New Parking Rules for Oversized Vehicles Begin With Eagles-Rams Game
The short version
- New oversized vehicle parking rules take effect Oct. 4, when the Eagles host the Rams
- Oversized vehicles will be assigned spaces in Lot D and upper Lot N at $200 for four spaces, with up to two more at $100 each
- Companion cars and drop-offs are not allowed in the designated areas
- Tailgaters criticized the changes and asked for a chance to give input
Starting Oct. 4, RVs, buses and trailers at Eagles home games will be assigned spaces in designated lots at a higher cost.
Fans arriving at Eagles home games in RVs, buses or trailers will operate under a revised parking policy starting Oct. 4, the day Philadelphia hosts the Los Angeles Rams. The Sports Complex Parking Venture, which runs the lots around Lincoln Financial Field, says the changes apply only to Eagles home dates.
Under the policy, attendants will steer oversized vehicles into set zones in Lot D and the upper portion of Lot N, and fans will lose the ability to pick or reserve spots on their own. Holders of oversized vehicle passes for Lots E and H may keep using those lots but will receive an assigned space. The fee rises to $200 for four spaces, with up to two more available at $100 each, for a ceiling of six.
Regular cars and trucks accompanying the oversized vehicles cannot park in the designated zones, and drop-offs are prohibited. Vehicles, gear and all tailgating must stay within the space that is assigned or purchased.
The move has drawn criticism from fans who have tailgated outside the stadium for years. Carmen Conti, who has run Big Carm's Tailgate in Lot F for roughly ten years, called tailgating the fabric of Philadelphia, while Jeremy Smith of Port Richmond noted some fans have parked in the same spot since the stadium opened. John Huber of Hockessin, Delaware, called the changes a money grab that would get in the way of the fun, and Andy Myers of Phoenixville said assigned spaces could keep groups of friends from gathering together.
In an email to season ticket holders, the parking venture said the policy is meant to improve traffic flow, keep lanes open and protect availability for all guests, and that it followed input from the city and community stakeholders. Several tailgaters have asked for further conversation before the rules go into effect.
