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Visiting the Fairgrounds and Lagoon Park

Aerial, panoramic view of the Fairgrounds showing the parking area, Lagoon Park with its island, the layout of the vendor and exhibit tents, the exhibit hall and other Civic Center buildings.

What's here

The Fairgrounds is 80 acres and hosts the beloved Marin County Fair annually during the Fourth of July holiday. This area features a 14-acre lagoon used for toy boat sailing and other recreational activities. 

Lagoon Park

Birds and ducks enjoy the water of Lagoon Park, overlooking the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium

Getting here

The Fairgrounds and Lagoon Park are located off of Civic Center Drive next to the Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium. 

Driving

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  • Travel to Highway 101 and travel southbound 
  • Take the Freitas Parkway exit 
  • Turn left at the stoplight at the end of the freeway off ramp 
  • Travel over the freeway on the overpass 
  • Immediately after the overpass, turn left (tip: watch for cross traffic) 
  • Turn right immediately onto Civic Center Drive 
  • Avenue of the Flags will be the second street on your left after crossing the train tracks 

  • Travel to Highway 101 and head northbound 
  • Take the North San Pedro exit 
  • Take the first right on the freeway off ramp headed east 
  • Turn left at the first stoplight onto Civic Center Drive 
  • Follow Civic Center Drive past the roundabout 
  • Avenue of the Flags will be the first right 

Parking is free, except for the County fair.  
 
Parking is available in several lots around the Marin Center on a first come, first serve basis. During large events parking can be limited and difficult to find.  
 
Street parking is also available on Civic Center Drive and nearby streets. Some events will have signs showing you where to park. 

  • Use 511 to plan your trip to the Marin Center using public transportation. 
  • Golden Gate Transit offers bus service to the Marin Center and County Fairgrounds. 

Rules and access

Accessibility information

Location accessibility

This location has:

  • Wheelchair and limited mobility seating
  • Assistive hearing devices

Disability accommodations

For disability accommodations please phone 415-473-6014 (Voice), CA Relay 711, or email Libby Garrison at least five business days in advance of the event. The County will do its best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.

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Page last updated on December 9, 2024.

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