Park N Party
I don't know if anyone has seen this yet., but Park n Party has come to Ann Arbor (as well as East Lansing). For a slight upcharge, they will reserve a space for you at one of several lots around the stadium. These include Cubs AC for $17 per space, Berkley Ave for $50 a space, Ann Arbor Golf and Outing for $40-50 per space and Fingerle lumber for $35 per space. They will also do RV space reservations.
You can check them out at: www.parknparty.com
See you all at the game
August 30th, 2011 at 8:17 AM ^
Does anyone else think this is dumb? If you don't get there on time you don't get your spot!
What time does everyone think they will let cars line up for the University golf course?
August 30th, 2011 at 8:32 AM ^
What entrance do you use? I'm thinking of switching from AAGOC to the UofM course.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:11 AM ^
Parking should be first come first serve. One should be rewarded for arriving early. I hope the prime spots don't get filled up by these park and party people.
August 30th, 2011 at 10:59 AM ^
Same should apply to the student section. Those who arrive first should get to choose their seats.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:11 AM ^
Hell, I'll reserve a spot for you on my girlfriend's street for 20 bucks. She lives like 5 minutes from the stadium (by fingerle, actually)
August 30th, 2011 at 9:19 AM ^
We usually go in the State Street entrance at the university golf course. On the website, they do not list that course as a place to reserve spots. I don't think the city will let cars line up at 6 am if they are not opening till Noon.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:19 AM ^
We usually go in the State Street entrance at the university golf course. On the website, they do not list that course as a place to reserve spots. I don't think the city will let cars line up at 6 am if they are not opening till Noon.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:57 AM ^
What time do they start parking cars on normal gamedays? I have a satellite dish, is there enough open space to get a signal?
August 30th, 2011 at 10:02 AM ^
The golf course usually lets in cars between 7:30 and 8:00. I think it depends on how long the line is but not sure. There are many satellite dishes out there. You should be fine
August 30th, 2011 at 11:43 AM ^
See here:
http://www.mgoblue.com/genrel/082609aad.html
State Street entrance opens at 7:00... Main Street at 8:00
If you want a badass spot... get to the State Street entrance early, and you can get on the fairway... if you can get a couple cars in a row, you will have the ultimate amount of space. This is especially awesome for 3:30 games. The only problem w/ the UMGC is that they close shortly (1-2 hours) after the game ends and boot everyone out.
August 30th, 2011 at 11:58 AM ^
I used to park with a group at AAGOC but after they booted all the groups out back in 08 I've been on my own which kinda sucks. I'd like to get with a group of regulars again someplace. It's nice to see the same people every week and have some fun. We need to get a group of regular tailgaters together. Anyone interested?
August 30th, 2011 at 8:17 PM ^
I'm down for that. I've always parked at pioneer, but I think i'm gonna be on the golf course this year. Usuallly just me and one other person. I would like to find a regular group of tailgaters to join.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:28 AM ^
I think the idea sounds good, but in reality, the people who are going to tailgate are just going to get there early, set up and not have to worry about where they are going to park. This will appeal to someone who has less time and more money and just wants to show up to what they believe will be a primo spot, grab a beer and head to the game. Takes away from all the pre-game ritual for me. I would never use it. People must use it though, because they have a lot of areas they serve.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:50 AM ^
First time poster, great board, love reading everyones insight!! I was wondering, if you park in the golf course lot, can you leave over night and pick up Sunday Morning? I am actually from Columbus, but a die hard UM fan, and im heading up for the Nebraska game. So i was trying to figure out a good spot to park and leave it, so we dont drink and drive. Our hotel is only 3 miles away, however we wanted our truck to tailgate, thank you very much for the help! Go Blue.
August 30th, 2011 at 10:15 AM ^
You can't leave a car overnight. They will tow you if it's not gone 2 hours after the game is over.
August 30th, 2011 at 10:34 AM ^
Not for everyone - my Dad has been parking at Casey's since the 80's and takes a cab to the front of the stadium. For years we would get a burger, fries, beer and head over just in time for kick-off. Last time I did this with him was the MSU game where we came back from a huge deficit in the 2nd half, 2004 I think. Good times.
August 30th, 2011 at 1:36 PM ^
I think we had a player with the last name Edwards who made some nice catches during that game. I think anyway.
August 30th, 2011 at 11:00 AM ^
Thank you, looks like ill have to figure something out.
August 30th, 2011 at 1:04 PM ^
Nothing like another middleman to gobble up even more money and drain even more enjoyment out of the games. I hope they take a huge bath on this. They are spending money on advertising, too; it would be great if they lost it all.
All this will "accomplish" is to make it touigher for the people working the lots to keep everything straight. I can't wait until someone with a PnP rezzie shows up to a full lot.
August 30th, 2011 at 1:58 PM ^
You are NOT allowed to tailgate (no alcohol) in the CUBS' AC parking lot.
August 30th, 2011 at 5:49 PM ^
Something I've often suggested for people who are going to the tailgates but not running one themselves is to park in the eastern or northen parts of the city and use public or private transit the rest of the way. One time, I parked at Arborland and took the AATA for the balance of the trip. For all Arborland knows, my wife just can't get enough of DSW Shoe Warehouse.....