Truist Park Parking Guide | Atlanta Braves Parking Tips

Greetings baseball fans…this is your complete and highly informative Truist Park parking guide! This post contains tons of valuable tips for your next game at the home of the Atlanta Braves.

Whether you want to find cheap parking lots, convenient parking, an easy out or to be close to entertainment and food options, I’m here to help. Parking at a Braves game (or any Truist Park event) can be a real challenge…be prepared!

Since there’s a lot to know, I’ve broken this down for you:

Official Atlanta Braves / Battery ATL Parking
Braves North + Braves South Parking
Braves East Parking
Satellite Non-Braves Parking (+ Free Parking Options)
Hotel Parking (Plus Shuttles)
Motorcycle, Bus + RV Parking
Truist Park Tailgating
Avoiding The Worst Braves Game Traffic
Important Truist Park Parking Tips

Before everything else, here is my most important tip for Braves game parking at Truist Park…book your space beforehand, with my friends at SpotHero (and thank you for supporting this blog’s sponsors)!

Batteries included!

Truist Park Parking Tip #1: Official Braves / Battery Atlanta Parking

To start, here is the official Braves parking map so you can visualize all of this. I’d keep it open as you’re reading.

The Braves operate most of the garages that are closest to Truist Park. These include the Delta, Red, and Orange garages, and the B9 and B11 garages across the Circle 75 Parkway.

The ones that aren’t marked on the map are (clockwise starting from the top) the Green, Purple, and Yellow garages; Battery Atlanta runs those. There is another one at the Doubletree Hotel operated by Official Parking (great name). That one gets poor reviews; just saying.

The Orange garage is for Premium Club members, so you’d have to get a game ticket from one of them. Same with the Delta Deck near the home plate entrance; that’s for Delta Sky and Infiniti Club season seat holders. It’s one of the nicer perks if you can snag one, incidentally, including valet service.

(Learn more about Braves premium seating in my highly informative Truist Park Seating Guide!)

“Ooooh, that’s a nice purple lot, very purply!”

The Red, Green, Yellow and Purple decks, as I write this, cost $50. They’re all a short walk to the center field plaza entrance, through Battery dining and shops. Convenient and nice atmosphere.

Hefty charge, right? Yes, but if you spend $50 anywhere with the Battery merchants…and that includes dinner in the Terrapin Taproom…you can get your receipt validated with that merchant and your parking is free!

It’s a great deal, especially if you plan on having a meal before or after the game and buying souvenirs at the Braves Clubhouse Store, which also counts.

These garages can be very slow to exit, though; the Red Deck in particular gets some guff online about machines not always working. Plus gridlock. There’s plenty to do in the Battery, so you might want to wait out the traffic there.

You can pull up and park most games (credit card only), but I highly recommend booking your parking in advance. I’ll talk more about that.
 

“You just go straight ahead, you can’t miss it.”

The B9 and B11 garages are across the Circle 75 Parkway, and very convenient to the ballpark; B11’s main entrance is literally across the street from the left field gate. These are, to my knowledge, available to everyone, and cost a bit less than Battery garages. B9 is closer to the Red Deck, so you could walk through the Red Deck and be in the Battery area.

From what I’m reading, B9 is better on weeknights, while B11 is better on weekends; I expect that may be because of office buildings nearby. But either is a good choice to be close to the ballpark for about the same price as Battery garages (and an easier exit).
 

Relax. It’s not 285 stairs to climb.

Truist Park Parking Tip #2: Braves North + Braves South Parking

The Braves South parking garages are across I-285 from the ballpark; there is a well-lit pedestrian crossing so you can watch lots of cars go under you. It’s kind of nice actually. South 60 is at the Cobb Galleria Centre (and close to the Cumberland Mall), in case you’d like to attend a convention.

South 60 and 61 are about a ten minute walk to the ballpark and Battery, and they’re again cheaper than the closer garages. Even better, many fans praise the ease of exiting onto I-285 after the game. Great for spending less money if you don’t mind a short walk.

In the past there was a “South 65” lot with shuttle service; currently that isn’t happening, but always in motion is the future.

I always tell people, if you’re going to tailgate, do it downhill.

The North 25 and North 29 lots are at the corner of Circle 75 and Herodian Way. These are also about a ten minute walk to the ballpark and easier to access from I-75. North 29 is the only Braves lot that allows tailgating; I’ll discuss that more later.

For sellout games, North 29 can be very slow to exit; for some reason they only use one entrance. Once you do get out, traffic is easy, but be aware.

