Reserve Parking Spots for HOF events NOW!!

[Ned Flanders]

I went on Thursday last year. It was somewhat crowded (lots of kids) but no where near as crowded as Friday or Saturday will be. So good move going on Thursday. As for parking, they have a free lot about 1/2 mile from the HOF, with free shuttles to the HOF. It worked pretty well.

Originally Posted by jeff

Is parking for the hall of fame going to be a problem for thursday ? I was taking the kids and wanted to know how busy it might be ?
How far is this parking deal from the H.O.F. ? I have not been to the H.O.F. since the late 70's and I am sure it has changed since then .

[jeff]

Originally Posted by Ned Flanders

I went on Thursday last year. It was somewhat crowded (lots of kids) but no where near as crowded as Friday or Saturday will be. So good move going on Thursday. As for parking, they have a free lot about 1/2 mile from the HOF, with free shuttles to the HOF. It worked pretty well.

Great ! thanks

[jwm8592]

This is sort of a take off on Lynn's post. All of the homes surrounding the stadium offer parking at varying costs (usually $5-$30, depending on location, & the event). As Ned mentioned there are also free lots a distance away (I'm not familiar w/these), but I would assume if your visiting on a particular busy day the lines & wait will be long to fit on the shuttles, non-busy days probably not so much.

Dan (The Parking Czar, as he has been labeled) is a friend of mine. His house & parking are on the west side of the stadium directly up the street from the Hall of Fame (less than a 5 minute walk, literally), since the location is so good/convenient it tends to fill up quickly. He charges $20/car-truck/day on Saturday, Enshrinement Day & also on Sunday, Game Day. On Thursday (as Jeff was inquiring) or Friday he also has parking available at reduced rates. He told me if you tell him your with the MFCA it would cost between $5-10 (not sure what differentiates the pricing, but you get the idea). Heck, he may even give you a better deal on those early days. Dan is a great guy, very personable, but he takes his parking very SERIOUSLY, meaning your vehicle will be looked after, as I'm sure some coaches on here can attest. So while you have choices to park, you can't beat this location, especially for GAME DAY, because the tailgate party we put on is at his house, convenience at its finest.

His address is:

Dan Villella
2407 21st Street NW
Canton, OH 44708

Any other questions can be directed to this post & I will try to answer.

[jeff]

How far is the H.O.F from the Stearns center ?

[jwm8592]

Its normally about a 10 minute drive, but during high traffic times of people getting to the HOF & the stadium would be more. If your planning on visiting the Hall on Thursday, you won't run into much traffic, approx. 10 minutes.

[jwm8592]

I gave Danny the head's up on saving you that front spot right next to the intersection for the Cowboy's Mustang, but yes it will be $40 for both of the days you mentioned.

As far as cigars.... well you know we're good there. Actually I just received shipment of (2) boxes yesterday that will be shared w/all MFCA attendees. Get ready, hell we're only a WEEK away from Wolf coming into town.

[NATIONAL]

If you park at Dan's and you get out and then remember you have to run back to the hotel it will be another $20 when you return.



Dan is very serious about parking. In his next life he is going to run some huge parking lot in NY city or downtown LA. He's a great guy.

Can't wait..........it's now a week until I hit the Ohio area.

Nat'l

[Rock Solid]

You better bring your A game. You represent the NEFL and are already in the "DANCE". Plus you probably have some reserved parking space at the HOF anyway!



White Bears are based for the first time in a long time !

RS

[markee]

As John has said, Danny is a great giy and will take care of your call. I usally come up on Thursday and park my car with him for the entire weekend. The aformentioned Sunday event is (in my opinion) the best event of the year!!!

I look forward to seeing everyone next week. John, look forward to smoking some stogies with you.

[jwm8592]

Lynn had given a paypal address where you can prepay for your spot, etc... look at the beginning of this thread. Or get money to me asap at the convention and I will take care of it.

Coach Francis, I also look forward to getting together and having a few smokes.

Question will the rat pack be in attendance for this event??