Parking around the P(redacted) question

by DoubleWahoo05 on Apr 21, 2009 10:29 PM EDT

So I'm driving into town from Richmond on Friday after I take a test in the morning, literally hopping in the car and pulling into a parking spot by the stadium and walking right in hopefully at first pitch. It's about 8 hours from here to there and my test ends at 10:50 AM.

Due to these time frames, any advice from locals on where to park. I don't necessarily need the best deal, but things I'm looking for:

-knowing there's a spot available

-easy access from the interstate (not sure how I'm getting there yet...but from the South)

That's about all...appreciate the help.

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No. Not. The. Prog.

The “Pro” or the “P” if you need a nickname. Why more people don’t jump on the fact that we could have the “P” and the “Q” right next to each other is beyond me.

by Voltaire on Apr 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

The Jake

by Logodaedalus on Apr 22, 2009 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

this

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Mind your Gunds and Jakes!

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 22, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

There are a lot of garages right around the stadium itself – given that it’s April, sub-500 baseball and it’s Cleveland, they won’t be full. Or you could park in Tower City and walk through the catwalk that connects the stadium to TC. The garage on Huron and e6th is probably the closest, yeah? (it’s literally connected to the stadium).

by joeee on Apr 21, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

any idea how much this usually runs?

by DoubleWahoo05 on Apr 22, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

I parked in a lot across the street from the Q for 10 bucks for the 2007 Father’s Day game (Awesome Carmona start as I recall). Not a long walk.

Other game, in September, parked in a lot that was East of the Carnegie/Ontario corner. Again, 10 bucks there. Walk 3 blocks past the cemetary to the Jake.

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 22, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

If you are looking for value and closeness, I would say Tower City.

Sometimes I like to get off at the E.21st exit (no traffic). Drive it all the way up to Superior, then head west until I hit E. 9th. There is a parking garage there that usually runs about 5-10 bucks (depending on the day).

Then it’s a short 5-6 block walk to the stadium. On your way there, you can grab some beer/food at Panini’s or a couple dive bars that are on E. 9th.

by Toxicadam on Apr 21, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

Make that E. 22nd exit to get off of.

by Toxicadam on Apr 21, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Tower City in a jam will always have spots. If I don’t have time to look elsewhere this is what I do.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

What am I exiting from at E22nd, interstate wise?

by DoubleWahoo05 on Apr 22, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

You’d be driving on 90E.

Google Maps link

by Toxicadam on Apr 22, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I was a big fan of the $3 parking about only a quarter to a half mile further down than where that church had parking

by Roger Dorn on Apr 21, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

This was back in the late 90’s/early 00’s though, so not sure if things have changed. If someone could help me out on street names too, it’s been awhile

by Roger Dorn on Apr 21, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s 10 bucks now.

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 22, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Park somewhere close to the Rapid and take it downtown. It’s cheaper, and it’s always good to patronize RTA.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 22, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

I’d recommend this, but no if you’re stressed out and pissed after an 8 hour car ride. If you go this route – you can park right across the river by the West Side Market and catch the red line (I believe).

by joeee on Apr 22, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Personally, I’d prefer to not have to deal with getting in/out of a crowded lot after an 8 hour ride. But yeah, you’re correct — Red Line from Ohio City.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 22, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Exactly! If you’re going to Case, take the shuttle to the Rapid at University Circle. It’s about 20 minutes from there to Tower City and another 15 to the park.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 22, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Better yet, just find a spot in on the street on Murray Hill Rd. or park in one of the Case lots (free on weekends, they don’t check permits, I don’t think) and take the Rapid from Cedar or E. 120th. Then it’s a short walk from Tower City station to the ballpark.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 22, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions

So I’m driving into town from Richmond on Friday after I take a test in the morning, literally hopping in the car and pulling into a parking spot by the stadium and walking right in hopefully at first pitch. It’s about 8 hours from here to there and my test ends at 10:50 AM.

fellas, if he takes the RTA advice, he’ll be lucky to get down there just in time for the bullpen implosion.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 22, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I ride the Rapid in to the game every time I go. There’s one every 20 minutes without fail.

by Voltaire on Apr 22, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions

the point is, he’ll be late. his ETA in Cleveland is 6:50 p.m. at best. if he wants to see first pitch, driving into downtown is the better option.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 22, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Ah. Yes, that is correct.

by Voltaire on Apr 22, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

i second this. 25 minute RTA ride from brookpark > spending an extra 15 minutes driving into the city and paying for parking

by Cap'n Snegiryov on Apr 22, 2009 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions

i agree that for those of us already in the area, the rapid’s a great option; I take the green line myself more than half the time.

it’s just that for someone who’s already on the freeway coming in from out of town, it doesn’t make sense to venture into the suburbs to park and take a 15-20 minute rail ride and have the same walk that you’d have had you parked in Tower City yourself.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 22, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

I have never taken the green or blue lines, actually. Are the cars newer/different?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 22, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

on the weekends, the cars usually have the nice, plushy seats. it’s a nice comfortable ride and best when you’re not on any schedule. That’s why i typically take the rapid for weekend games but drive during the week.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 22, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Plus, if he’s coming from Richmond, it probably means that he’ll be coming up I-77. No handy Rapid access along that route.