These lots are cheaper than Battery lots (and good if you want to avoid Battery crowds), but it is uphill getting to the ballpark, so be mindful of that if you’re imbibing before the game.
 

Employment at Lockheed includes many perks…like a ride to the Braves game!

The Lockheed/Dobbins lot, a ways north just off U.S. 41, is available for weekday and playoff games. It’s some distance away, but the Braves offer shuttle service from the lot which is nice.

Shuttle buses drop you at the first base side on Battery Avenue, and they’ll be waiting there to take you back after the game. That takes some time, but it’s beauty to avoid dealing with ballgame traffic once you’re back in your car.

Plus it’s cheaper, although I don’t know the exact rate right now. (Here’s the Braves current parking prices.) Great if you want to spend less money without extra walking.
 

Nothing like Braves fans arriving to signal the end of your workday.

Truist Park Parking Tip #3: Braves East Parking (Even Further Away)

So now we’re getting a little further away from the ballpark and to the point where you’re crossing I-75 via Windy Ridge Parkway.

East 31, East 43 and East 44 are the most convenient of these, being right off of Windy Ridge, which leads directly to the ballpark (you’ll see Truist from Windy Ridge). These go for about $20 as I write this and are about a ten minute walk. East 43 is only available on Fridays and weekends.

These lots also offer an easy exit back onto I-75 and I-285, especially with traffic clearing out as you walk back. East 31 is especially useful for an easy egress, and is closest to Truist.

Because these spaces are for office buildings, you may have to wait for workers to leave on weeknights. More about that later.

Despite the name, Pennant Park is a hike from the ballpark. Uphill. Both ways.

East 32, East 41 and East 47 are further away on side avenues from Windy Ridge; you probably don’t want to use these unless you have to. It’s a longer walk (close to 20 minutes), and unless you know exactly where you’re going, it’s easy to get lost. East 32 is near Pennant Park, if you need a landmark.

If you do use them, they will be the cheapest of Braves lots. But be prepared for a hike…and an uphill one at times, especially from East 41. You might find some pedicabs that can bicycle you there, but that kind of defeats the purpose for saving money.

There used to be an East 35 and East 42 lot, but the Braves no longer operate those. You might find them on SpotHero. There’s also no more lots in the 50s that included Braves shuttle service at this time, but you can check back on the Braves website in case that changes.
 

Might want to leave a tip so they can afford a bigger gazebo.

Truist Park Parking Tip #4: Satellite Non-Braves Parking (+ Free Parking Options)

There is, of course, lots of parking (see what I did there?) that isn’t run by the Braves, and you can often find a nice deal or an easier exit this way. Again, book these in advance with SpotHero if you know where you want to park; if not, bring cash with you.

Here are some recommendations from forum dwellers that I’ve found:

200 Galleria Parkway: This garage is right next to the Braves South 61 lot at the Cobb Galleria Centre, and offers a similarly convenient walk across the pedestrian bridge to the ballpark. It can be cheaper by comparison if you book ahead, and offers an easy exit afterward onto either interstate in most cases.

I hope you don’t need to go get your stuff during a Braves game.

Herodian Way: There are a few lots on Herodian that are inexpensive and about a 10-15 minute walk (a bit further than the North 25 lot). There is a Public Storage location with a lot, and the Atrium office building at 2400 Herodian is a popular spot. I believe both lots take credit cards.

I’ve read that the Atrium lot offers a shuttle for weekend games, but I can’t confirm that. Regardless, it’s cheap, fairly convenient, and offers an easy exit.

Cobb Parkway (U.S. 41): Cobb Parkway (named for Braves great Cobb Parkway) runs south and west of Truist, and you can find decently priced parking at the corners of Cobb and Windy Ridge Parkway.

Fans recommend parking at the Red Lobster or KFC at that corner. These are closer to the Battery than the Herodian Way lots, and cheaper than Battery lots. And you can order some biscuits for your bring-in bag.

Not that you need an extra reason to eat at Murph’s, but here you go!

Murph’s: The lot near Murph’s restaurant is in front of the Galleria Centre. They offer a discount on parking for people dining there. Win-win! Murph’s is about a 10-minute walk, and the pedestrian bridge over I-285 is close by.

Chuck Douglas at Murph’s confirmed for me that parking is just $10 for diners. He did add that the Braves use their lot for some games, so just tell the attendant you’re eating at Murph’s and they’ll tell you where to park.

