Parking for Friends?

Discussion in 'Sons of Ben' started by SoccerNCheesesteaks, Apr 12, 2012.

  1. SoccerNCheesesteaks Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 1, 2009
    Location:
    Hatfield
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    Philadelphia Union
    Country:
    United States
    So I'm planning on bringing a couple friends to an upcoming game, and there are enough of us that we'll need multiple vehicles. Now I'm a season ticket holder, and I have a parking pass for Lot A. My understanding is that Lots A and B are for pre-paid STHs only, and they won't let anyone in trying to pay cash (unlike last year). What are my options here? Should I try to buy extra parking passes off other people in lot A? Should I try and sell my pass and obtain parking in a different lot?

    I'm sure I'm not the first person for whom this has been an issue. What have others done in this situation? :confused:
          
  2. three20three Member

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    Jan 15, 2010
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    Baltimore, MD
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    1. look on here or on the official Sons of Ben forum for extra Lot A passes
    2. If you can't do that, see if anyone would trade a lot B for a lot A pass (or just buy as many as you can on here) and park towards the back. Then your friends can park in lot C ($20 cash) which is close to the back of B.
    3. Rent a big van
    4. Have them park in the "unofficial" lot under the new entrance ramp off flower street (between the stadium and lot A). From there they can walk over to A. (although I don't think the lot really looks safe...)
  3. ofeydofey BigSoccer Supporter

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    Jan 6, 2010
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    Cinnaminson
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    I always park in the unofficial lots on flower and have never had a problem yet, and it's only $10
  4. SJUnion Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 22, 2010
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    Union Land
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I have a full season lot A parking pass for sale. PM me if interested.
  5. SoccerNCheesesteaks Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 1, 2009
    Location:
    Hatfield
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    Philadelphia Union
    Country:
    United States
    Sorry for not responding there. I was away for a week with limited internet.

    ANYWAYS....

    It looks like we've got two viable options at this point:

    1. Everyone parks in Lot C, except for one car in lot A, and the person in A walks over to C where we tailgate.
    2. One person with a truck parks in Lot A with all our tailgating gear, and everyone else parks in Lot C and walks to A.

    Obviously neither of these are optimal, and it annoys me that there isn't a simpler way to bring a group to the game if you're a season ticket holder with a parking pass. :mad:

    Can anyone who frequents Lot C let me know if we'd be okay setting up our big tent there? (10'x20') Is there space to spread out and play cornhole and washers and all that good stuff? I've never been over there, and from what I can see on Google maps, there's not a ton of open grassy spots.

    Also, I know it's really short notice, but if anyone wants to buy an A Lot parking pass for Saturday's game and can pick it up in Doylestown during the work day, that's a third option. Just PM me if so.

    Edit: I should mention that I'm really only interested in having our friends park in the official lots. If something should happen to a vehicle, I'd feel responsible.



    tl;dr - Bringing a large group to a game shouldn't be such a pain in the ass. :mad:
  6. wscottl Member

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    Jun 24, 2011
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    My favorites in order. Get here early, they go fast.

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  7. SoccerNCheesesteaks Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 1, 2009
    Location:
    Hatfield
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Country:
    United States
    Thanks! We plan to get there when the gates open, so here's hoping we snag a good spot. ;)
  8. EmeraldDawn Member

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    May 11, 2008
    Location:
    Brick, NJ
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Country:
    United States
    I usually park where that section 3 is, and it's always a good time. Always really nice people there.
  9. SoccerNCheesesteaks Member

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    Jul 1, 2009
    Location:
    Hatfield
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    Philadelphia Union
    Country:
    United States
    I have yet to meet any real jerks at a Union tailgate. :D
  10. wscottl Member

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    Jun 24, 2011
    Location:
    Manchester (PA)
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Country:
    United States
    There was one Saturday saving ALL the parking spaces in area 1 above.
  11. SoccerNCheesesteaks Member

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    Jul 1, 2009
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    Hatfield
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    Wasn't us! We ended up down by the river. And I have to say, other than trying to leave after the game, Lot C was pretty fun. I still prefer A though, so hopefully the FO will figure out some way for us to use that in the future.
  12. EmeraldDawn Member

    Member Since:
    May 11, 2008
    Location:
    Brick, NJ
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Country:
    United States
    Probably why there were a lot of people in area 3 that I haven't seen before. Still nice folks tho.

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