southsider2k5 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:48 PM) Tickets? just like the old days. since i have been gone for something like 8-9 yrs, how have the opener been like, re tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 We did not get a parking pass, hopefully we are not in the lot 2 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:06 AM) We did not get a parking pass, hopefully we are not in the lot 2 miles away. Take the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:08 AM) Take the train. I am taking the train, however, grills are difficult to bring on the CTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:06 AM) We did not get a parking pass, hopefully we are not in the lot 2 miles away. Get there very early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:06 AM) We did not get a parking pass, hopefully we are not in the lot 2 miles away. As someone who is coming from 180 miles away and doesn't know the city well, would it be wise for me to purchase parking in advance? I've been to plenty of games but usually not ones that will be as packed as this. If I don't pay for a pass in advance how early would be recommended to arrive to ensure parking in the Sox lots? I remember when Frank Thomas had his number retired we ended up having to park a long ways from the stadium and take a shuttle. I'd rather not have to do that again. Edited March 27, 2015 by lasttriptotulsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have club seats for opening day... ...and my parents live in Bridgeport, so I have unlimited parking passes for anywhere in the hood, yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 04:14 PM) I am taking the train, however, grills are difficult to bring on the CTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:14 AM) I am taking the train, however, grills are difficult to bring on the CTA. How big is your grill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Bar bus trip for me to quell parking fears!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) As someone who is coming from 180 miles away and doesn't know the city well, would it be wise for me to purchase parking in advance? I've been to plenty of games but usually not ones that will be as packed as this. If I don't pay for a pass in advance how early would be recommended to arrive to ensure parking in the Sox lots? I remember when Frank Thomas had his number retired we ended up having to park a long ways from the stadium and take a shuttle. I'd rather not have to do that again. Get there early, like two hours or more, if you can. This will be a big game, and a big tailgate, so there will be an early arriving crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 how is parking still such an issue and it's clear just from this thread that people are confused, even hardcore fans that post on message boards, about how exactly best to get to the park. Makes me think the Sox have done a really poor job figuring out how to make it simple for folks. They need something better than "take the train". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) As someone who is coming from 180 miles away and doesn't know the city well, would it be wise for me to purchase parking in advance? I've been to plenty of games but usually not ones that will be as packed as this. If I don't pay for a pass in advance how early would be recommended to arrive to ensure parking in the Sox lots? I remember when Frank Thomas had his number retired we ended up having to park a long ways from the stadium and take a shuttle. I'd rather not have to do that again. Years ago I drove to a game with the Yankees in town and the same thing happened to me. We had to park east of IIT, take a bus, and probably got to the park by the 4th inning or so. Never driving to a sold out game again. Luckily, the attendance problems prevent this from being a constant problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 05:23 PM) Get there early, like two hours or more, if you can. This will be a big game, and a big tailgate, so there will be an early arriving crowd. in the 90's we had to get there around 9 am and still there were alots of people...... just imagine bears tailgating kind of crowd for that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) As someone who is coming from 180 miles away and doesn't know the city well, would it be wise for me to purchase parking in advance? I've been to plenty of games but usually not ones that will be as packed as this. If I don't pay for a pass in advance how early would be recommended to arrive to ensure parking in the Sox lots? I remember when Frank Thomas had his number retired we ended up having to park a long ways from the stadium and take a shuttle. I'd rather not have to do that again. Sorry, didn't mean to freak you out. You will definitely find parking, sox usually have 2 big lots they rarely even use on games. I just was hoping to tailgate closer to the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 11:41 AM) How big is your grill? Just a weber. Plus chairs/tables. It's my first opening day, want to do more than my normal routine of drinking a tallboy on the curb next to someone's pickup truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 12:25 PM) how is parking still such an issue and it's clear just from this thread that people are confused, even hardcore fans that post on message boards, about how exactly best to get to the park. Makes me think the Sox have done a really poor job figuring out how to make it simple for folks. They need something better than "take the train". Well, not everyone can park close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 My family has been parking on the street in front of Schaller's pump for a long time now. We've never received a parking ticket. It's with I a Mike's walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4789 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I always suggest to people to buy parking passes when they get the tickets, it tells them exactly where to park. If tailgating we tend to get there two and a half hours prior to game time. That way we have time for traffic as well as waiting in lines to park. I normally go to lot E i believe. It tends to open earlier since they have employees parking there also. Be very careful parking in any lots that are not official lots. I have had friends wanting to save a few bucks and their cars got towed. Also while some people enjoy looking for the free parking, its not worth it, it normally takes to long and you have a nice hike. Now if you have a sticker thats another story. Wish i was going to the game. Do they still allow you to bring food into the park. We would normally grill extra sausages and put them in a bag and bring them in, the see the food and its ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 My favorite Opening Day was 2006. Would be nice to attend something similar next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 12:25 PM) how is parking still such an issue and it's clear just from this thread that people are confused, even hardcore fans that post on message boards, about how exactly best to get to the park. Makes me think the Sox have done a really poor job figuring out how to make it simple for folks. They need something better than "take the train". Parking at the Cell isnt an issue...at all. Not even sure how anyone can argue that it is. Easily accessible, plenty of spots everywhere, usually cheap (especially on Sunday's). Worse comes to worse, park on 31st and walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'll be parking outside gate 2. Right by the exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skobabe8 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 QUOTE (Dunt @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 08:21 PM) Parking at the Cell isnt an issue...at all. Not even sure how anyone can argue that it is. Easily accessible, plenty of spots everywhere, usually cheap (especially on Sunday's). Worse comes to worse, park on 31st and walk. Parking complaints on Opening Day is as much a tradition as fireworks after home runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 05:08 PM) Well, not everyone can park close. just doesn't help get people to the park. Part of the reason attendance is so high is that at 90% of modern parks parking or public transit is a given. Doesn't really seem like enough people know to just park and take the train. Maybe it's the bad rep the neighborhood has it's a perceived safety thing for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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