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Driving in, parking, public transit, scooters, bikes. Everything you need to land at Tropicana Field and get around downtown St. Pete on game day.
Tropicana Field Parking
- Stadium lots (game days). Tropicana Field has official on-site parking — rates and availability vary by event. See the official Rays parking page for the current map and pricing.
- Free 2-hour parking throughout the EDGE District (Central Ave between 9th and 16th Streets), walking distance to the Trop and many directory members.
- Central Parking Garage. At 1388 1st Ave N. Paid garage, easy walk to the stadium and downtown.
- Street parking. Metered around the downtown core; free on many residential blocks just outside it.
Public transit
- SunRunner (PSTA bus rapid transit) connects downtown St. Pete to the beaches with stops at 13th St on both 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S. Routes & schedules →
- Downtown Looper trolley. Cheap fare, frequent stops throughout downtown. Routes & schedules →
North / Tampa
Quick ~25 min south into St. Pete.
South / Bradenton / Sarasota
About 30–50 min north across the bay.
West / Clearwater / North Pinellas
Easy ~25 min south.
West / The Beaches
Head east into downtown.
East / Orlando
About 2 hrs west across the state.
- Stadium lots (game days). Al Lang Stadium has limited official on-site parking, typically reserved for VIPs and permits — rates and availability vary by event, nearby garages are recommended. See the official Rowdies parking page for the current map and pricing.
- Free 2-hour parking along St. Pete's waterfront (near 1st Ave S and surrounding streets), walking distance to Al Lang Stadium and many directory members.
- Nearby Parking Garages.
- SouthCore Parking Garage — 101 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (closest to stadium)
- McNulty Garage — 175 2nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Platinum Parking Garage — 100 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Sundial Parking Garage — 117 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Mahaffey Theater Garage — 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Street parking. Metered around the downtown and waterfront; free on many residential blocks just outside it.
Public transit
- SunRunner (PSTA bus rapid transit) connects downtown St. Pete to the beaches with a stop at 3rd St S/3rd Ave S. Routes & schedules →
- Downtown Looper trolley. Cheap fare, frequent stops throughout downtown. Routes & schedules →
Walking
Most Game Night directory members are within a 10–15 minute walk of either Tropicana Field or Al Lang Stadium.
Downtown St. Pete is flat, walkable, and well-lit on game nights.
Scooters & bikes
- E-scooters. Multiple pickup spots throughout downtown St. Pete. Scooter safety info →
- Bike racks at the stadium and most downtown corners; dedicated bike lanes and sharrows throughout.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft drop-off zones are designated at the stadium on game days.
Follow the on-site signage when you arrive.
Airports
- Albert Whitted Airport. Located on the downtown waterfront, about 5 minutes from Central Avenue, Al Lang Stadium, and the St. Pete Pier.
- St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. About 20–25 minutes from downtown St. Pete. Convenient for domestic travel and select low-cost carriers.
- Tampa International Airport. Approximately 25–35 minutes from downtown St. Pete, depending on traffic, with extensive domestic and international flight options.