Does anybody have any info on motorcycle parking? I've tried searching but came up with nothing.

 

I saw an article about a bicycle area in the garages, but nothing about mc.

 

Did anyone that went to one of the games so far see a motorcycle area? If so, where? In the garages? Surface lot?

 

Do they open the gate for the players' parking and let me pull right in and park next to Hanley's Camaro?

Not a good situation...

 

http://www.miamihera...ns-stadium.html

In regards to Motorcycles- In the garages when making turns there seems to be a empty space that a MC can park, not sure if they'll allow it. Maybe call the marlins and double check.

 

TBH, I wouldn't ride a MC in that neighborhood in traffic. Could be deadly even at 2MPH in traffic.

Why can't the Marlins do what the Nats did for the first few years of their new stadium? The Nats allowed people to park for free at a peripheral lot and ran shuttles to the park.

 

That should alleviate some of the traffic problems near the stadium and should give people guaranteed parking. It seems like they are trying to do that with the trolley service, but that's pretty limited.

Not a good situation...

 

http://www.miamihera...ns-stadium.html

 

Only one real issue and they are taking care of it. The rest is just sob story stuff like old people dealing with heavy traffic right before a game, and two people who are upset because they can't illegally sell food on the street. But even the vending issue is being looked into.

 

Another negative Herald article. Shocking.

 

What is that? One per day? I swear that paper is being influenced by Braman and his advertising money. It seems like they are actively looking for issues to report on. The bottom line is that with any project of this size, there is going to problems that need to be worked out. Did the Herald really think things were going to go perfectly during the first two games? That's why they are having multiple soft openings.

thanks to all those that answered the initial post questions. i agree the herald and some other media outlets are only painting the negative. example: Herald in English Headline is Marlins Parking Situation Stinks. El Herald Headline (same story) is Marlins Park Opens with Accolades. Pandering to different audiences. Regardless, there are some kinks to fix. If there are other comments on experiences with parking that have occurred AND/OR parking information you would like to get before you go to your first game post it here and I will get it to the right people. Thank.

Ride your bikes to the stadium

 

 

all problems solved

Ride your bikes to the stadium

 

 

all problems solved

 

Wrong.

 

These are all the racks they have:

make them put more racks Marlins

Seems like enough racks.

Ride your bikes to the stadium

 

 

all problems solved

 

Wrong.

 

These are all the racks they have:

 

 

 

That is one lonely bike.

Oh, lonely bike.......

I'll occasionally ride my bike if the bike parking is free.

All I know is its going to get crazy come April if they don't work something out and fast. I'm no math expert but I don't think 6,000 spots for 37,000 people is going to work.

All I know is its going to get crazy come April if they don't work something out and fast. I'm no math expert but I don't think 6,000 spots for 37,000 people is going to work.

 

 

The Orange Bowl had a capacity of 82,000 and 4,000 on-site parking spots...and yet somehow people managed for decades.

 

This article says that there was an estimated 20,000 parking spots in the area surrounding the OB.

http://www.sun-senti...RA0000003.topic

 

It's worth noting that the AAA has a single garage for about 1000 cars and 19,000+ manage to get to Heat games without major problems. People will figure this out.

 

Is the parking situation ideal? No, but if there was enough parking for games at the OB, there will be PLENTY for Marlins Park. People just need to adjust to the that fact that like many ballparks placed in downtown or residential areas, there won't be acres of parking we are used to. So you arrive a little earlier, pre-pay for a parking pass, walk a little further, or try out the public transportation options that exist. It's the price we have to pay for a great ballpark.

What fauouwls said. I think the problem lies more with the way the city is handling the traffic than with the parking itself. Like I said, what happened to me on Wednesday, where I spent something like 40 minutes trying to park, was not because I couldn't find somewhere to park. I knew where to park and already had a spot allocated for myself. The problem was getting to the garage. Hell, once I got to the street which leads to the garage, it was pretty damn quick. Getting onto NW 3rd street, which for reasons unknown to me the police had the turning lane to it blocked off, was the mission in all this.

Are those 20,000 spots in actual lots or garages? Or are they street parking in some dude's yard? Is the area safe several blocks from the park?

 

Did UM used to charter buses from their campus to the Orange Bowl? Were there charter services coming from other parts of South Florida?

 

I think people are running the risk of comparing apples to oranges. Football games are more infrequent and treated more like "events." Baseball games promote more of a family atmosphere. The fact that they are held more regularly means that people should have to put up with far less hassle. The situation you guys are describing sounds much worse than any parking I've seen for baseball stadium. I blame the city/county though (not really the Marlins) for having sh*tty transit options.

Are those 20,000 spots in actual lots or garages? Or are they street parking in some dude's yard? Is the area safe several blocks from the park?

