$500 for a U.S. Open Parking Spot?

Although more than 16,000 satellite parking spaces have been secured for some of the anticipated 175,000 spectators at next week's U.S. Open, people living near the Merion Golf Club are opening up their parking spaces at a price.

While some neighbors are making thousands for the use of their homes, others are charging anywhere from $50 a day to $500 for an entire week of parking in a private driveway within walking distance of the event, according to ads on Craigslist.

This ad seems to be from some laid-back and welcoming people because they will "also include a round of beers at the end of a hot day. Stay as long as you like, also walking distance to downtown Ardmore shops/restaurants."

This ad for parking on Blackburn Lane shows some serious planning with tiered pricing and an option for food and drink packages.

This ad looks to be a steal for only $30 a day.

“There will be no championship parking for general spectators in the immediate vicinity of Merion Golf Club," said John Viola, deputy chief of the Haverford Township Police.

The majority of people will be using complimentary general spectator parking at Rose Tree Park (RED Lot) in Media and PPL Park (BLUE Lot) in Chester. About 175 complimentary shuttle buses will take them to and from Merion Golf Club and will run continuously from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the championship, according to officials.

Handicap-accessible parking spaces will be available at all championship parking areas for vehicles displaying appropriate HP/DP license plates or placards, states the the United States Golf Association.

Spectators and local residents wishing to be dropped off at the championship will use the Passenger, Taxi or Limousine Drop-Off area located on Hannum Drive in Ardmore. That street will also serve as the site for bicycle parking at the championship, in addition to the satellite parking lots, according to the USGA.

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