October 15, 20196 yr The TCU game is next weekend at 2:30 and I'm taking my 7yo boy (driving in from McKinney). Where is the best place to park? Anything cool going on pregame for kids? Any information is appreciated.
October 15, 20196 yr Look at the stadium on a map. Find the east-west stretch of W Berry St., about 3/5 mile south of the Stadium. Just south of Berry there is a neighborhood where you should be able to find free street parking. Last time I was there (it's been a while -- 2013), we parked about two blocks south of Berry on Alton Road. It's possible parking rules have changed since then. I'm sorry I don't have any advice about fun game day kid stuff. Wanted to add that if you decide to try parking in that south-of-Berry neighborhood, instead of exiting at University and approaching campus that way, it's probably easier to take I-30 to the Hulen exit (which is a little bit west of campus) and then track back east on Berry. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Ben Ficus additional info
October 15, 20196 yr Park at the Corner of McPherson and Wabash, either in Church Lot or Vacant Lot/s.
October 15, 20196 yr Frog Alley is a great place to take your seven year old before the game. Due to construction it is not exactly in front of the east stands, but to the side on the South. Parking is not great without a pass, but like Colonial they do let people sell spots on their front yards around the stadium. Mind you these are homes that sell for $500,000+ but they can use the money too. A number of the church lots near the stadium are sold out to season parking. Parking is also available with a shuttle at Paschal on Forest Park and Berry and Doxology Church on Hulen.
October 15, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Whatever said: The TCU game is next weekend at 2:30 and I'm taking my 7yo boy (driving in from McKinney). Where is the best place to park? Anything cool going on pregame for kids? Any information is appreciated. Google TCU Bleacher Creature. It would be fun for him if it isn’t too late to sign up. Also Doxology Church is an easy in/out off I-20 and Hulen. Take the shuttle to the stadium. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Randolph Duke
October 15, 20196 yr If the sun is out, you might want to avoid the concourses. That's where all the TCU fans hang out when the game is in progress, as I understand it.
October 15, 20196 yr As was mentioned, the neighborhood just south of Berry is decently close. Rogers Street, just behind the (used to be, might still be) Albertson's grocery store. If coming into Ft Mirth from the south you can come in on McCart and snake your way over or Hulen and then east on Berry.
October 15, 20196 yr Pascal HS is the best non-season ticket holder place to tailgate. It is paid, but there are plenty of spaces and shuttles to the stadium. Doesn't Doxology Church in McKinney have shuttles? I come from the other direction, so wouldn't ever park there, but you'd be there already. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by JBJ
October 15, 20196 yr I have been but it was 10+ years ago. Go here for lunch: https://carshonsdeli.com/
October 15, 20196 yr Author Google TCU Bleacher Creature. It would be fun for him if it isn’t too late to sign up. Also Doxology Church is an easy in/out off I-20 and Hulen. Take the shuttle to the stadium. I'm guessing they'll be ok with him wearing UT gear?
October 15, 20196 yr Author Frog Alley is a great place to take your seven year old before the game. Due to construction it is not exactly in front of the east stands, but to the side on the South. Parking is not great without a pass, but like Colonial they do let people sell spots on their front yards around the stadium. Mind you these are homes that sell for $500,000+ but they can use the money too. A number of the church lots near the stadium are sold out to season parking. Parking is also available with a shuttle at Paschal on Forest Park and Berry and Doxology Church on Hulen. Assuming Frog Alley is similar to Bevo Blvd because CDC, and the boy loves Bevo Blvd. Looks like we'll be making a visit.
October 15, 20196 yr 14 minutes ago, Whatever said: 1 hour ago, Randolph Duke said: Google TCU Bleacher Creature. It would be fun for him if it isn’t too late to sign up. Also Doxology Church is an easy in/out off I-20 and Hulen. Take the shuttle to the stadium. I'm guessing they'll be ok with him wearing UT gear? As long as you don't wear maroon, you're good.
October 15, 20196 yr 53 minutes ago, Whatever said: 1 hour ago, Randolph Duke said: Google TCU Bleacher Creature. It would be fun for him if it isn’t too late to sign up. Also Doxology Church is an easy in/out off I-20 and Hulen. Take the shuttle to the stadium. I'm guessing they'll be ok with him wearing UT gear? Not sure. Check their website or call the AD. Usually they have a box of TCU shirts at the top of the southeast stairs where they come down, so he may have to wear one over his UT shirt for the run.
October 15, 20196 yr I think we are gonna run up from Granbury for this one as well. Probably park at my cousin's house and have them drop us off. CHIEF
October 15, 20196 yr Never been. Have heard that product on the field can make eyes spontaneously bleed. Good luck.
October 15, 20196 yr Bring ear plugs because of this fucking thing. I’m guessing it goes off when TCU does something good, so hopefully it remains silent most of the game.
October 15, 20196 yr Author Never been. Have heard that product on the field can make eyes spontaneously bleed. Good luck.Charlie's not here anymore.
October 15, 20196 yr Just now, Whatever said: 42 minutes ago, Foosters said: Never been. Have heard that product on the field can make eyes spontaneously bleed. Good luck. Charlie's not here anymore. Coulda fooled me.
October 15, 20196 yr 6 minutes ago, HornsOverIthaca said: What in the hell is that? It makes a train whistle noise.
