parking tips for loyola ramblers mens basketball vs. central michigan chippewas mens basketball at gentile arena (chicago 12/02)

hey ramblers fans, figured i'd share some parking advice for the game on 12/02 against central michigan. parking around loyola's campus can honestly be a pain, especially when school is in session and a game is going on, so knowing your options is huge.

first off, if you want the real insider move, check out prked. it's an app where people rent out their driveways and private garages right next to gentile arena, which is way cheaper than the campus garages sometimes and lets you skip the main university traffic lines. you can usually find a spot just a short walk away for a steal.

for the official on-campus parking, you have two main options, and event parking for men's basketball is $15. the closest one is the main parking structure (p1) at 1032 w. sheridan rd., with the entrance accessible off kenmore avenue. if you want accessible parking, this is where you'll find it. you can also pre-pay and save a few bucks, with prepaid single-game passes for the main structure going for $12. your second choice is the fordham parking structure (p2) at 6455 n. sheridan rd.. it's a slightly longer walk to the arena, but the great part is that exiting after the game is typically much quicker, which is a lifesaver when everyone is trying to leave at once.

beyond the campus spots, check the third-party apps for prepaid garage spaces. you can often find decent deals in places like the morgan at loyola station garage (1210 w. arthur ave.), which is only about a 3-4 minute walk and has spots listed for around $6. look around streets like magnolia or wayne avenue too, sometimes people list cheap driveways that are only an 8-10 minute stroll.

street parking is an option too, but in the rogers park-edgewater area it's super competitive and you need to pay close attention to the signage for meters and residential permit restrictions to avoid a ticket. you'll burn up a lot of time driving around if you show up right before 7:00 pm looking for a free curb spot.

honestly, the best move if you don't want to deal with any of this is public transit. the gentile arena is right across the street from the cta red line's loyola stop. if you're taking a bus, routes #36, #147, #151, and #155 all have stops close by. if you're doing a rideshare, use the address 6511 n. sheridan road for the smoothest drop-off.

arrive early to snag the best spots and maybe grab a quick bite near campus. hope this helps and go ramblers!