GAME DAY PARKING INFORMATION

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2011 Football Parking Information

We anticipate parking information for 2012 to be posted in late March.

Gamecock Fairgrounds Parking

Fairgrounds Parking Map Overview

• Garnet Parking Lot
• Black Parking Lot
• White Parking Lot
• Blue Parking Lot
• Green Parking Lot

Parking Information

Parking Application

Farmers Market Parking Map - 2011

Farmers Market Parking Map - 2012

Pre-Game Traffic Flow

Post-Game Traffic Flow

Overview of Williams-Brice University Controlled Parking

Farmers Market Handicapped Reserved Parking - 2011 Only

Farmers Market Youngblood Lot - 2011 Only

Shuttle Service Information

Should you have general questions, please feel free to contact the USC Ticket Office at (803) 777-4274 or Mr. Jim Petrus in the Athletic Department at 803-777-9302.

General Parking Info
A Gameday parking office is located inside the ticket office beneath the ramp in the northwest corner of the stadium. The office opens at 8 AM or five hours prior to kickoff depending on game time. This is for last minute parking problems only. No new parking passes will be sold at this time. For GPS purposes the address of Williams-Brice Stadium is 1125 George Rogers Boulevard.

Shuttle Service
Shuttle service will be available on game days for $3.00 per person round trip. For more information, please click on the shuttle service information link at the top of the page. Tentative, the shuttle will run from the Colonial Life Arena parking lots on Devine Street to Rosewood Drive beginning 3 hours prior to game time and running for an hour and a half after the game.

Handicapped Parking
The University of South Carolina only sells season passes for handicapped parking.

Handicapped individuals who are members of the Gamecock Club should send in a copy of a state-distributed handicap parking tag to acquire a paid reserved parking space in the handicapped area of the fairgrounds.

To access the tram service to the stadium, guests should wait north of row 10 near the entrance to the main fairgrounds. A specific location will be finalized at the first home game. We ask that seats on the tram be reserved for those who are handicapped and that those who are able to walk to the stadium assist their handicapped companions. The trams will transport guests to the north corners of Williams-Brice Stadium. Service begins two and a half hours before kickoff and will continue until the game begins. Return transportation will also be available after the game, beginning with five minutes left in the event and until there is no one waiting at the tram stations. Please be advised that both pedestrians and vehicular traffic are extremely heavy following the game, therefore, the wait time for trams may be extensive.

There are a limited number of spaces available to handicapped Gamecock Club members in each lot.

Handicapped Use of Elevator
Individuals with disabilities may use the elevators located throughout Williams-Brice Stadium.

Visitor Parking
Please review the pre-game and post-game traffic flow maps to help you plan your visit to Williams-Brice Stadium. Parking in Carolina Fair Park in the South Carolina State Fairgrounds is reserved parking for football season. Limited visitors parking for 2011 will be available in the Farmers Market (Bluff Road Area), Carolina Fair Park (George Rogers Blvd Gate 6) and in the Capital City Parking Lot (Assembly St). The Capital City Lot is located less than a half-mile from the stadium on the west side of Assembly Street and costs $10 per car. Additional information concerning visitor parking will be updated in August.

RV Parking
For individuals interested in RV parking there are a couple of options available. RV parking is available in the Fairgrounds (803.799.3387) on the east side of Assembly Street and at Gate 12 on Rosewood Drive. Also, RV parking is available at Capital City Stadium/Blowfish Park which is located less than a half-mile from the stadium to the west side of Assembly Street. Parking in this lot cost $10 per space needed to fully accommodate the vehicle. RV hook-ups are not available in this lot. On the Friday before the SEC home games, this lot will open at 2:00 PM for overnight RV parking. The same parking fees are in effect. Additional RV parking will be available on Fridays of SEC games and Gameday at the Farmers Market. Parking is limited and based on first come first serve. Entrance is on National Guard Road, which is off of Bluff Rd at the practice field. Gameday RV parking is $60 and also $60 for Friday parking. This lot opens at 2:00 PM on Fridays. The GPS location for the Farmer's Market is 1001 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201.

