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PETCO Park Access Guide

PETCO Park
100 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101

With PETCO Park situated at the hub of the region's transportation network - directly accessible by both public and private means - guests have a number of choices for reaching and returning from PETCO Park. One of the increasingly clear favorites in 2008 was the Trolley, with over 12% of the total ballpark attendance of approximately 2.4 million fans choosing this option. For many, the Trolley remains "the way to go," as it provides safe and reliable service. For our fans traveling from the North County, the Coaster may be the most convenient option.

As we continue to believe that baseball is a game to be enjoyed by all, the importance of making the ballpark an accessible facility for guests with disabilities remains a top priority. With the option of parking in three other facilities adjacent to PETCO Park - the 6th and K Parkade, the D1/D2 surface lot and Tailgate Park - guests with special needs are provided convenient options.

Getting to PETCO Park by Car

For fans traveling by car, four major thoroughfares feed into and out of downtown in all directions: Pacific Highway, Interstate 5, State Route 163 and State Route 94/Martin Luther King Freeway. In addition, eight freeway on- and off-ramps service the area immediately around the ballpark. The Padres encourage fans to carpool to PETCO Park.

Helpful Tips:
Take public transportation. Leave the car behind and take advantage of the San Diego Trolley's service from the north, east and south, as well as service provided by the COASTER or bus.
Choose a parking location based on where you'll be heading after the game. For example, if the final destination is coastal North County, it is wise to park in an area that provides easy access to northbound Interstate 5.
Take advantage of pre-paid parking. Choose a parking location when purchasing game tickets.
Choose a parking location based on where you'll be heading after the game. For example, if the final destination is coastal North County, it is wise to park in an area that provides easy access to northbound Interstate 5.
Play Downtown. Arrive early and stay late to take advantage of the downtown's exciting array of restaurants, clubs and shops.
Budget Your Time. Plan to arrive early for all midweek day games and sold-out events.
Be Different. Use under-utilized routes to enter and exit the ballpark area, such as Route 94 and Imperial Avenue.

Parking Near PETCO Park
The San Diego Padres, in partnership with Ace Parking, offer a broad range of parking options at a variety of price levels and locations. Fans have a choice when it comes to the price and location of parking. More than 27,000 parking spaces are located near the ballpark in the downtown area. Of those spaces, 11,000 have been designated specifically for PETCO Park fans at prices from $8, $10 and $15 depending on proximity to the ballpark. Padres Preferred parking is also available directly adjacent to PETCO Park for $20. Fans should choose a parking location based upon the direction they'll be heading after the game whether it is to the north, east or south.

Pre-Paid Parking
Guests can pre-purchase parking for specific garages and lots on an individual game basis. For easy access to PETCO Park, Padres Preferred parking is available in the Padres Parkade, Tailgate Lot and D1/D2 Lot for just $20 per game. Guests can guarantee a non-reserved space in the lot of their choice by clicking the link below, by purchasing parking passes from the Padres Ticket Office, or over the phone at 1-877-FRIAR TIX.

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2009 Pre-Paid Parking Options
The Padres and ACE Parking offer a variety of convenient pre-paid parking options.

Tailgate Park (Padres Preferred Lot) -- $20 per game.
Entrance and exit to this surface lot is on 13th Street at K Street or Imperial Avenue between 12th Ave and 14th Street.
Padres Parkade (Padres Preferred Lot) -- $20 per game.
Entrance to this garage is on 10th Avenue between Island and J Street. Exit from this garage is on 11th Avenue between Island and J Street.
D1/D2 Lot (Padres Preferred Lot) -- $20 per game.
Entrance to this surface lot is on 11th Avenue at Imperial Avenue. Exit is on Park Boulevard.
8th & Harbor Public Garage -- $10 per game.
Located on 8th Avenue and Harbor Drive. Entrance and exit to this garage is on 8th Avenue.
707 Broadway Garage -- $10 per game.
Located on Broadway between 7th and 8th Avenues (Washington Mutual Building). Entrance to this garage is on 8th Avenue. Pre-paid parking in this location is not available for the seven (7) midweek afternoon games scheduled during the 2009 season.
11th and C Lot -- $8 per game.
Located on C Street between 10th and 11th Avenue. Entrance and exit to this surface lot is on 10 th Avenue or 11th Avenue between C Street and Broadway. Pre-paid parking in this location is not available for the seven (7) midweek afternoon games scheduled during the 2009 season.
Horton Pacific Garage -- $8 per game.
Located on First Avenue between E and F Streets. Entrance and exit is on First Avenue. Pre-paid parking in this location is not available for the seven (7) midweek afternoon games scheduled during the 2009 season.