I always prefer the Halle building garage.

by doowop on Apr 22, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Bingo. Exactly where I park when i drive. Relatively cheap, close, and easy access getting back to the eastside if you don’t need to get on I-90.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 22, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we’re taking RTA in for the Saturday game, but we’re cutting it close timewise on Friday, so I think we’re just going to slide into a parking garage and pay the fee.

by DoubleWahoo05 on Apr 22, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

the lot next to GLBC

by Brick. on Apr 22, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

that does sound like you can be in close proximity to one important game component….how close is that to the P?

by DoubleWahoo05 on Apr 22, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

a mile maybe. i’ve walked it but they have a free shuttle you can take to and from.

by Brick. on Apr 22, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Fatty Wagon!

Don’t you have to be a GLBC patron for that though?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 22, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

How do they know?

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 22, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

is it free, come to think of it? maybe it’s a buck or two. i remember having a reciept for when the driver asked (which they never have)

by Brick. on Apr 22, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, but that would be the implied whole reason for parking over there.

by Brick. on Apr 22, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but if he parks there before the game and is pressed for time…

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 22, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

forgot that part of the original question. my bad.

by Brick. on Apr 22, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

this thread is mildly hilarious

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 22, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

by NickFantana on Apr 22, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

a bunch of dudes having this discussion would be funnier than most stupid movies.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 22, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I usually get off at the 15th/22nd street exit, and park one of the smaller parking lots on the right-hand side of 15th Street. If you time it right (or if you’re not in a hurry), getting back on I-77 isn’t a problem after the game.

by Ryan on Apr 22, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

It’s 14th instead of 15th.

by Ryan on Apr 22, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

and you can hop on the freeway a lot easier if you head east on prospect, grabbing it just past 22nd i think. you may be backtracking a bit, but less traffic heading that way than picking it up at 14th past Carnegie.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 22, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I get off at the E. 9th exit and take a right, take a right (on Carnegie) at the BP that sits across from the Jake. Just past the Radisson there is $10 parking and it is no more than a five minute walk to the gate. I’ve been parking there since 1996 and it has always had spots.

I never learned to read.

by Brad D on Apr 22, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

I just take a flight into Hopkins, and let a family member just drive me.

by talonk on Apr 24, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

Man, the only way to get outta Hopkins is the Rapid, especially if you’re going to the park.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 24, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely. I laugh when I get into Hopkins and see people heading for the parking lot. That’s my favorite thing about National Airport down here… it’s a blessing to have mass transit that runs right to the airport.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 24, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair, my dad lives less than 5 minutes from Hopkins.

by talonk on Apr 24, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

West side kid, huh? I knew it.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 24, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

What’s the tell-tale sign?

by jhon on Apr 24, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

what do west siders and east siders do when the rumble, have a smarm-off?

by Brick. on Apr 24, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s a good question. I’d like to know.

I come from a mixed background.

My Dad’s and his family are from the east side, my Mom from a rural area closer to Akron, and our family home is on the west side.

by jhon on Apr 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Lakewood and Old River shouldn’t count as westside, or should get a special asterisk or somethin.

by joeee on Apr 24, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I was born in Berea, grew up in Cleveland proper, all the way on the west side, on Baltic Ave (between Detroit and Clifton), near W104th. just east of Lakewood.

After dad divorced mom, he moved to Brookpark, hence his 5 minutes from the airport.

by talonk on Apr 25, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh, and where I lived on Baltic, was considered poor middle class in the 70s, and is probably the same or worse now.

And where my dad lives in Brookpark ain’t pretty either, between the Ford plants, etc. Another rundown neighborhood.

So no, I was not middle class or rich growing up. But unfortunately, since I am not a mill-kid from the east side, I’ll always be elitist in your eyes I guess.

by talonk on Apr 25, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Whoa there dude, didn’t say nothin’ about elitism, did I? Didn’t mean to if I did.

Here, let’s play this game: Drew Carey? West side kid. Terence Howard? East side kid. Martin Mull? Westside kid. Fred Willard? Eastside kid. Dennis Kucinich? Westside kid George Stephanopolous? Eastside kid.

If there’s a pattern here, it’s hard to find. Us Eastsiders always thought that we had all the culture on our side of town. When I moved to Parma I found that there was a lot of great stuff on the Westside too.

Just funnin’ with you dude.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 25, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions

No probs chuck, just seemed like the tone of West side kid comment seemed to me like you were looking down on me since I wasn’t from your neck of the woods … it’s all cool.

I lived 30 years in Cali, so I consider myself more Californian at heart, but my sports heart is and will always be with the Tribe, Browns, Cavs and Buckeyes. I do follow a few other teams: Astros, Buccaneers, my alma mater Cal Poly Mustangs, and the Coyotes and Sharks in hockey, but none of them heavily.

by talonk on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions

By the way, we hauled ass coming into town and got here around 6 instead of seven, so we were able to park at the hotel. Didn’t think we’d have time to check in, but we made it to the poor offensive excuse of a game last night.

by DoubleWahoo05 on Apr 25, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions