Parking - South Gate

[UDcc123]

We have PSLs near the South Gate but always end up parking on Trade Street since it's $20 and a quick 5 minutes to pop on I-77.  The walk isn't usually too bad for us and the kids, though they do get tired towards the end.  We're all headed to the game on Thursday for the kids' first night game and I was hoping to find a better parking location nearer to the South side of the stadium, but have never parked over there before.

Is there anywhere you'd recommend us parking so we can get home (Matthews) a bit quicker rather than walking with the crowds all the way to the other side of the stadium out the North gate and then all the way down to Trade?  We don't tailgate if that matters.  I don't mind paying $30 or $40 for a one-time parking, but don't want to pay a $50+ premium just to be in a decent tailgating lot.

[zacka77ack]

This may help.

https://www.parkwhiz.com/bank-of-america-stadium-parking/philadelphia-eagles-at-carolina-panthers-583534/

[UDcc123]

I saw that site, I guess my issues are (A) having never parked in that area, I don't have a good feel for how long it takes to walk to/from the stadium vs our normal walk to Trade, (B) ease of getting out of the city after the game, and (C) general feel for the lot(s) in terms of kid-friendly, heavy tailgaters, etc.

[zacka77ack]

I typically park off of South Mint St, in the lots between W Summit and Bland Ave. Its about a 20 minute walk to the stadium, and typically not a very long wait to get back onto 77. The further from the stadium you are, the less congestion there is.

[Panthera onca]

Lot at the corner of Winnifred and Morehead is very close. $35 I think. Hit Morehead back out to Matthews.

[therealmjl]

Yeah I typically park in a garage uptown where parking is validated and just make the trek to BoA. Probably about a 20 minute walk but worth it due to ease of getting on 77 afterwards.

[uncfan888]

I park at little hardware on mint street this year. It's not too bad of a walk

[dave-o]

I always parked in a garage diagonal from Green's Hotdog joint...  I think its the Hearst Tower....  It was always 10 bucks...  Surrounded by $25 dollar surface lots...

[UDcc123]

Thanks all.  It sounds like South mint isn't too bad.  Couple more follow-ups on it:  Do you usually pre-pay parking or just pull into a lot?  If you just pull in, do they fill up quick?  Lastly, is it safe to walk back at night with the kids?  Walking up Graham is usually pretty safe since half the street is blocked off but google maps shows Mint is a bit narrower with narrower sidewalks.

I truly appreciate all the quick responses.  Our girls are very much looking forward to their first night game!

[cookinbrak]

A night game against the Eagles....stick with what you and your family are familiar with.

[Towelboy]

not on the south side, but dilworth grille has free parking and free shuttles to the stadium. i park there every week and walk the mile to the stadium (my experience is it is quicker to walk than sit in the traffic on the shuttle). right next to I277. FREE!

[blackcat]

Try parking parnda's website.  I used to part on W. Summit.  AFter the game, you can sneak onto the john belk, hang a u turn, and be on 77 in about a minute from your parking spot.    For thursday, i'm parking on morehead,  just west of 77.  parked there for the Bills game and it's not a bad walk.  down hill on the way home.

[blackcat]

3 hours ago, UDcc123 said:

Thanks all.  It sounds like South mint isn't too bad.  Couple more follow-ups on it:  Do you usually pre-pay parking or just pull into a lot?  If you just pull in, do they fill up quick?  Lastly, is it safe to walk back at night with the kids?  Walking up Graham is usually pretty safe since half the street is blocked off but google maps shows Mint is a bit narrower with narrower sidewalks.

I truly appreciate all the quick responses.  Our girls are very much looking forward to their first night game!

There's lots of folks on S Mint who will tailgate throughout the entire game, so I wouldn't worry about safety, there's plenty of people around.