s parking directions send drivers to Park Cedar Rapids to find the nearest downtown option (creventslive.com). This gives event visitors an alternative to searching directly along 1st Street or the Third Avenue bridge.

Sunner Memorial Park is another named option for large-event parking, with the city specifically placing it alongside downtown parking lots and street spaces in its event guidance (cedar-rapids.org). Drivers heading to a busy show can therefore consider the memorial park or a downtown facility before approaching the amphitheater frontage.

Show map of Cedar Rapids

## Event-Night Pressure on 1st Street and the Third Avenue Bridge

Parking demand is likely to be strongest during large events, when Cedar Rapids designates Sunner Memorial Park for additional parking as well as using downtown lots and street spaces (cedar-rapids.org).

The venue identifies 1st Street and the Third Avenue bridge as street-parking locations (cedarrapidsamphitheatre.com). Those streets are the key places to assess first, while Sunner Memorial Park and downtown lots provide the stated event alternatives when nearby curb spaces are busy.

## Parksy Garage and Lot Spaces Near McGrath

Parksy lists three priced spaces about 0.3 miles from McGrath: two secure 24/7 garage spaces and a 24/7 parking lot. Each is priced at $0.75 an hour, giving drivers a nearby bookable choice away from the venue frontage.

At about 0.4 miles, Parksy lists a secure 24/7 commercial garage and an affordable 24/7 parking lot, both priced at $0.75 an hour. A further affordable 24/7 garage space is about 0.5 miles away and also costs $0.75 an hour. These options cover garages and lots within a short downtown walk.

## Walking and Rail Access From Cedar Rapids Center

McGrath is at 475 1st Street Southwest, 309 yards from Cedar Rapids center.

The named parking guidance centers on downtown lots, garages, 1st Street, the Third Avenue bridge and Sunner Memorial Park rather than identifying a nearby rail station or station walking route. Drivers using public transportation can therefore plan around the central downtown location and complete the final approach on foot.

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## Sources

- [Iowa Department of Transportation](https://iowadot.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Parking & Directions](https://www.creventslive.com/p/plan-your-visit1/parking--directions)
- [McGrath Amphitheatre Parking](https://www.cedarrapidsamphitheatre.com/parking/)
- [McGrath Amphitheatre](https://www.cedar-rapids.org/discover_cedar_rapids/city_event_centers/mcgrath_amphitheatre.php)
- [Information](https://www.cedarrapidsamphitheatre.com/information/)
- [Address & Directions](https://www.cedarrapidsamphitheatre.com/address/)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for McGrath Amphitheatre?

Street parking along 1st Street beside the site and near the Third Avenue bridge puts drivers close to the entrance. For large events, Sunner Memorial Park is the named overflow option, alongside downtown street spaces, lots and garages. Parksy also lists priced 24/7 garage and lot spaces from 0.3 to 0.5 miles away at $0.75 an hour.

### Where Is the Closest Street Parking for the Amphitheatre?

The most direct street parking is along 1st Street beside the site at 475 1st Street Southwest. The venue’s parking directions also identify the Third Avenue bridge as another street-parking area. These spaces are part of the wider downtown supply rather than a dedicated venue lot, so availability can be tighter during larger events.

### What Is the Overflow Parking Option for Large Events?

Sunner Memorial Park is the named overflow option for major gatherings. Cedar Rapids places it alongside downtown street parking and parking lots in its event guidance. When nearby curb spaces are busy, drivers can consider Sunner Memorial Park or a downtown facility before approaching the amphitheatre frontage.

### Are There Downtown Garages and Lots Nearby?

Downtown Cedar Rapids provides additional parking through lots and garages listed by Park Cedar Rapids. The venue’s parking directions send drivers there to find the nearest downtown option. This gives event visitors an alternative to searching directly along 1st Street or near the Third Avenue bridge.

### How Much Do Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces Cost?

Parksy lists three priced spaces about 0.3 miles away, including two secure 24/7 garage spaces and a 24/7 parking lot. Each costs $0.75 an hour. At about 0.4 miles, a secure 24/7 commercial garage and an affordable 24/7 parking lot are also priced at $0.75 an hour.

### How Far Is the Amphitheatre From Cedar Rapids Center?

McGrath is 309 yards from Cedar Rapids center. The named parking guidance focuses on downtown lots, garages, 1st Street, the Third Avenue bridge and Sunner Memorial Park. Drivers using public transportation can plan around the central downtown location and complete the final approach on foot.

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