Okay, so I gotta tell you about this parking situation at Padres Parkade. It was a bit of a mess, but I figured it out in the end. So, I’m heading to the game, right? And I’m thinking about where to park. Now, I heard that the San Diego Padres and ACE Parking have some official spots, but they can be pricey. I did a little digging and found out that Ace Parking has its own reservation system, which is not the same as ParkWhiz or SpotHero, so keep that in mind.

Padres Parkade Parking: Is It Worth It? (Weighing the Pros and Cons for Fans)

Looking for Cheap Options

I’m not made of money, so I was looking for cheaper options. Someone told me, “Hey, why not park at Old Town and take the trolley?” They said it’s free to park there, and the trolley ride is only like 15 minutes. Plus, no traffic! Sounds great, but I was already closer to the stadium, so I kept looking.

Street Parking

I also checked out street parking. I mean, free parking after certain hours? Score! But then I saw that you can only park on the street for a maximum of 72 hours. And the off-street rates? Forget about it! They’re all over the place, like $3 to $10 an hour. That adds up fast!

The Best Lots

Then, I stumbled upon some gold. People were saying that 6th & Parkade and Park it on Market are the two best lots. I checked them out for recent games, and they seem pretty legit. Not too expensive, and close enough to walk. I ended up going with 6th & Parkade, since it was a bit closer to where I was meeting my friends.

The Experience

So, I pulled into the 6th & Parkade lot. It was pretty easy to find, and there were plenty of spots. I paid the fee, parked my car, and headed to the game. After the game, getting out was a breeze. No crazy lines or anything.

All in all, it wasn’t too bad. If you’re going to a Padres game, I’d say do a little research beforehand. And consider those two lots I mentioned – 6th & Parkade and Park it on Market. They might save you some cash and a headache!

Padres Parkade Parking: Is It Worth It? (Weighing the Pros and Cons for Fans)
  • I searched for parking options near Padres Parkade.
  • I considered the trolley option from Old Town.
  • I looked into street parking rules and rates.
  • I found recommendations for the 6th & Parkade and Park it on Market lots.
  • I chose to park at 6th & Parkade.
  • I parked, attended the game, and exited the lot without issues.

Hope this helps someone out there!

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