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Thunder Over Louisville RV parking, tent camping available

Metro Parks selling passes for weekend at Eva Bandman Park

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2014) — Thunder Over Louisville fans making plans for a place to park their RV, pitch a tent or park their car have an option that’s close to the action. Metro Parks is selling passes for Thunder weekend at Eva Bandman Park, 1701 River Road, for the fourth consecutive year.

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Photo by Jonathan RobertsEva Bandman Park is located along the Ohio River near Frankfort Avenue, less than a 10-minute stroll from the eastern edge of Waterfront Park.

• Recreational Vehicles – RV parking is available beginning Friday, April 11, for $200. All parking spaces can accommodate a 40-foot vehicle with an awning. Additional cars are $15 each for both RV’s & Tents.

• Tents – Thunder Over Louisville campers bringing tents may stay in Eva Bandman Park on Friday and Saturday nights for $50. This includes space for one car, not necessarily next to your tent. Additional cars are $15 each for both RV’s & Tents.

• Parking – On Saturday, April 12, parking spots at Eva Bandman Park will be available as long as space permits, at a cost of $20 per vehicle. Cash only, paid at time of arrival.

Thunder Over Louisville overnight visitors in tents and RVs can stay through Sunday morning. Metro Parks’ staff will be available around the clock. A reservation form can be found here.  After staging their site on Friday, those not wishing to camp overnight may exit the park using their extra vehicle and return on Saturday. Previous parking spaces are not guaranteed. Spaces may became limited as Saturday progresses; no other re-entry is authorized.

Advanced registration is recommended as the Louisville Police Department will be organizing street closures in the area.

For more information call (502) 456-8100.