October 15, 20196 yr 21 minutes ago, HornsOverIthaca said: What in the hell is that? They keep that in the southeast corner. It makes a train whistle sound. The visiting fans are in the north end and, thankfully, spared from that monstrosity. By the way, I have some free passes to a Ft. Worth strip joint a friend of mine runs. http://cabareteast.com/ If any of you have some friends who are into that kind of thing, I might be able to get a few passes for after the TCU game. PM me. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Randolph Duke
October 15, 20196 yr Author They keep that in the southeast corner. It makes a train whistle sound. The visiting fans are in the north end and, thankfully, spared from that monstrosity. By the way, I have some free passes to a Ft. Worth strip joint a friend of mine runs. http://cabareteast.com/ If any of you have some friends who are into that kind of thing, I might be able to get a few passes for after the TCU game. PM me.If Amon Carter had a babysitting service until 5am I'd join.
October 15, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, HornsOverIthaca said: What in the hell is that? Purple Boomer Sooner.
October 15, 20196 yr 7 hours ago, LTtxfan said: This Guy Made Amon Carter his Bitch!! Did he beat TCU when he played here? Doesn't look like it. Sigh. We are like 1-5 in the last 6 years with the win coming last year. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Bullneck
October 15, 20196 yr I will be traveling from Granbury as well. Where is the best place to scalp tickets? I have been checking facebook, offerup, etc... but nothing good. Best place to pickup around stadium?
October 15, 20196 yr Last game I went to there I parked in a neighborhood off Park Hill. It was a bit of a hike but by the time you get to your car the traffic has passed. Of course, the last time I was there they had the old upper deck. Believe it or not, from around the 10 yard line seats you couldn't see the end zone because of the outer wall of the upper deck. It deserved to be blown up. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Bullneck
October 15, 20196 yr The stadium itself sucks and the game atmosphere is terrible. They pipe in crowd noise and music before/during almost every play. You will be lucky if you hear either band one time. The PA announcer will make you wish you had ear plugs. The parking situation actually isn’t too bad. Like those above have mentioned, go park in the neighborhoods unless rules have changed. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Hookem2147
October 15, 20196 yr 31 minutes ago, Bullneck said: Last game I went to there I parked in a neighborhood off Park Hill. It was a bit of a hike but by the time you get to your car the traffic has passed. Of course, the last time I was there they had the old upper deck. Believe it or not, from around the 10 yard line seats you couldn't see the end zone because of the outer wall of the upper deck. It deserved to be blown up. Where did you find that picture? That's old school.
October 15, 20196 yr ^^ Google images. It just came up. Now this is old school. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Bullneck
October 15, 20196 yr 4 minutes ago, Bullneck said: ^^ Google images. It just came up. Now this is old school. Nice, my step father used to hold the microphone on the field interviews when he was a kid for the Humble Radio Broadcasting network. His dad was the engineer. Anyway, he said that TCU had the worst catered food and that Baylor had the best. He is a Tech grad so take it for what it's worth. Edited October 15, 20196 yr by 2300 Nueces
October 16, 20196 yr Our HS baseball program had to clean Carter back in the early ‘90s, only games that were even remotely crowded were us & Aggy.
October 16, 20196 yr Coeds are off the charts, best in the Big 12 I would imagine. I hope that helps. A seven year old can hoof it. I just parked for free as was as close as reasonable that I could on the streets and started following people. Then we got drummed. I don't want to get drummed this year. These shuttles sound cool, but I also enjoyed the walk through campus neighborhoods. OMG expect way too loud hip hop the whole game. Edited October 16, 20196 yr by JohnnyRage
October 16, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, Vito Andolini said: Bring ear plugs because of this fucking thing. I’m guessing it goes off when TCU does something good, so hopefully it remains silent most of the game. It's a truly infernal foghorn kind of thing. It makes your bowels watery and is apropos of nothing.
October 16, 20196 yr Author Coeds are off the charts, best in the Big 12 I would imagine. I hope that helps. A seven year old can hoof it. I just parked for free as was as close as reasonable that I could on the streets and started following people. Then we got drummed. I don't want to get drummed this year. These shuttles sound cool, but I also enjoyed the walk through campus neighborhoods. OMG expect way too loud hip hop the whole game.Yeah my kid can hoof it. No worries there. The farther out we park the better, since it's free and gives me more time to chug a couple of beers.
October 16, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, Dr. Beeper said: Club level TCU food and drink is the best. Tailgating scene is great and the venue is fantastic for a small stadium. Agreed. Took my son to the game a couple years ago. Post-renovation Amon Carter is great. Pre-renovation it was a glorified HS stadium.
October 16, 20196 yr 56 minutes ago, JohnnyRage said: OMG expect way too loud hip hop the whole game. Holy shit — I forgot the hip-hop. That shit is terrible.
October 16, 20196 yr Author Been to a game at DKR recently? Last time I was there I had to explain to my 9 year old what superman’ing that ho meant. He probably already knew and was playing dumb.
October 16, 20196 yr I went about 15 years ago, but I'm sure it's been upgraded, so I can't give anything other than its small. Was shitty then, but I'm sure it's only slightly shitty now.
October 16, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Dr. Beeper said: Been to a game at DKR recently? Last time I was there I had to explain to my 9 year old what superman’ing that ho meant. So what did you say?
October 16, 20196 yr I went about 15 years ago, but I'm sure it's been upgraded, so I can't give anything other than its small. Was shitty then, but I'm sure it's only slightly shitty now. They did a good job. It’s not huge but it’s got character. I mean it sucked before but I like it now.
October 16, 20196 yr 19 minutes ago, C-Man said: They did a good job. It’s not huge but it’s got character. I mean it sucked before but I like it now. I'd like to make a trip back, then. Like I said, it's been a long time, and seeing our Horns play there would be a nice experience since it's been upgraded.
October 16, 20196 yr Who's been to Amon Carter? Why would anybody admit to going to amon carter? j/k I used to go for the brief time I lived in FTW. It was a lot of fun in the early 90s. You could sit wherever. Used to work concessions for scouts. TCU sucked hard.
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