I was told by Adam McGuirt that there WILL NOT be shuttles for this game at the recommendation of Shreveport.
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I was told by Adam McGuirt that there WILL NOT be shuttles for this game at the recommendation of Shreveport.
Since it looks pretty sure there will be no shuttle, what is the best way into the fair grounds? When I went in for the Independence Bowl for Tech, I came off I-20 and into a gate near the I-20 exit. I think that was not the best way. Need help.
Originally Posted by Docman5
Do you have a Parking Pass?
The following parking passes are available by calling the State Fair office (318-635-1361):
White Lot: This is also a tailgating lot; located diagonally across Pershing Blvd from Hirsch Coliseum; PRICE $25 per space
Silver Lot: Located just in front of Independence Stadium, about a couple hundred yards away from Hirsch Coliseum - in front of North end of stadium; PRICE $20 per space
General Parking: Farther away from Hirsch Coliseum on the East side of the fairgrounds - between Baseball Stadium and Hirsch Coliseum; PRICE $10 per space
Coming from the West to Silver and White Lots: (1) Exit from I-20 at Monkhouse Drive - Exit 13; head North on Monkhouse to Greenwood Road, Highway 80 and turn right - proceed East on Greenwood drive through intersection of Jewella to Stadium Drive, turn right on Stadium Drive and follow parking attendant direction to reserved space; or (2) Exit from I-20 at Jewella Ave - Exit 14; head North on Jewella to Greenwood Road, Highway 80 and turn right - proceed East on Greenwood drive to Stadium Drive, turn right on Stadium Drive and follow parking attendant direction to reserved space.
Coming from the East:
I would not exit at Hearne Ave (Exit 16 A). The traffic entrance on the East side of the Fairgrounds is at Kings Highway - very close to the Interstate exit and a lot of local traffic comes down Kings Highway to the stadium.
Options from the East" (1) Exit at Greenwood Road - Exit 16 B, turn right on Greenwood Road and proceed West through Hearne Ave, past LA State Exhibit Museum to Stadium Drive, turn left onto Stadium; (2) Exit at Greenwood Road - Exit 16 B, turn right on Greenwood Road and proceed West to Hearne Ave, turn left/South onto Hearne Ave, and proceed to Kings Highway, turn right into general parking area; OR (3) go West all the way past Stadium on I-20 to Monkhouse Drive and follow directions above on coming from the West.
STF
Thanks SportTechFan! I just called and got the information I need.
Is Shreveport bicycle friendly?
Yep, some of the residents will even offer to ride it for you.
Good old Memorial Gym
Since there won't be any shuttles, do we HAVE to have a parking pass to park at the game? I mean at the general parking of course.
Just called SF office. They can not take phone orders unless you can have someone pick-up the pass. No mail outs.
Which would be the better lot for leaving?
That's my question too.
No you do not have to have a pass for general parking. But come early - it is quit a hike into stadium from far Eastern side of the Fair Grounds.
STF
Thanks for the info! I have to wait until at least 3:00 to go because my sister has to pick up my nephew from school, and she is my ride.
IF they have shuttles, buses, etc... DO NOT DO IT! We were at the Independence Bowl 2 years ago and took the shuttle from the hotel at the Casino. Getting to the game was easy, no problems, convenient.
Getting back was a CLUSTERF@CK of epic proportions. Line was over 1/4 mile long but it was 6 people across and it took 2 1/2 hours to get back to hotel. NEVER will I do that again in Shreveport. No way, no how.
They might try to steal it, but, I doubt they would ride it. That takes energy.
I see paid parking for silver and blue lots.....is the horrendous orange lot for free?
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