Yankee Stadium Parking Prices Increase (Again)

Multiple sources are confirming that the third party company which owns the parking around Yankee Stadium intends to increase this year's parking prices from $23 to $35 for standard parking, and from $36 to $45 for valet parking. Bronx Parking Development, the organization in charge of parking, is the same group that jacked prices up to $40 for this years ALDS and ALCS games.

Apparently this is an attempt to avoid defaulting on millions of tax-exempt bonds issued by the city. The company will be unable to to make their next $6.8 million dollar payment due in April. If the city does not wave this payment, the BPD says they will be forced to charge $55 PER CAR next year to avoid default. This is absolutely outrageous, however not surprising. According to The Daily News, even with the Red Sox in town in late August and a capacity crowd on hand, less than 60% of the parking spaces were filled.

So whats the average fan to do?

The B, D, and 4 Trains all run to the ballpark, and only cost $2.50, a fraction of the cost of parking on site. I already take the subway to every game, and it really is the best way to get to the Bronx. I recommend you do yourselves (and your wallets) a favor and try it out.