Insane social media post shows what makes Wrigley Field unlike anywhere else

The Chicago Cubs are planning to add hundreds of parking spots north of Wrigley Field (not to mention three more outfield-facing signs on rooftops across from the historic ballpark) - but a new social media post that quickly went viral offered some perspective.

Dodger Stadium, the largest of all MLB stadiums - capable of holding more than 56,000 fans - is surrounded by a sea of parking spots. Getting in and out of that ballpark is a nightmare, even more so than it is to leave Wrigley Field, especially after a Friday 1:20 game when that mass exodus aligns with rush hour in Chicago.

Finding parking in Wrigleyville, especially for suburbanites trekking to the Federal Landmark, is often a headache. Well, I should say affordable parking is a headache. There are some great lots, but for primetime matchups, they cost an arm and a leg.

But to have parking on par with what the Dodgers have, well, you'd take away everything that makes the Friendly Confines what it is (a neighborhood vibe that many already say is quickly disappearing given the continued development of Wrigleyville).

This is just one of those things we, as Cubs fans, have to deal with

With their return to contention - and the playoffs - in 2025, Chicago saw a nice bump in attendance. While most fans take some sort of public transportation to Wrigley, there are still thousands that drive and it can be challenging to figure out those logistics. As someone who regularly drives to games, I have no problem with expanding parking near the Camry Lot. I understand why someone who lives nearby might, but, again, it seems like a drop in the bucket when you look at a hypothetical like the above.

Part of playing in a more-than-100-year-old ballpark is dealing with inconveniences like finding decent parking. The continuing modernization of the area surrounding Wrigley has gone a long way toward rectifying other pain points, but the simple truth is parking will always be an issue when you have the home of a professional sports team in the middle of an urban neighborhood.

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