Going to a Nationals game, need advice

[sb24]

Ok well a coworker game me tickets today for the nationals game.

Should i take the metro, or park near by? I dont know where i would get on metro and the directions make it seem like it wouldnt be to hard to park near by. Im leaning toward driving into the city.

Honestly i am just looking for some quick advice from people who have been there before. Parking is my only concern. Thanks for any help.

And if there is anything i should know or do while im there, let me know.

[wwharton]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Not sure how bad parking is but the metro is definitely the best bet. Don't know where you're coming from but you could go to Greenbelt to park and hop on there.

[sb24]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Not sure how bad parking is but the metro is definitely the best bet. Don't know where you're coming from but you could go to Greenbelt to park and hop on there.

Thank you ill look into that. Now i havent paid any attendtion but im pretty sure the nationals are close to the worst team in baseball right?

And i forgot to mention i am coming from fredericksburg va

[wwharton]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Close to the worst... yeah you can say that, lol. Always cool to check out a new park though.

Greenbelt is north of the stadium so that wouldn't make sense for you. If you're driving up from Fredricksburg then you probably should go ahead and take your chances with parking (especially on a Tuesday). It shouldn't be THAT bad. Otherwise I don't know the best metro spot for you. Braddock Rd in Alexandria?

Guessing the game's around 7... you'll probably hit some nasty traffic on the way up.

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

The Nats would like to thank you and the other 16 people for coming out.

[sb24]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Close to the worst... yeah you can say that, lol. Always cool to check out a new park though.

Greenbelt is north of the stadium so that wouldn't make sense for you. If you're driving up from Fredricksburg then you probably should go ahead and take your chances with parking (especially on a Tuesday). It shouldn't be THAT bad. Otherwise I don't know the best metro spot for you. Braddock Rd in Alexandria?

Guessing the game's around 7... you'll probably hit some nasty traffic on the way up.

Well i agree with everything you say. The coworker just came back and told me parking near by should be my best bet. Iv been to Camden Yards a few times when i was younger so this will be alot of fun. Thanks alot for your help.

The Nats would like to thank you and the other 16 people for coming out.

Thats why i was thinking parking wouldnt be a problem. Maybe ill get a foul ball too(im on the first base line). Free tickets are free tickets i really dont care who wins.

[OSUFan_88]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Need advice?

Start drinking heavily, it solves all problems.

You can thank Ben Fransisco, Jhonny Peralta, and Jeremy Sowers for providing me with extensive testing.

[sb24]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Need advice?

Start drinking heavily, it solves all problems.

You can thank Ben Fransisco, Jhonny Peralta, and Jeremy Sowers for providing me with extensive testing.

Lol ok then where are the cheap drinks? Im not paying $10 for a beer.

[JBH3]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Lol ok then where are the cheap drinks? Im not paying $10 for a beer.

Not at Nationals Park that's for sure.

Tailgate. So at least they don't rape your pockets while they're raping your time.

I find it best to watch this nightly disaster occur on MASN.

[snepp]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Tailgate. So at least they don't rape your pockets while they're raping your time.

And your eyes.

[sb24]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Not at Nationals Park that's for sure.

Tailgate. So at least they don't rape your pockets while they're raping your time.

I find it best to watch this nightly disaster occur on MASN.

And your eyes.

LMAO i didnt realize they were THAT bad. Either way ill just go and root for the marlins so i can enjoy winning . I wont have time to tailgate so i dont plan on drinking much. Its my girls first time at a pro game, the tickets were free, and i havent been to a game in forever.

Now i know why wwharton said

Close to the worst... yeah you can say that, lol. Always cool to check out a new park though.

[MrChainsaw]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Either way ill just go and root for the marlins so i can enjoy winning

Washington is 0-9 against the Marlins this year, so that's probably not such a bad idea

[wwharton]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

Well i agree with everything you say. The coworker just came back and told me parking near by should be my best bet. Iv been to Camden Yards a few times when i was younger so this will be alot of fun. Thanks alot for your help.



Thats why i was thinking parking wouldnt be a problem. Maybe ill get a foul ball too(im on the first base line). Free tickets are free tickets i really dont care who wins.

No problem. Wish I could help more. Surprised Ewing or someone else hasn't chimed in yet.

[Ewing]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

No problem. Wish I could help more. Surprised Ewing or someone else hasn't chimed in yet.

I think you guy summed it up pretty well. I've actually been busy trying to secure tickets to tomorrow's game myself. Personally, I never park at Nats games as the metro is a whole lot easier to manage. I typically just drive over to the New Carolton station, park, get on the Orange line, get off at L'Enfant Plaza, take the Green line to Navy Yard and just do the reverse on the way back. If sb24 is coming in from Greenbelt station, he doesn't even have to change lines once. It's simple as hell. Just be sure to ignore the occasional nutjob. I had a guy working out with small weights last time I rode metro.

[tyler289]

Re: Going to a Nationals game, need advice

I took the Metro once earlier this year and it was a disaster. I love the metro and prefer it to driving but since it was Nats-O's it was extremely crowded, we waited forever for trains, and just overall sucked.

When I go I always drive. But that's probably because my dad's tickets have parking right next to the stadium. Last year we had a lot that was a couple blocks away.

I'm not sure how many parking lots are open to the public w/o pre-paid deals, so that makes it a little more difficult. But if you take metro, be prepared to wait in long lines and wait for trains.