Do Not Put $15 In The Middle

The Dodgers have tried several recession busters before; however, this may be the coolest one of all...

As the school season closes and spring turns into summer, the Los Angeles Dodgers will provide free parking in the general lots at Dodger Stadium for the three-game series June 16-18 versus the Oakland Athletics. Gates open at 5:10 p.m. and game times are 7:10 p.m.

Fans will be able to enter all Dodger Stadium gates, where the $15 parking fee will be waived for entrance into the general lots. Fans who have purchased preferred parking will still park in their sections.

“This gesture is our latest initiative to help ensure that all of our fans can enjoy our National Pastime at Dodger Stadium,” said Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt , who helped create the Commissioner’s Fan Initiative at the beginning of this season. “With the conclusion of the school year, we want to make it even easier for families to spend their summer evenings with us.”

The Dodgers will be celebrating Heroes Week during the three-game series, honoring police, firefighters, and community heroes. DodgersWIN, the club’s women’s initiatives network, will be presenting the tributes.

Please get out to the ballpark during this series. I'm only dreaming here, but perhaps a strong showing (sellout) would entice the Dodgers to offer this more in the future. $6 Dodger Dogs and $12 beers are one thing, but the high cost of parking is a tad upsetting.

I'm very excited about this and will definitely be attending a game during the series. How about you? Vote in the poll in the top right sidebar.