Parking
Parking is available in city lots near Van Andel Arena. View downtown Grand Rapids parking options.
Please allow for road conditions, construction, and weather when planning your travel time to the Van Andel Arena. View City of Grand Rapids road construction projects website.
Pricing:
Prices can vary depending on the day, the location, and what events may be in town. Event Rates apply when attendant is present. Event rates are determined based on anticipated occupancy and posted at facility entrance. Download the Grand Rapids Parking Facility Map(PDF, 6MB)(PDF, 147KB) and Parking Facility Rates(PDF, 292KB)(PDF, 101KB).
Paying for Parking:
Cash, and debit or credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express) are accepted. Some locations accept Apple Pay, Android Pay and Google Pay. For special events, you'll pay upon entry at most parking locations.
Accessible Parking:
Accessible parking is available in all City owned and operated parking ramps and surface parking lots. Each lot has accessible designated spaces, including van-accessible spaces, for vehicles displaying a current state-issued disability placard or license plate. Accessible spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly. Please refer to the Directions & Parking tab for locations, availability and additional information regarding City parking. City of Grand Rapids Parking Services can be contacted at 616-456-3290.
The drop off area for the arena's ADA accessible entrance is on Ottawa Ave. at the southwest entrance of the Arena.
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