As the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day approaches, attendees will need to plan ahead with road closures and parking details announced for the event. Fans driving to downtown Detroit can expect streets around Comerica Park to be closed. Parking will be available at two municipal facilities: the Ford Underground Garage and the Eastern Market Garage, both open from 6 a.m. to midnight, with a flat $10 fee, as detailed by the City of Detroit.
To streamline parking, on-street parking meters can be paid for up to four hours using Municipal Parking kiosks or the Park Detroit app. The app also allows users to extend their parking time remotely and sends mobile alerts 10 minutes before their time expires. Fans are encouraged to reserve parking in advance through the app to avoid the challenges of finding a spot on a busy day.
Additional information is available at parkdetroit.us. The city advises drivers to park only in authorized lots with clear signage and rates to avoid tickets or towing. It is recommended to avoid vacant lots with individuals offering parking deals and to keep valuables out of sight to reduce the risk of theft.
Regarding street closures, the City of Detroit has announced that areas such as Montcalm from Brush to Woodward, Brush from Beacon to Montcalm, and Adams from Witherell to Brush will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Opening Day tomorrow. Additionally, Witherell will be closed from Adams to the Fisher Freeway Service Drive starting at 10 a.m. today.
For those looking to avoid driving, public transit offers a convenient option. DDOT buses and the QLINE provide access to the event, helping to ease congestion and eliminate the need for parking. Fares are $2, and tickets can be purchased via the Token Transit app. The QLINE is free for travel from the northern side of downtown to Grand Circus Park.
The Detroit People Mover operates for free from 6:30 a.m. to midnight, with a performance at Broadway Station featuring Saxappeal and The Cru from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit thepeoplemover.com/park. Additionally, Comerica Park has its own security rules regarding permitted items, which can be reviewed at mlb.com/tigers/ballpark/security#permitted.
