Derby vs. Preakness- one man's (entertaining) take

[philcski]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I actually figured it wouldn't hurt to buy a parking pass this year just in case a bus fell through. Thusly, I have Rogers Avenue parking. I have no idea what this means, I just know I somehow need to find Northern Parkway in order to find the track.

I usually go I-83 to Northern Parkway (west), then continue on to Rogers Ave, you'll pass the hospital that Cardus is referring to. There's usually a sh!tload of kids waiting to get into the infield there. It's actually pretty easy but a lot of traffic. If you can, park at a light rail stop (either Timonium in the north or Linthicum in the south are best) and take that, it's a lot easier.

[slotdirt]

Yeah, I'm in the general DC area. I'm also staying in Baltimore for the night, so I am thinking driving is still probably the best answer.

[SniperSB23]

I parked near the hospital last year for free. Either Cylburn Ave or W Garrison St. Really not that bad of a neighborhood over there unless you're a sheltered suburbanite. Short walk to the track although depending on where you are sitting you might have to go all the way around. Afterwards you can cut up from there to W Cold Spring Lane and get right on 83 to get in the Inner Harbor area. I avoided all traffic that way. Personally I'd rather walk a bit than be stuck in a traffic jam.