Capital City Stadium Parking Lot
This parking lot is provided for overflow Gamecock Club members and visitor parking. This is the least expensive and least crowded lot and is located less than a half-mile from the stadium on the west side of Assembly Street. The cost to park in this lot is $10 per car or $10 per space needed to fully accommodate RVs. The GPS coordinate are Capital City Stadium (Blowfish), 301 South Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201.

Farmers Market Parking (Season Parking)
Season football parking passes will be sold in this lot via the South Carolina Athletic Department to those individuals who had reserved season parking passes or general admission season parking passes last year through the Farmers Market. Season parking in the Farmers Market will be assigned on a renewal bases via the parking deadline. For an application, please see the updated PDF concerning Farmers Market Parking for 2011.

Farmers Market Parking (Individual Game Day Sales)
Individual Gameday general parking will be available in the Farmers Market for $35. Entrance to Gameday parking will be via National Guard Road off of Bluff Rd. Gates will open at TBD. Tailgating is permissible. Charcoal grilling is prohibited, however, gas grilling is permitted. Each vehicle and each trailer must have a parking pass.

Band Performances
Live music is not allowed at tailgating sites.

Beverage Policy (Alcohol)
The possession or consumption of alcohol in Williams-Brice Stadium is expressly prohibited by University policy. In an effort to encourage an enjoyable experience for all fans, persons who are obviously intoxicated will be denied entry into the stadium regardless of ticket possession.

Buses
Buses will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis in the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Drivers should use the entrances located at Gate 12 on Rosewood Drive. For additional information, please contact the Fairgrounds at (803) 799-3387.

Caterers
Caterers should have proper parking permits to be admitted to private tailgate areas. Permits will not be available from Gamecock Club offices and should be secured with the client.

Flammables
Gas grilling is permitted. Charcoal grilling is prohibited for safety reasons in the parking lots operated by University of South Carolina athletics department.

Golf Carts, Mopeds, Scooters
For the safety of all concerned, the use of these motorized vehicles (other than those authorized by USC) will not be allowed by fans in the vicinity of the stadium on the day of games. As a reminder, S.C. highway laws do not allow the use of motorized vehicles on roadways outside of a two mile radius from the registered address of the registered operator.

Liability
Neither the University of South Carolina nor the Gamecock Club will be liable for loss or damage to vehicles or contents.

Lost and Found
Items found in the parking lots will be turned over to Stadium Lost and Found, located in Williams-Brice Stadium. Call 803-777-8506 to ask if your item has been turned in.

Limousines
Due to space constraints, limousines are not allowed in Gamecock Club-controlled parking areas. Drivers should drop off any guests at Williams-Brice Stadium and seek parking in public lots made available by area businesses.

Media Parking
Media parking is located on Key Road in a lot controlled by the South Carolina Athletic Department. Members of the media should request parking credentials for this area from the University of South Carolina Media Relations Office. For more information, please contact them at 803-777-5204.

Parking Gates
All parking lot gates will open five hours prior to kickoff or 8 a.m., whichever is later. Vehicles should be removed no later than two hours after the conclusion of the game or risk being locked in until the following business day.

Political Materials
Distribution of political stickers, brochures, and other promotional items is strictly forbidden on properties owned or being leased by the University. Violations will result in the surrender and disposal of said items by University officials.

Restrooms
Stadium restrooms located on the north & south ends of the stadium as well as porta-jons on the East side of the stadium will be made available for use once parking lots open (five hours prior to kickoff). Once gates open (2 hours prior to kickoff) only the East side porta-jons will remain available for use and will close at kickoff.

Security
The University of South Carolina makes every attempt to ensure that all fans are able to enjoy the festivities surrounding the game. In the unfortunate event that threatening or illegal behavior is observed, guests may contact lot attendants or uniformed security located throughout the parking areas. Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are stationed in the stands in the Fairgrounds and are mobile as well. Members of various law enforcement agencies are also in attendance. Please do not hesitate to report suspicious activities or unruly fans.