 

Did UM used to charter buses from their campus to the Orange Bowl? Were there charter services coming from other parts of South Florida?

 

I think people are running the risk of comparing apples to oranges. Football games are more infrequent and treated more like "events." Baseball games promote more of a family atmosphere. The fact that they are held more regularly means that people should have to put up with far less hassle. The situation you guys are describing sounds much worse than any parking I've seen for baseball stadium. I blame the city/county though (not really the Marlins) for having sh*tty transit options.

 

 

I only went to 3 or 4 games at the OB and parked on-site every time, so I don't know where the other spots were located. I'm sure others on the board are more familiar. I don't think that the few blocks surrounding the park are particuarly unsafe...at least I doubt that they are more unsafe then say the areas around the AAA where people park. Like I said though, I'm not real familiar with the area.

 

As for the old OB, a quick Internet search showed that for Hurricanes games, they used a park and ride service from lots on the opposite side of the Miami River. Is that something the Marlins are doing?

 

I'm sure parking is going to be an issue, at least for the first few weeks as people figure it out, but I'm also sure that if the area can support 75,000-80,000 people with less parking spots available then what we have now, it should be able to accomodate 37,000 with more on-site parking. Sure, there are far less football games than baseball games, but there will also be far less people attendning these games.

As a college student, I walked from campus to the metro, then took the metro to some place where I picked up a bus, which then took me straight to the OB.

As a college student, I walked from campus to the metro, then took the metro to some place where I picked up a bus, which then took me straight to the OB.

 

 

yeah was great for the students, free metrorail pass then quick bus shuttle to the stadium.

 

in later years I'd just pay to park in someone's yard near the stadium. really not that big of a deal. as others have said, I would be more concerned with traffic flow than with having enough space.

Are those 20,000 spots in actual lots or garages? Or are they street parking in some dude's yard? Is the area safe several blocks from the park?

 

Did UM used to charter buses from their campus to the Orange Bowl? Were there charter services coming from other parts of South Florida?

 

I think people are running the risk of comparing apples to oranges. Football games are more infrequent and treated more like "events." Baseball games promote more of a family atmosphere. The fact that they are held more regularly means that people should have to put up with far less hassle. The situation you guys are describing sounds much worse than any parking I've seen for baseball stadium. I blame the city/county though (not really the Marlins) for having sh*tty transit options.

 

I wouldn't feel safe walking around that area after a night game let out. Seriously, there is going to be problems.

 

And yeah, comparing a once a week event to a baseball schedule is pretty dumb.

There is going to be a mess of Marlins fans walking around the area after the game. I don't think there should be any safety concerns.

 

 

 

Bring your gat

There is going to be a mess of Marlins fans walking around the area after the game. I don't think there should be any safety concerns.

 

 

 

Bring your gat

 

I don't that will be much reassurance for families. It is a bad, low income neighborhood. Parking in some dude's yard on some side street is not normal practice for any other MLB ballpark in the country.

I don't do guns... but I'll remember to pack my machete before I fly over

Are those 20,000 spots in actual lots or garages? Or are they street parking in some dude's yard? Is the area safe several blocks from the park?

 

Did UM used to charter buses from their campus to the Orange Bowl? Were there charter services coming from other parts of South Florida?

 

I think people are running the risk of comparing apples to oranges. Football games are more infrequent and treated more like "events." Baseball games promote more of a family atmosphere. The fact that they are held more regularly means that people should have to put up with far less hassle. The situation you guys are describing sounds much worse than any parking I've seen for baseball stadium. I blame the city/county though (not really the Marlins) for having sh*tty transit options.

 

 

I only went to 3 or 4 games at the OB and parked on-site every time, so I don't know where the other spots were located. I'm sure others on the board are more familiar. I don't think that the few blocks surrounding the park are particuarly unsafe...at least I doubt that they are more unsafe then say the areas around the AAA where people park. Like I said though, I'm not real familiar with the area.

 

As for the old OB, a quick Internet search showed that for Hurricanes games, they used a park and ride service from lots on the opposite side of the Miami River. Is that something the Marlins are doing?

 

I'm sure parking is going to be an issue, at least for the first few weeks as people figure it out, but I'm also sure that if the area can support 75,000-80,000 people with less parking spots available then what we have now, it should be able to accomodate 37,000 with more on-site parking. Sure, there are far less football games than baseball games, but there will also be far less people attendning these games.

But isn't the Heat arena actually near downtown? Rather than being located in a low income residential area? A near downtown location should bring more safety and legitimate parking options (not some guy's yard).

 

I can foresee the traffic/parking situation being the new excuse if attendance starts to dwindle in future seasons. Hopefully the city/county will implement more transit options by then.