Parking at Hard Rock

[BahamaFinFan78]

Went to the game last night. I've only been to one game each in the last three years. I bought the tickets early because they were so cheap ($8), but forgot to get a parking pass. Yesterday morning, I couldn't find any available online, but saw on the stadium's website that I can use Sunpass, so I headed there planning on this. When we arrive, I was told that Sunpass was not accepted for this game. We kept going from lot to lot and each was full and finally I was told that parking was sold out (this explains why I couldn't get a pass online). I was told to go to the parking at Walmart. In a section of their parking lot was Hard Rock employees selling parking. It was $80!!!! I couldn't believe it. I just went into the regular Walmart lot, went into the store to buy a few drinks and stayed there. Signs said we would be towed, but I saw many other Fin fans parking there and going straight to the game. Thankfully, I was no towed. I'm still shocked at this situation. The stadium was only about 1/2 to 2/3 full. How did they run out of parking? How can you charge $80 to park? Anyone know why this might be or what was going on at the stadium last night? Is this normal?

 

[Adam First]

This seems to be the new reality - ever since they built the new practice facility, the F1 track and the tennis pavillions the amount of parking has decreased dramatically. What used to be cash or SunPass lots are now season ticket holder lots (colored parking pass). There basically is no option to pay for parking the day of - they want you to prepay online for the limited satellite lots they have, some where you need to walk a mile and a half or more to the stadium from. So getting gouged at the Walmart parking lot sounds about right these days.

I really hope they consider a permanent solution to the parking closer to the stadium. I'd take a parking garage or two at this point because it really sucks.

 

[Yessir]

It’s a complete disaster since the F1 track was built. Very unfortunate

 

[andyahs]

It’s a complete disaster since the F1 track was built. Very unfortunate

Not for F1 fans.

 

[BahamaFinFan78]

So where do people park for a sell out?

 

[Tuaffinity and Beyond]

So where do people park for a sell out?

Your question has already been answered in this thread lol. Hell you even gave an answer.

 

[E30M3]

Not for F1 fans.

Seriously. I love it!

 

[BahamaFinFan78]

Your question has already been answered in this thread lol. Hell you even gave an answer.

We parked at Walmart when the stadium was NOT full. Where do people go when it IS full?

 

[Golphindolphin]

I remember pulling into a lot with my birthday balloons in the car, big ol' girl randomly let's me park for free. Guess those days are gone. Also remember parking around the Orange Bowl, $10 and when you got back and had to wait to leave, they were pulling the pig, sammich to go. Nothing like walking out of the stadium with a W, I just can't afford it anymore. I have $$$ saved for a New Orleans trip in february though

 

[mtd845ny]

We parked at Walmart when the stadium was NOT full. Where do people go when it IS full?

When is that stadium full? Not for Dolphins games

 

[andyahs]

Last game I went to we used Uber. It was a disaster trying to leave. Hope they improved that experience.

 

[Highzenga]

Yes I parked by Walmart last game I went to for about $80. Damn shame. We used to be able to get tickets to the game outside the stadium for $20

 

[Highzenga]

In the early 90’s I used to go the games with my uncles. They drove and old beat up work van and were usually already lit on the way to the games. One day, traffic was bad and the game was about to start. So my uncle parked the van in the median of Ives dairy road just east of the stadium and we all got out and jogged to the stadium. After the game we jogged back to where we left the van and the police were nice enough to move the van to the side of the road so that it wasn’t blocking traffic.

 

[zullo1]

Any time I go down to FLA for a game, I get parking online. There's a school field that I usually book a spot on, but it is a long friggin' walk. It's quite ridiculous, and absolutely terrible planning by Ross and team.

 

[TheMageGandalf]

In the early 90’s I used to go the games with my uncles. They drove and old beat up work van and were usually already lit on the way to the games. One day, traffic was bad and the game was about to start. So my uncle parked the van in the median of Ives dairy road just east of the stadium and we all got out and jogged to the stadium. After the game we jogged back to where we left the van and the police were nice enough to move the van to the side of the road so that it wasn’t blocking traffic.

The median? Wow thankfully you didn't get towed.

I just park at that Publix by Ives and 441 ...which I know is a walk but I dont mind the exercise and I'll buy a sandwich and I'll eat it while walking to the game which saves money on buying stadium food.