How do I get to Madeline Park?

The park is located in the heart of Kern Place near the University of Texas at El Paso at 900 E Baltimore Dr. Please reference the map below for directions. 

What can I bring to the park? 

We invite you to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs, snacks and drinks, and of course, your sense of wonder! We also recommend insect repellant, sunscreen, and a light jacket depending on the weather. The market vendors generally accept either cash or card. Glass containers at parks are currently prohibited by the City of El Paso.

A full list of park rules can be found here: ParkRules.pdf (elpasotexas.gov) 

Will there be a different show each night? 

All the performances will be Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, but feel free to return as often as you wish!

How much does it cost to see the play?

The show is absolutely free! Made possible by the generous contributions of private donors, grants, UTEP's Department of English and College of Liberal Arts, the Kern Place Association, and Eden Performing Arts. If you'd like to support the festival, please click here: Donate

Where can I park?

Kern Place has graciously invited Festival visitors to use the area's curbside street parking. We do ask that you not park in restricted zones such as driveways, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, and within 15 feet of fire hydrants. Also, we kindly ask that any trash be carried out or placed in bins before leaving the area.

There is also plenty of nearby parking at the seven story Sun Metro garage next to the Don Haskins center. A 15-minute walk to the park from there will take you through Kern Place's vibrant Cincinatti district. There is a fee to park at the Sun metro garage of $1 per hour. Directions to the garage can be found here:  Sun Metro Glory Road Transfer Center - Google Maps

There are no designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities at the park. There is one ramp entry with a paved walk located at the corner of the park at the intersection of Baltimore and Kern. This walkway leads directly to the pavilion where the play will take place (approx. 350 ft. from the entry ramp).

Can I bring my pet?

Madeline Park is a city owned park and as such you are welcome to bring your furry family members. Please remember it is unlawful to have them in public at-large (off-leash), unregistered, and without an up-to-date rabies vaccination by county ordinance. Please clean up after your pet! For more information about the city's pet ordinance visit: OP-16-013 Animal Regulations.pdf (epcounty.com)

How long does the event last?

The festival opens at 6pm and the show starts at 6:40. The performance is about 85 minutes, and the market vendors usually stay open for half an hour after the show. The park itself is open from 6am-11pm.