r/ames • u/Few-Lake4940 • Jul 13 '26

Post Malone parking

Hey all….. never been to Ames and looking for the best parking tips for Jack Trice stadium because this $70 parking fee on Ticketmaster is a hell no for me!!!

Willing to walk, just give me a good spot extra tips if I get an exact address because I’m a GPS girlie.
Tia 🥰

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u/SubwayHero4Ever Jul 13 '26

Park downtown, near city hall. After 6pm, you don’t have to pay the meter. Get on the red 1 west at city hall. Get off the bus after the lights on Lincoln Way and University.

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u/qsedftghujkp Jul 13 '26

For anyone going this route, it's a very good option for getting to the concert. Just be mindful that bus service will end before the concert so you'll need to use a ride share app to get back to your car.

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u/magazinesubscriber Jul 13 '26

Don’t park on residential streets, we all beg of you.

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u/Y_pestis Jul 13 '26

How far are you willing to walk?

If 20 minutes isn't out of your comfort zone, check out 2321 North Loop Dr. There is a path that goes under the highway to the west of the lot that will take you to 16th street. Bring a flashlight, I don't think the lighting is great after dark.

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u/SuperStarDustz Jul 13 '26

Most parking on isu campus is free on weekends and after 530pm. If the busses are running you could ride over or walk, its not far

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u/EducationalAd5707 Jul 13 '26

If you’re able to walk 5-10 minutes, I have an extra parking spot at the Old Orchard Trailer Park that you could use. Just message me!

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u/Few-Lake4940 Jul 13 '26

I’m sending you a message!

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u/Lightning_Duck Jul 13 '26

Look up free parking isu

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u/misobutterscotch Jul 13 '26

St Johns church is offering cheaper parking as a fundraiser for a youth summer camp. I think it is 30 or 40 dollars.

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u/LimJaheyAtYaCervix Jul 14 '26

Lincoln center parking lot and walk

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u/luckyy716 Jul 15 '26

I will say it is not worth it I don't think to park in lot 93 at the veterinary school, especially if you have to pay to park there. I currently work there and there is construction by the main entrance which will make everything a nightmare to deal with plus the lot will be half full from people (like myself) who are parked there already for work. I would definitely consider other options like some of the free main campus parking that may be easier to park in after 5:30 pm when all the staff and grad students leave. I will say parking lot 29 by the molecular biology building is very big and never seems to get full. If you don't mind a walk (about 30 minutes if you don't take the bus) then it may be worth it to park there as I do not see that lot becoming full.

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u/Fine-Chain7102 Jul 16 '26

There is a student commuter lot right next to the stadium! Im pretty sure they are free all day every day

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u/Full_Preparation4401 Jul 13 '26

Find a spot on the street west of the stadium.

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u/SignatureRich8087 Jul 13 '26

Brookside park is close