Applebee’s: The Applebee’s on Spring Road just south of Cobb Parkway is about a 12-minute walk, and as recently as 2023 they offered free Braves parking for diners. I don’t know if they still do; you can call them at (770) 432-1974 and ask.

Plenty of free parking…and shopping!

Free parking at Braves games is, of course, at your own risk, but here are some possible suggestions:

Akers Mill Square: This lot is a strip mall a bit further away (there’s a Whataburger there), it’s about a 20 minute walk. You can use the pedestrian bridge from the Renaissance Hotel. The lot is well-lit, but you might be uneasy walking back at night. Likely better for day games.

Windy Hill Hospital: This is close to a 25-30 minute walk west of Truist, but the lot should have plenty of spaces. So far no reports of anyone being towed, but I wouldn’t try it unless you’re familiar with the area.

Side Streets: You might be able to find a free street spot on the side streets off of Cobb Parkway or Spring Road south of the ballpark. One fan recommended the area near the Racetrac station. Again, this is a bit of a hike, and check for signs carefully.

I wouldn’t even try parking behind this sign.

Some things you should NOT try include looking for metered parking, which can be $10 per hour, or using the Cumberland Mall parking lot, which is for their customers and merchants. I’ve read reports of tickets. (One fan did say that the Cumberland Mall people recommended Akers Mill Square for free parking.)
 

Sure, parking, but get you some shuttle action too!

Truist Park Parking Tip #5: Hotel Parking

With a ballpark, entertainment options, and a convention center here, there are numerous hotels in the area. Many of them are within walking distance to Truist Park + Battery, which, if you’re staying here, could make it worth the cost.

I am not going to go into detail about all of them, but here’s a bit about a few that may help your decision if you go this route. I have to credit Southeast Travel Guide for some of this info, by all means check this page out if you’d like more info about the Truist Park hotels.

Many of the local hotels charge for parking, which kind of defeats the purpose, but a few have free parking: the Hampton Inn & Suites, the Wingate by Wyndham, and the Courtyard by Marriott (which is a lengthy walk). Homewood Suites on Cobb Parkway offers cheap parking, but it’s more than a mile walk. (It’s near Akers Mill Square is, btw, see free parking above.)

Pro tip: You don’t need a baseball package to do this!

There are also hotels that offer shuttle service to Truist Park, even if they’re walking distance. The aforementioned Wingate is one, as is the Marriott Northwest, and the Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria.

So if you’re going cheap and don’t want to walk, Wingate is a good option.

The Omni offers a baseball package, but I expect you could do all of what’s included much more cheaply than what they likely charge for it. It wouldn’t sway me unless I already had the funds to stay at an Omni.
 

You can put your RV in the tailgating lot, but you gotta buy more than one spot.

Truist Park Parking Tip #6: Motorcycle, Bus + RV Parking

Motorcycle parking is easy enough at Truist…anywhere you want in the Braves lots. Next.

If you’re bringing your RV to the game for tailgating, it’s simple enough, since the Braves designate the North 29 lot for RV parking as well. Needless to say you’ll pay a higher charge, and you’ll have to order your pass beforehand.

The Atlanta Marietta RV Park is about 4 miles from the ballpark, too long to walk, but it’s only about a mile from the Lockheed Dobbins lot. For day games, you could use the Lockheed lot bus for free. 20 minutes or so walk, but you’re not navigating heavy traffic.

If you find a walkway, you can drop everyone off there.

The Braves have designated parking areas for buses. They won’t say where they are exactly, but I expect they’re on Windy Ridge Parkway near the ballpark. Charter buses can park there for free, but you’ll need a pass.

Since you’ll bringing a group obviously if you have a bus (unless you’re a little weird), you’ll likely be using a Braves representative for your tickets; be sure to ask them about bus parking. They will give you a pass you can use.
 

Tailgating…helping you avoid the “atmosphere fee” since…forever.

Truist Park Parking Tip #7: Tailgating

As previously stated, the Braves North 29 lot is the only Braves-approved tailgating lot. They have some rules, of course: no grilling except in grassy areas, no tents, no personal restrooms (snicker), no loud music, no lewd behavior and no illegal drugs.

Yeesh, what’s the point, right? Well, all I can say is if you get there early enough, you can park close to the grass where you can actually grill. You can arrive four hours before the game during the week, and 10:00 AM on weekends (It’s five o’clock somewhere).

