There is no such thing as a free lunch. But what about free parking near Snapdragon Stadium?

There is no free parking at the stadium (read the Parking Guide) but you may find some good fortune nearby.

Street Parking Options

West of Stadium (IKEA/Costco Area)

On the west side of the IKEA / Costco shopping center, there are residential side streets with free parking. Look for:

• Rio San Diego Drive
• Fenton Parkway

North of Stadium

There are also residential streets north off Mission Village Drive. Bring luck and comfortable walking shoes.

Free Park & Ride

As in “park your car and ride the trolley.” You’ll still pay a few bucks for the trolley but nothing compared to what you’d pay for parking at Snapdragon.

Best Trolley Station Lots

The most convenient free parking lots at San Diego trolley stations:

• El Cajon Transit Center — 469 spaces
• Old Town Transit Center — 412 spaces
• Grossmont Transit Center — 220 spaces
• Morena/Linda Vista — 199 spaces
• 70th Street — 125 spaces
• Fashion Valley — 63 spaces

View All Park & Ride Lots

Other Options

Ride Your Bike

Good for the lungs. Good for the heart. Good for the quads and glutes. Good for the mind. Good for the Earth. You’ll find plenty of bike racks at Snapdragon Stadium.

Rideshare

Not free but avoids the price and hassle of parking. Read more about Uber/Lyft access.