Join us at Sligo Creek Fest! Whether you’re nearby or traveling from afar, we’ve got all the directions and details to help you get here with ease.
Biking
Sligo Creek Fest offers a FREE bike valet, making it easy to ditch the lock and roll right in.
Two bike valet locations will be available along Sligo Creek Parkway, one near University Blvd and one near Dennis Ave. The valet accepts all types of bikes, including road, e-bikes, and cargo bikes, as well as helmets, bike accessories, strollers, and scooters. Bags are not accepted.
What is a bike valet?
- Think of it as a coat check for your bike. Trained attendants securely park and monitor your bike while you enjoy the festival.
How It Works
- Check in by providing your name and cell phone number.
- The valet will generate a digital claim ticket to check in your bike.
- When you’re ready to leave, show your text to retrieve your bike.
Is it free and safe?
- Yes! Your bike will be parked in a secure area, under constant surveillance by bike valets to prevent theft or damage.
Additional Information
- Attendees utilizing the bike valet will need to accept the conditions of use when checking in bikes. The conditions can be reviewed here: https://bikevaletdmv.com/liability-waivers/.
- Learn more at: https://bikevaletdmv.com/event/moco-parks-sligo-creek-festival-2025/.
Walking
Stroll over from your neighborhood, or park at one of the nearby lots listed below and enjoy a short walk to the Sligo Creek Festival.
Kemp Mill Urban Park (1200 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.50 miles (11-minute walk, 3-minute bike ride)
- Surface Type: Paved
Wheaton Forest Local Park (1700 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.60 miles (12-minute walk, 5-minute bike ride)
- Surface Type: Paved
Public Transportation
Both bus stops are located at either end of Sligo Creek Fest.
Stop at Tenbrook Drive & Dennis Avenue
- To enter the event from Dennis Avenue via public transportation, take Bus #8 to Tenbrook Drive and Dennis Avenue (Stop ID: 26364)
Stop at Sligo Creek Parkway & University Boulevard
- To enter the event from University Boulevard via public transportation, take Bus #8, C2, or C4 to University Boulevard and Sligo Creek Parkway (Stop ID: 2000477)
Accessible & Public Parking
ADA-accessible parking can be found at MacDonald Knolls Early Childhood Center (10611 Tenbrook Dr, Silver Spring MD 20901).
Limited public parking can be found at Sligo Creek Middle School (1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902) and Glen Haven Elementary School (10900 Inwood Ave., Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902)
Macdonald Knolls Early Childhood Center (10611 Tenbrook Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901)
- Estimated Distance: 0.20 miles (4-minute walk)
- An ADA shuttle will be provided from Macdonald Knolls Early Childhood Center to a walkway to access the event.
Sligo Middle School (1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.30 miles (5-minute walk)
Glen Haven Elementary School (10900 Inwood Ave, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902)
- Estimated Distance: 0.70 miles (15-minute walk)