Target Field: Why No Tailgating?

Why there is no Twins tailgating at Rapid Park for Twins games (or, as far as we know, why there is no Target Field Tailgating)

Twins tailgating is regulated under the City of Minneapolis ordinances. The attached PDF gives a partial description of the requirements. You can see that under parking lot requirements, Twins tailgating is permitted only in selected areas.  The area in which Target Field tailgating is permitted does not include Rapid Park or for that matter any lots near Target Field.  We know there was a popular TV program that ran in May that showed one of the contestants Twins tailgating on the top of one of the ramps near Target Field.  This is not permitted under the ordinance but feel free to contact the City of Minneapolis for clarification if you like.

The area in which tailgating is permitted is detailed in the attached PDF.  Here is a link to their web page (http://vikingstailgate.com/tailgating_metrodome.php). However, as far as we know, even though Twins tailgating may be done at those lots, it can only be done if the operator of the lot complies with the requirements of operating a Twins tailgating lot. To the best of our knowledge, the permitted lots are not taking the necessary steps to comply (we assume that, since they are quite a distance away from Target Field, it does not make sense for them to do so).

Twins Game Day Parking Tailgating Contacts

Here are some contacts that you may find helpful in pursuit of Twins tailgating in regards Minnesota Twins Parking. If you find any useful information, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so we can keep people informed.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - Deputy Director, Licenses and Consumer Services (note: he cannot change city rules, he only enforces them)

Mayor of Minneapolis' Communications Director - John Stiles (612) 673-3665 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Barb Johnson, President of the Minneapolis City Council (http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ward4/index.asp#TopOfPage)

For more on Twins Game parking and other event parking at Target Field and the Target Center, please see our events parking page.

If you are looking for Target Field Parking, think Rapid Park!