Garage and Lot Hours
All Ace Parking garages and lots open 1 1/2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game on weeknights. On the weekends, all Ace Parking garages and lots open 2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game. Padres Preferred parking locations open 3 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game on all days.

All garages, lots and premium parking locations will remain open until 2:00 a.m. following an evening event.

Drop Off and Pick Up
Drop-off and pick-up zones for guests are located on both the west and east sides of PETCO Park. On the west side of the ballpark, guests may utilize 6th Avenue and K Street. On the east side of the ballpark, guests may utilize 10th Avenue and Park Boulevard. The drop-off for private charter buses is located on the west side of 14th Street between K St. and Imperial Avenue.

Tailgating
Guests may tailgate at Tailgate Park on a limited basis. Guests are required to park in spaces as directed by Ace Parking upon arriving to Tailgate Park. Guests may not reserve additional spaces and must tailgate directly behind their vehicle. Tailgating is not permitted in any other garage or lot.

Tailgate Park Restrictions

Alcohol Consumption
All alcohol consumption must be discontinued 30 minutes following the scheduled start time of the event. No glass bottles or containers are allowed on the premises. Patrons are prohibited from exiting the facility with any type of alcoholic beverage.
Prohibited Solicitation
The solicitation, peddling, hawking, selling or vending of any goods, magazines, services, merchandise, subscriptions, etc. will be prohibited. The distribution of any coupons, tickets, pamphlets, fliers or certificates for any goods, magazines, services, merchandise, subscriptions, etc. will be prohibited.
Prohibited Parking Lot Activities
Discharging, launching or throwing of any balls, Frisbees, toys, etc., the riding of bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, etc. are frequently hazardous activities and can become a nuisance to other patrons.
Tailgating Activities
In the facility, no tailgating will be allowed in adjacent stalls. Due to the sequential parking by rows in the facility, patrons wishing to tailgate may do so, in the area directly behind their vehicle, provided that their tailgating does not interrupt the flow of traffic. Only gas cooking grills are allowed on the premises. No charcoal.

Tailgate Parties in the Tailgate Lot
This season, you can bring your group out for a tailgate party. Space for tailgate parties can be reserved through the Padres for groups that have purchased tickets for specific games. A minimum of 10 spaces are needed for a reservation and a maximum of 100 spaces are available. Each space can accommodate approximately 5 to 7 people. To ensure availability, please reserve your space a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of your group event. The price to reserve space in the Tailgate Lot is $35 per space (minimum of $350) and includes an enclosed area for your group with the proper amount of spaces, security, and trash pick up for your event.

Please note that spaces are to be used to accommodate your tailgate function, not for parking cars. If you need spaces for your group to park, please speak with a Padres Ticket Sales Account Executive to pre-purchase parking spaces. Parking in the Tailgate Lot can be purchased on the day of the game, subject to availability. All catering and set-up is the responsibility of the group and no kegs, glass bottles or charcoal grills of any kind are permitted.

Getting to PETCO Park by Public Transportation

With PETCO Park ideally located at the hub of San Diego County's public transportation network, taking the Trolley, Coaster or bus to the ballpark area is a safe and convenient way to go.

Ride the Trolley to the Ballpark
The Metropolitan Transit System Trolley network is an attractive option for those traveling from the north, east or south. The Gaslamp Quarter (5th Avenue & Harbor Drive) and 12th & Imperial Trolley Stations are located within two blocks of PETCO Park. Park-and-Ride Lots are located along all Trolley lines, providing the convenience of leaving your car behind. Park-and-Ride Lots, with more than 5,000 parking spaces, are located along all Trolley lines, providing the convenience of leaving your car behind. In addition, there are 5,000 free parking spots available at Qualcomm Stadium (excluding major event days at Qualcomm Stadium). Additional parking is available at Hazard Center (lower levels only) on nights and weekends.

During San Diego Padres home games, the San Diego Trolley provides "Special Event" service from Qualcomm Stadium and Mission Valley stations to the ballpark area via the Convention Center route. These trains serve all Mission Valley stations (except Mission San Diego & Grantville), including the Old Town Transit Center. This more direct service shuttles passengers at frequent intervals before and after home games. The Trolley's Orange, Blue, and Green Lines will also offer enhanced service after night games. For additional Trolley information, please visit sdcommute.com or call (619) 233-3004 in Southern San Diego County and 1-800-266-6883 in Northern San Diego County.

