World's Worst (biggest) parking lots - Page 5

MolsonExport · #81 Posted **May 28, 2015, 1:41 PM**

Dodger Stadium, LA (1960s)

waterandpower.org

Leo the Dog · #82 Posted **May 28, 2015, 3:46 PM**

Surprised nobody posted a picture of San Diego Chargers home - Qualcomm Stadium. They're in the news bc they might move to Carson, CA.

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/48443296.jpg

New stadium proposal on the same site with redevelopment to pay for the stadium:

https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/4f1...AAuXNM.0.0.jpg

mrsmartman · #83 Posted **May 28, 2015, 4:47 PM**

^^ Where's the parking?

creamcityleo79 · #84 Posted **May 28, 2015, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Box

That is the mighty A (3631 spaces), B (1606 spaces) and C (1518 spaces) ramps at the eastern end of I-394. In Minneapolis, parking garages are called parking ramps. The structure to the right that you asked about is the Target Center, home of the Timberwolves.

These parking ramps are the most integrated, useful parking ramps I have ever dealt with. In addition to what has already been mentioned about them, the ramps connect to the skyway, have their own on and off-ramps from the interstate, are near night clubs and the arenas/stadiums mentioned here, AND they are within a block or two of 4 major performing arts theaters seating nearly 7000 people.

So, yes, they are HUGE ramps. BUT, they provide a HUGE benefit to the people of the Twin Cities and they don't take up that much space while still being integrated into the downtown area and the transportation network. Unlike some of these lots (mainly the ones around sporting arenas/stadiums) which are used less than 10% of the year, these ramps are almost daily for a variety of events and venues.

Minato Ku · #85 Posted **May 28, 2015, 6:27 PM**

Disneyland Paris

emathias · #86 Posted **May 28, 2015, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse

If we're also including parking garages, I recently watched an aerial tour of Minneapolis and was astonished by the size of one of the parking garages downtown. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.

(google maps)

When I lived in Minneapolis I had the displeasure of parking there a number of times. It has its own dedicated expressway exit, and, IIRC, also piggy-backs off of a second exit - that's how big it is.

Also in the Minneapolis area is the Mall of America, with massive garages (or "ramps" as they call them in Minneapolis) on both ends of the Mall in addition to surface parking across the streets:

From Stormfront.org

At least at the MoA, there is a light rail station that stops right next to the mall in the lower deck of the south garage so you no longer *have* to drive there.

emathias · #87 Posted **May 28, 2015, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Leo the Dog

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New stadium proposal on the same site with redevelopment to pay for the stadium:

https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/4f1...AAuXNM.0.0.jpg

Very nice - I especially love the plaza with the scale reproduction/monument of the Burj Khalifa ...

The_Architect · #88 Posted **May 28, 2015, 7:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by middeljohn

^^^

Those are disgustingly huge. I don't think the ACC and Rogers Center (Skydome) even have any parking. Most people take public transit to get to the games.

They used to.

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Toronto also used to have some pretty big surface lots right downtown because of the wave of destruction that was the 60's and 70's. Thankfully they've mostly been developed since.

tablemtn · #89 Posted **May 28, 2015, 10:43 PM**

I recall reading that Tokyo Disney had one of the biggest parking lots in all of Japan, though I'm not sure what the other contenders are. For Japan, it's quite a large set of lots, though:

From: Tokyo Disneyland - The Theme Park Guy

Boisebro · #90 Posted **May 28, 2015, 11:03 PM**

O'hare International Airport's main parking garage is stupid-huge, especially driving up to it.

The entire length doesn't even fit in this photo (that's the facade of the garage in front of the Hilton hotel):

I got lost in it briefly about 25 years ago trying to find my car; fortunately, I realized I was on the wrong floor, directly below where my car was actually parked.

image from: kpcw.org

harryc · #91 Posted **May 28, 2015, 11:37 PM**

^^^ That's just the main garage - somebody with more time and skill than I should pull up the collection of surface lots to the N.

Minato Ku · #92 Posted **May 28, 2015, 11:48 PM**

Villepinte Exhibition center in Northern Paris suburbs has also big parking lots.

Via Chicago · #93 Posted **May 29, 2015, 1:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Dodger Stadium, LA (1960s)

waterandpower.org

this is a really satisfying photo. props to the lot crew

kcexpress69 · #94 Posted **May 29, 2015, 3:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Centropolis

behold, the truman sports complex, kansas city, mo...can't even all fit into one image...

http://www.smnw72.com

http://assets.bizjournals.com

I've lost count how many times I've gotten drunk in that parking lot!!

The tailgate parties are awesome!!

Innsertnamehere · #95 Posted **May 30, 2015, 8:08 PM**

Toronto's airport parking garage holds 9,000 spots and is the largest in the city by far. The crazy part is that it is designed to be expanded.

http://www.multiseal.net/home/waterproofing/multiguard/

It also isn't the only garage at the airport, there is another extremely large garage built nearby for airport employees.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/armtec...7628324188285/

chris08876 · #96 Posted **May 31, 2015, 1:06 AM**

O man, I would hate to forget where I parked in that Toronto lot when its at full capacity.

The Port Newark car lot has to to be the largest I've seen in person.

James Bond Agent 007 · #97 Posted **May 31, 2015, 1:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by Centropolis

behold, the truman sports complex, kansas city, mo...can't even all fit into one image...

http://www.smnw72.com

http://assets.bizjournals.com

OK, I was recently in Kansas City and went to a Royals game. When I left the game it must have taken me a half-hour to find my car. The spaces aren't numbered and the section markers on the lights in the parking lot are way too far apart to be very useful. One of the most insane experiences I've had in a while.

kcexpress69 · #98 Posted **May 31, 2015, 3:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by James Bond Agent 007

OK, I was recently in Kansas City and went to a Royals game. When I left the game it must have taken me a half-hour to find my car. The spaces aren't numbered and the section markers on the lights in the parking lot are way too far apart to be very useful. One of the most insane experiences I've had in a while.

It's an art form to find where you parked, if you're not a frequent visitor to the Truman Sports Complex. They could do a better job with the section markers. That said, I'll take the sea of parking lots over parking garages any day. Without them, millions of dollars wouldn't be pumped into the economy each year due to the tailgating!!

mhays · #99 Posted **May 31, 2015, 3:46 AM**

I disagree. Tailgating isn't worth wasting that much land.

Derek · #**100** Posted **May 31, 2015, 5:01 AM**

I think huge parking lots for sports stadiums are totally ok, as long as they are far, far away from the urban core.