Target Field Dreams: RV Parking, Toad Talk, and Baseball Plans

As you read in my last blog, Mrs. Weeble and I are planning to stop in Minneapolis to watch the Twins play a baseball game and see Target Field. I’ve been looking at how we’d park the RV—because you just can’t park a 24-foot rig just anywhere. I’ve mentioned before that I’d like to tow a small vehicle, a “toad,” and this stop is another reminder why. It would’ve helped when Bill and I were in Shenandoah National Park on our 50-year reunion tour. A 30-foot RV doesn’t fit too well at the trailheads. That was one of the big reasons for downsizing to a Sprinter-van-type RV with a diesel motor. The idea is to keep things flexible enough for both highways and hiking trails. The problem I keep circling back to is towing a toad all the way to Alaska and back home—thousands of miles of rough, beautiful road. That’s a lot of wear and tear on both the RV and the toad. If I do decide to tow, the research says flat towing is the easiest option. If cost weren’t an issue, I’d go for a Jeep Wrangler, hands down. The problem is they’re so darn expensive—and then you’ve got the cost of setting it up for flat towing. It looks like more research is in my future before I buy a toad.

Parking the RV for Game Day

Now, back to the thought train and the real reason for this post—the Twins game at Target Field. From what I’ve found, there doesn’t appear to be much parking for an RV anywhere near the ballpark. The campground I’ve tentatively picked is about a 30-minute drive from the stadium. Uber is an option, though it can get pricey fast. Still, sometimes you just have to factor that into the total cost of the experience.

Public Transit vs. Uber: The Target Field Dilemma

Minneapolis seems to have a solid public transportation system, with both the METRO Blue Line and METRO Green Line ending at Target Field. I’ll admit, though, that I might be a little jaded when it comes to light rail. My experiences with the Baltimore system for Orioles games at Camden Yards haven’t been great. Getting home from those games can feel like a second doubleheader. To be honest, if I can’t park in the Camden Yards complex, I usually skip the game—and that pains me to say. For Minneapolis, a park-and-ride setup might be the best bet. With any luck, there’ll be room for the RV, and after the game, we can hop back in and head for the campground.

Rolling with a Plan

One way or another, we’ll make it to Target Field. Whether it’s through a carefully planned park-and-ride or an overpriced Uber, the Weebles will roll with it. After all, every detour adds another story to the adventure—and that’s what this trip is all about.

Feel free to leave a comment below if you’ve tackled ballpark parking in an RV—or have any toad-towing tips for a long haul like ours!