Take the COASTER from North County
The COASTER is a convenient way to travel from North County to every Padres home game. Easily accessible with free parking from coastal communities, the COASTER lets you avoid summer traffic on I-5.

For southbound trains going to San Diego with easy connections to PETCO Park via the trolley at Santa Fe Depot:

  • Monday-Friday there are numerous trains heading downtown.
  • For Saturday games starting at 7:05 p.m., fans may catch a train departing Oceanside Transit Center at 4:33 p.m. making all stops and arriving at Santa Fe Depot at 5:35 p.m.
  • For Sunday games starting at 1:05 p.m., a train will depart Oceanside Transit Center at 11:05 a.m. and arrive at Santa Fe Depot at 12:08 p.m.

After the game, northbound trains depart Santa Fe Depot:

  • Monday-Friday trains depart Santa Fe Depot 50 minutes after the last out or special event with a time certain departure of 12 midnight.
  • Saturday-Sunday trains depart Santa Fe Depot 50 minutes after the last out or special event.

Regular round trip COASTER fares range from $10.00 - $13.00; Senior/Disabled round trip fares are $5.00 - $6.50 and include FREE Trolley connections. Please note that Coaster schedules are subject to change. Check out schedules on-line at www.gonctd.com or call 511 for a schedule and route information.

MTS Buses Serve the Ballpark
Another option is to travel to PETCO Park is by MTS bus. Many convenient bus routes serve PETCO Park, including Routes 4, 11, and 25, which stop right at the ballpark's front door. Also, Routes 3, 5, and 16, stop on Market Street, just a short walk to the ballpark. If you are traveling from South County, Routes 901/902/903 and 929 come right to PETCO Park. All of these bus routes use the 12th & Imperial Transit Station, Imperial Avenue, Park Boulevard, and 10th Avenue/11th Avenues.

By Ferry
The San Diego Bay Ferry departs from the Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center to 5th Ave Landing (behind the Convention Center) at the following times: 9:17 am, 11:17 am, 1:17 pm, 3:17 pm, 5:17 pm, 6:17pm, 8:17 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays; 10:17 pm. Returning from 5th Ave Landing to Coronado at 9:25 am, 11:25 am, 1:25 pm, 3:25 pm, 5:25 pm, 6:25 pm, 8:25 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays 10:25 pm. The ferry costs $3.50 per person, each way. Miss the Ferry? Call the Water Taxi at 619-235-TAXI (8294).

By Water Taxi
On-call Water Taxi service is available by calling 619-235 TAXI(8294). The Water Taxi services downtown San Diego, Coronado, Harbor Island and Shelter Island. The rate is $7.00 per rider, each way. Minimums may apply. The nearest drop off point to PetCo Park is the 5th Ave Landing (behind the Convention Center). The taxi operates from 10am to 10pm, most days. Please call for availability.

Parking for Guests with Disabilities or Special Needs

The San Diego Padres continue to make a concerted effort to accommodate all fans, including those with disabilities. One of our top priorities has been to implement a comprehensive parking plan that works for all PETCO Park guests. Accordingly, all surface lots and parking garages in the PETCO Park Parking and Access Plan meet or exceed the federally mandated parking requirement. (This requirement reserves 1% of the available spaces in a given parking facility for vehicles of individuals with disabilities.)

The Padres are pleased to offer parking immediately adjacent to PETCO Park for guests with disabilities or special needs at the 6th and K Parkade. This garage is located on the west side of the ballpark and can be accessed via 6th Avenue. The parking rate is $12 (subject to change) and is available on a first come, first served basis.

In addition, from five other parking facilities within two blocks of PETCO Park - Padres Parkade (10th and K), Tailgate Park (12th and Imperial), the MTS Garage (12th and Imperial), Parcel C (Park Boulevard and Imperial), and the D1/D2 lot (Park Boulevard and Imperial) - a complimentary shuttle to and from the ballpark is provided. Shuttle service begins 2 hours prior to game time and continues until approximately 1 hour following the conclusion of the game.

Bicycle Parking

Bike Racks are conveniently located at the corner of Park Boulevard and Tony Gywnn Drive, at the corner of Park Boulevard and 10th Avenue, On J Street at 8th and 9th Avenues, and across from the Gaslamp Entry Gate on 7th Avenue. Continuing in 2009, the Padres will offer use of a free Bike Parking Pavilion at the corner of Park Boulevard and Tony Gwynn Drive for all Sunday day games.