Tailgating
Please tailgate in front or back of your vehicle. Drive areas must be cleared enough to allow access for emergency vehicles.

Tents
Tents should be no larger than 10' x 10' and be contained within the individual parking space. Tents should be dismantled prior to guests leaving for the game. Unattended tents are subject to removal by University officials at their discretion. Drive areas must be cleared enough to allow access for emergency vehicles.

Towing
Towing of all vehicles impeding the flow of traffic or obstructing the right of a member to park in assigned parking is imminent. Once a tow truck has arrived at the vehicle in violation, negotiations will be strictly between the towing company and the vehicle owner. Any vehicles that may have been towed may be recovered at City Garage located on Huger Street, 803-765-9780.

Trash
The University conveniently places receptacles for the disposal of trash and other items throughout the parking areas. Please help us keep the area enjoyable by disposing of all bagged trash into these containers.

Utility Trailers
Utility trailers are allowed in any of the lots with an appropriate parking pass for the vehicle and an appropriate parking pass for the trailer.

Vendors
Soliciting or vending of any goods or services is strictly prohibited in the lots owned or leased by the Gamecock Club on game day.

Traffic Tips

• Get to the game early.
• Police advise fans to use I-77, accessible from I-26 and I-20.
• If you have reserved parking, get in the two right lanes of Assembly Street as you approach the fairgrounds.
• If you are picking up someone from the game, you must arrive before the game is completed.
• Postgame stadium traffic will have priority. All lanes of Assembly Street will be used for traffic from the stadium. The two left lanes on Assembly Street will turn left onto Blossom Street.
• Traffic leaving Stadium Road will be routed south on Bluff Road. The left two lanes may take I-77 north; the right two lanes take I-77 south.
• View the pre- and post-game traffic flow maps included at the top of this page.

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2011-12 Basketball Parking Information

Parking Map

All parking lots open two hours prior to tip-off. Please check gamecocksonline.com for game schedule and times.

All Gamecock Club members with parking passes should park in the lots designated for Gamecock Club Parking, either in the DOT garage, Discovery garage entrance via Park Street or Lot A.

Donors holding a parking pass - DOT garage level 1 parking (peach color) - should enter the DOT garage from either College Street or Lincoln Street.

Donors holding a parking pass with a blue background should enter the DOT garage via Pendleton Street. Discovery Garage should be entered via Park Street. Lot A should be entered from either Greene Street or Devine Street.

Suite holders will park in either Lot A or the DOT garage.

Media members with press parking (gray pass) should park in the Discovery Garage and enter the garage via College Street. Please enter Colonial Life Arena through the College Street entrance.

Because of pedestrian safety, beginning approximately 30 minutes prior to game time, the block of Greene Street bounded by Lincoln Street and Gadsden Street will be closed to all traffic. This block becomes a pedestrian walkway for fans entering the arena. The corner of Lincoln and Greene streets is patrolled by officers who help the foot traffic crossing the intersection. Traffic is routed south on Lincoln to Devine Street where vehicles can enter Parking Lots A, B and C off of Devine Street. After these lots fill up attendants will direct Gamecock Club members to the best available remaining parking.

Gamecock Club members with parking passes are not allowed to park in the lots labeled General Public until after Lot A, the DOT Garage and Discovery Garage are filled. Also, Lot F is the parking lot for the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Therefore, this lot may not be available for some basketball games due to conflicting events at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This is a paid lot.

For approximately 20 to 30 minutes following the game, Greene Street is again blocked off between Lincoln and Gadsden for the pedestrians leaving the arena. The intersection of Lincoln and Greene is manned by officers to help with the pedestrian crossing. Parking Lot A will exit onto Devine Street and Gadsden Street until the pedestrian traffic subsides on Greene and Lincoln streets. Also during the post-game period, Lincoln Street between College and Devine is closed to vehicular traffic so that pedestrians may exit the arena area. Thru traffic on Greene Street westbound is prohibited at Park Street and Greene Street because of pedestrian flow and the traffic leaving Parking Lot D on Greene Street going east.

