Patron Parking

Patron Parking is a reserved VIP area on the Schenley Park golf course to watch the races from the privacy of your exclusive parking spot overlooking turns 17 and 18. Patron Parking is one of the oldest traditions of the Grand Prix, an important fundraiser and the best way to see the races.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Assorted picnics, tailgate parties, and even lavish catered spreads dot the landscape. Spaces are wide enough for your sports car or SUV. Buy multiple spaces and put up a tent or set up a picnic. It’s a trackside party like no other. Prizes are awarded annually for Most Outstanding and Coolest Parties.  Single spots are $200 with discounts available for multiple purchases.


Vehicle Restrictions
Patron Parking is held on the fairways of a golf course therefore, motor homes, RV’s and vehicles over 4,000 pounds are not permitted. Tents are permitted, but they can not be erected prior to your entrance on Sunday morning at 9:00 am. Live or broadcast music is not permitted because of the proximity of other patrons – besides, we all want to hear the races!

John Gloninger – Co Chair
Scott Glace – Co Chair

 

Patron Parking has the front row seat for our races at the Neill Log Cabin in Schenley Park.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix welcomes Your Town Realty back as our Patron Parking sponsor. Many thanks to Hope Feldman for volunteering and sponsoring!

Your Town Realty is focused on putting the needs of clients first. Buying a home is the largest purchase in your life. Their goal is to guide you through the process to make it as stress free as possible. They help you find your home, negotiate the best price, obtain the best financing, guide you through the home inspection process, and be there at closing to ensure everything has gone well for you.

Your Town Realty is a people oriented, community driven real estate company. We are always looking to help the community by participating in various charities and anything else necessary to improve your quality of life.

Registration

The more spots you buy, the less each one costs. Patron spots will be held/guaranteed from the previous year if purchased before May 31

  • 1 – 2 spots – $200 each
  • 3 – 5 spots – $175 each
  • 6 or more spots – $150 each

There is a limited supply of Patron Plus Tents available for single-day use:

  • 20′ x 20′ Patron Parking Plus Tent with 4 tables and 25 chairs – $3,500
  • 20′ x 30′ Patron Parking Plus Tent with 6 tables and 35 chairs – $5,000

 

You can pay with a credit card through the Vivenu link above or make a check payable to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and mail to the PVGP at 1000 Gamma Drive, Suite 106, Pittsburgh PA 15238. Please include the parking spot numbers if you are a returning patron.

2021 Patron Parking at the PVGP

Entrance – Gate F

Patron Parkers are instructed to enter the Schenley Park Golf Course from Schenley Drive, left onto Darlington Road, and then right onto East Circuit Road. You will be directed onto the golf course through GATE F. 

Patron Parking Committee

John Gloninger – Co Chair
Scott Glace – Co Chair

Joy Balentine Martino – Registration
Paul Martino – Parade
Hope Feldman
Leslie Marie Fenner
Sydney Glace
Elyse Greenhouse
Dick McCandless
Blaine Popp
Kirkland Serrao

NOTE: THE PVGP TENT POLICY PROHIBITING SPECTATOR TENTS ON THE GOLF COURSE DOES NOT APPLY TO PATRON PARKING – THE POLICY WAS DESIGNED TO HELP MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF PATRON PARKING PARTIES AND TO KEEP SPECTATORS FROM PUTTING UP TENTS THAT BLOCK OR HINDER YOUR VIEW OF THE RACE TRACK.