Ferry Field to become "premium" tailgating lot
Hopefully they open it up for parking for MBB and Hockey etc.
Parking in that area for Hockey/Volleyball/Softball/Baseball etc. is very slim pickens.
But Pioneer will always be the most fun....
Nah, Ann Arbor Golf & Outing is better.
Do not like the idea of paving hallowed ground.
I don't either. Lots of points were scored there.
It might be a good idea to read the link within the Detroit News story---you'll then see that nothing is being paved over, altered or destroyed in the process of allowing tailgating on Ferry Field. The link also explains what you get for your big money, describing 4 different levels of size, supplies and services provided, including tent, tables, linen, coolers (not provided for pooping, IceHole) and ice, catering consierge service, etc., the largest setup for up to 60 guests with all the bells and whistles for over $9000 per season.
My best guess is that only the tailgate set-ups and foot traffic are going to be allowed on the field and track surfaces, while vehicles will be parking on the adjacent lots.
Here's the link to the details about the services, etc, that you get from "TailgateGuys", the company providing the set-ups:
https://tailgateguys.com/home/Michigan
I won't be tailgating there. AAGO suits me just fine (as long as the weather cooperates).
Are they really going to pave it over?
That would just make it an extension of the gray lot then,
I dont get the sentiment that Ferry Field must be saved. The football stadium part is long gone and the track was no longer good enough to host meets on it. Regents field and the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds no longer exist either. Its not like bulldozing Yost. Theres not really anything left at Ferry Field these days.
I would be sad if it was paved over. It is such a historic site for track and field. It is also used regularly by local track and running clubs. I do my speed work at Ferry Field at least once a week.
I have seen these setups at games at other schools. At Auburn Tailgate Guys comprise a ton of their campus. The base package is basically space and an ezup but the next tier comes with a TV - Satellite dish. Pretty sweet.