Information on the Bus shuttle for basketball will be available closer to the SEC basketball games.

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2012 Baseball Parking Information

2012 Parking Application and Letter | Parking Areas for 2012

If you purchased a season parking pass you will be parking in the parking lot that corresponds to the parking lot number and address with which it is associated (Note: while there are reserved parking lots, there are NOT reserved numbered parking spaces in them). If you do not have a parking pass you should consider taking the baseball shuttle that picks up at the Carolina Life Area parking lot B that is located at Blossom, Lincoln, Devine and Gadsden streets. The shuttle will run continuously before, during and after the baseball game for one hour. The cost to use the shuttle is $2.00 per person round trip and there is no cost for parking. Please see the game information chart for the hours of operation. The trip takes less than 8 minutes and the wait time according to most fans is minimal.

If you are looking for game day parking, the lots cost $10.00/$5.00. Please review the Gamecock Baseball Parking Map.

Entrance into Williams St., Wheat St. and Catawba St. is by permit only. You must have a Hang tag to access the various parking lots and or a window decal for Granby Mill Village or the Rapid Apartments.

When traveling near the Carolina Baseball Stadium please be advised that pedestrian safety is of the utmost importance and that traffic will be halted for pedestrians and their safety. Before and after the game, pedestrians will have the right of way at the intersection of Wheat and Williams Sts. and at Williams and Catawba Sts. Your cooperation is most appreciated.

Business lot parking passes will be honored in Lot 1 ONLY for the Feb. 17 and 24 afternoon baseball games based on availability. The businesses at 405 (lot 9) and 401 (lot 10) Huger Street request that you begin parking at 5:30 PM on weekdays. Other business lots open at 5:00 PM on weekdays. See above table.

Parking Shuttle:

Please visit the following link for information regarding the parking shuttle: http://www.sc.edu/vmps/gameday.html#baseball

Visitor Parking:

Please be aware on game days entrance via car to Williams, Catawba and Wheat Street will be closed to public and they are accessible only by a valid parking pass. Therefore we encourage the visitors to use public game day parking lots illustrated on the parking map. The cost is $10.00/$5.00 per vehicle. Visitors can also park for free at Colonial Life Arena Lot B which is bordered by Blossom, Gadsden, Devine and Lincoln Streets with roundtrip shuttle service available for $2.00 per person which will drop off right at the main entrance of Carolina Stadium. RV Parking will also be available in the Colonial Life Arena Lot B. Questions concerning RV baseball parking can be directed to Richard Evans at (803) 777-1439.

Visitors who need handicap parking should park at the Colonial Life Arena Lot B. Handicap accessible roundtrip shuttle service will be available for $2.00 per person and it will drop off right at the main entrance of Carolina Stadium.

FAQs:

Q. If I purchase less than 4 season tickets, can I purchase a season baseball parking pass?
Any Gamecock Club member who has purchased between 1 and 4 season baseball tickets is entitled to request one season parking pass for the current baseball season. Members purchasing more than 4 season tickets may request two passes.

Q. We would like to come early on game days and tailgate, which parking area should we request?
If you would like to come early and tailgate, you should request a season parking pass for Lot 1. That's a large grass lot located in left field on the corner of Williams, Wheat and Blossom Streets in the red zone.

Q. Where do you anticipate having handicap parking?
We anticipate handicapped parking at the right corner of Williams and Wheat Street in Lot 3 with approximately 60 parking spaces.

Q. How will parking in business parking lots around the stadium area affect me during game days?
On games scheduled during the weekdays, you will have access to park in the business parking lots beginning at 5:00 pm. With games on Saturday and Sunday, it will not interfere with business hours which should not present any issues with parking.

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