Semi OT: Michigan gameday parking (sort of special circumstance question)

Submitted by gotohail on
I have to walk with a cane on occasion due to a hip replacement and leg issues (only 32) but I am not officially handicapped so I can't get special parking...I haven't been to the Big House in years and years and even then I wasn't the one driving. I will be attending the Air Force game with my wife and I figured Pioneer would be my best bet if I could get a spot but thought I'd get some feedback from some of you guys since many of you would have much more insight than I would. When I was younger and there I never thought about things like this and we just walked from the dorms. I'm sure this may have been covered many a time however a quick search didn't come up with thi gs other than basic parking and tailgating questions.
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Perkis-Size Me

August 24th, 2012 at 7:05 PM ^

I'm not sure of the prices, but you could try the commuter lots at the tennis complex off of State. They will,in all likelihood, have shuttles to and from the stadium. I have to imagine the prices would be around or just under $20.

Hope that helps.

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gotohail

August 24th, 2012 at 7:17 PM ^

Appreciate the feedback guys... Didn't even think about taking one of the shuttles... Could be a good option if I can't get there early enough.

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1989 UM GRAD

August 24th, 2012 at 7:37 PM ^

On Hoover Street, as the name indicates.  (Although, Birmingham Chrysler was located in Troy, so you never know.)  The owner's name is Brian. (734) 913-6272.  We've been parking there for years.  The store is always open so you even have access to a restroom. 

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1blockradius

August 24th, 2012 at 7:59 PM ^

If you're worried about saving a spot or having where you want to park be full - I'd hold a spot for you at my house up until game time if you want - it's a couple hundred feet from Pioneer.

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MGoPatio

August 24th, 2012 at 10:27 PM ^

Try the neighborhood on Berkley Ave. There are a ton of residential spaces available, just 150 yards or so, from the Big House. At my place, we used to offer individual parking, but we're moving to a whole package deal for event groups. We have several neighbors who are looking for season-long parkers. Contact me through Facebook (MGoPatio) and I'll see if I can set you up with one of our neighbors.

...if you're still looking.

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gamedayparking

August 25th, 2012 at 12:41 AM ^

It sounds like you have a spot, but if you're interested "there is an app for that." The GameDay Parking - Ann Arbor App for iPhone (see www.gamedayparkingapps.com) shows all unreserved parking in town for football game days, and you can sort locations by price and by distance to the stadium. After you select a spot, it gives the user turn-by-turn directions to the parking spot. Again, it sounds like you're taken care of, but if you want to watch the Maize and Blue in Ann Arbor, South Bend (Notre Dame) on Sept 22, or West Lafayette (Purdue) on Oct 6, give it a try.

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MSHOT92

August 25th, 2012 at 8:58 AM ^

Pioneer will not be sold out. They continue to raise the prices and exclude season ticket holders from getting parking privelage due to points systems. Last year my son played youth football late enough in the morning that we wouldn't arrive until about half time, and they were no longer charging for parking and we rolled right in, never had a problem, tons of spots were available for every game regardless. I'd guess the shuttle idea might be the most accomodating but personally I hate waiting on someone/shuttle to leave.

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Seth

August 25th, 2012 at 10:45 AM ^

Man I love this community sometimes.

I also could point you to a couple of MGoSponsors. MGoPatio you know. Also you might want to look up Park 'n Party, who will be a September sponsor. They broker parking spots and you can search by game and distance, or call them and explain your situation and they can hook you up. This is a good way to get some tailgating in and not be 100 miles from the stadium after.

A really good option if you're not going to be taking in pre-game festivities is drop-off. You can use the same premium entrance the box seat users use, in the back of the stadium near Crisler.

The stadium also has a shuttle from all of its official parking lots for people with disabilities, or crutches, or can fake it.

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