There is a fair amount of tailgating here, it can be a fun time and help you avoid paying the always outrageous “atmosphere fee” for beer inside the ballpark. The walk isn’t too far, and if the steps to get to the pedestrian bridge are too much you can use the accessible ramp. You can also continue the party for two hours after the game (and wait out the slow exit), but let someone else drive.
 

Even this many lanes aren’t enough at game time.

Truist Park Parking Tip #8: Avoiding Braves Game Day Traffic

For weeknight games especially, Braves game traffic can be profoundly irritating. Between all of the people leaving work from the office buildings, shopping in the area, and going to the game, it can be a real something show.

The situation is why the Braves partnered with Waze to be their official traffic app, partly because that’s a lot easier and cheaper than building a viable public transit option. (I’ll talk about that in another post.)

Anyway, yes, get the Waze app on your phone if you haven’t already, order your parking beforehand, and use Waze to get there. It should route you around the worst traffic bottlenecks. If at all possible, avoid the intersection of I-285 and Cobb Parkway, which will be bad in all directions. Use side streets, and plan your route ahead of time.

It’s not SunTrust Park anymore, but thankfully they didn’t move the lots.

Speaking of that, your lot selection should include traffic as a factor, at least if you’re not parking in the Battery area.

The Braves help with this…they offer suggestions for lots based on the direction you’re coming from. Here they are:

• Coming from north or east: Use B11, East 41, East 42, East 43, East 44, or East 47.
• Coming from north or west: Use North 25, North 29, or Lockheed-Dobbins.
• Coming from south or east: Use East 31 or East 35.
• Coming from south or west: Use B9, South 60, or South 61.

So as you can imagine, if you search on SpotHero for satellite spots, you can use this as a guide to help you pick your spot. If an independent lot is near East 31, for example, it should be good coming from south or east.

And if you can, arrive early…remember, there’s plenty to do besides the game.
 

Anyone got a magazine to read?

Truist Park Parking Tip #9: Last But Definitely Not Least…Important Braves Parking Tips

Thanks for sticking with me this far. I probably should have included these in the beginning, but these tips are profoundly important, so if I could have your attention just a bit longer…

If I haven’t yet stressed enough buying your pass ahead of time and using Waze, let me repeat it. Book your space on SpotHero or through the Braves. Do NOT try to just drive to Truist Park without a plan and look for a spot. You will not be happy with the traffic and prices.

The corollary of this rule is to be aware when your lot opens. The Braves tell you the opening times here. Keep this in mind choosing a lot. Many lots share spaces with office buildings that have to empty out first. If you’re early you could be waiting a bit.

OK now turn around…wait no up the ramp…wait…

If you’ve never been or aren’t very familiar with the area, do something to remember where you parked. (I speak from experience on this.) Truist Park parking in spread wide in a lot of directions. It’s very easy to get disoriented in the streets, buildings, walkways and hills.

The area isn’t easy to navigate, so remember which direction to go after the game. To leave, I would use the same entrance to the ballpark that you entered from. You definitely don’t want to be wandering around in the Atlanta heat looking for your car.

Speaking of that Atlanta heat, be wary of that too in your parking. If you’re walking a distance, and you could be, it would be wise to have sunscreen and some water with you, especially if you’re bringing the kids or some elderly folks. Wear comfortable footwear, and be ready to ascend hills.

I mentioned pedicabs earlier; the Battery ATL website lists Joyride Pedicabs as their official provider. You’ll probably see a few from the farther lots. If you’re too tired to walk to that far away lot after the game, you can reach out to them.

It must have taken hours to build this ramp.

The Braves offer accessible parking in the Red Deck; if that’s too pricey for you, you can use North 29 with accessible spots. (Yes, that’s the tailgating lot. Don’t blame me.) The Braves even offer shuttle service from there; you can e-mail them to find out more.

If you have car trouble after the game in a Braves lot, AAA will come and help out, free of charge. Just put your hood up and tell the parking lot attendant. If you leave your car there, it will be towed at your expense, so let them help.

Battery lots all have EV charging stations; the Red Deck has the most with nine. Subject to availability of course.

Finally, remember that a surface lot usually beats a garage for a quick exit.

See, it’s not all that far!

There you are my friends, all of the information you need to navigate the never-ending challenge of finding Atlanta Braves game parking! I sincerely hope you found this useful.

If you’re visiting Truist Park for the first time, or even if you’re a regular, I’ve got much more for you. Check out my detailed Truist Park seating page here, and this excellent primer for finding cheap Braves tickets. More coming, stay tuned!

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