Downtown Fresno is the city centre, with Chukchansi Park at 1800 Tulare Street as a major destination for games and events. You can reach the area by car, on foot from west Fresno, or by following the venue’s directions from the Amtrak station.
- Key venue: Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721.
- Event parking: Fresno Grizzlies-managed lots charge $10 per vehicle.
- Parking meters: Event nights can extend enforcement until 10 p.m. in designated areas.
Getting Oriented in Downtown Fresno
Downtown Fresno’s central business district includes Chukchansi Park and the Fulton Mall area. The park is in the center of Highways 99, 180 and 41.
If you’re driving, note your destination street before setting off: the park’s address is 1800 Tulare Street. The Congo Alley Garage is at 1919 Tulare Street, on the corner of Tulare Street and Fulton Mall; it has 313 parking stalls, including 7 disabled spaces.
For a wider picture of local connections beyond downtown, the getting around Fresno guide covers transit, driving and other connections.
How do you get to Chukchansi Park?
Chukchansi Park is in downtown Fresno, and its directions vary by approach: drivers coming from Highway 99 north or Highway 41 north use different exits and turns.
Driving from Highway 99 north
Take the Ventura exit, turn right on Ventura to Van Ness, then turn left on Van Ness and left on Inyo or Tulare.
Driving from Highway 41 north
Take the Van Ness exit toward Downtown, turn left on Van Ness, then left on Inyo or Tulare.
Coming from the Amtrak station
Take Santa Fe Avenue to Inyo Street, then continue on Inyo Street to the park.
For more detail on reaching the venue and planning around tickets and event days, see the Chukchansi Park visitor guide.
Walking and Local Connections
From west Fresno, the walk to downtown takes about 58 minutes. Fresno Area Express (FAX) routes serving the Fulton Central Business District include Q, 22, 26, 28, 32, 34 and 38; Route 28 also serves Chukchansi Park.
Transit routes and service details can change, so check the official site before you go. For a day that combines downtown with other parts of the city, the one-day Fresno itinerary offers another way to plan your stops.
Planning Around Business Hours and Events
Parking rules in downtown Fresno depend on the location and whether an event is taking place, so check the meter decals and posted terms when you park.
The City of Fresno says most downtown meters are enforced from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some meters are enforced until 10 p.m. every day when an event is taking place at Chukchansi Park, Selland Arena, Saroyan Theatre or the Convention Center; meter decals identify this event-specific rule.
Downtown has approximately 2,000 meters, with time limits ranging from 30 minutes to 10 hours and rates of $1.00 or $1.50 per hour, depending on location.
City-operated lots and garages charge $3.00 for the first hour and $1.00 for each additional hour, up to a $9.00 daily maximum. Facilities closest to Fulton Mall are free after 6 p.m. and on weekends unless an event is taking place at Chukchansi Park.
The Congo Alley Garage is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., extending to 10 p.m. during events. Its rate is the first hour free, then $1.00 for each additional hour, with a $9 maximum Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fresno Grizzlies-managed lots at the park charge $10 per vehicle. On event nights, street parking meters are enforced until 10 p.m.
For a downtown outing from a two-star motel room in west Fresno, the city centre is about a 9-minute drive from Welcome Inn.
FAQs
Where is Chukchansi Park?
It is at 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721, in the center of Highways 99, 180 and 41.
Which FAX routes serve downtown Fresno?
Routes Q, 22, 26, 28, 32, 34 and 38 serve the Fulton Central Business District. Route 28 also serves Chukchansi Park.
Does parking enforcement change on event days?
Yes. Some meters are enforced until 10 p.m. when events take place at designated downtown venues, including Chukchansi Park. Check meter decals for the applicable rule.