Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church

Parking at MGEFC

Thank you to all who have been parking remotely. Effective January 2010, MGEFC will no longer be utilizing Rice Lake Elementary for parking or providing a parking shuttle. Instead, we are encouraging those who are able to utilize on-street parking during the 9:20 worship hour to make room in the parking lots for visitors and those with special needs. Please review this information carefully and help as you are able.

Who should always park in the parking lots?

• Visitors

• Handicapped

• Elderly

• Single parents with young children who cannot “Drop & Park”

• Those who need to park for more than 4 hours

NOTE: When parking in the lots, please park only in marked parking spots and not in the driving lanes

 

Where do you recommend we park on the street?

• Either side of Rice Lake Road to the north or south of the church

• Directly east of the church on 86th Street

• Rice Lake Circle – the side street ½ block north of the church

 

Are there any restrictions for parking on the streets?

• Must be parked within 12 inches of the curb (most of your car should fit between the white line and the curb).

• Do not park within 10 feet of intersections or driveways. We are encouraging neighbors to report problem parkers to the church office.

• There is a 4 hour limit on the street. You will need to move your car if you are staying longer.

• Please do not park closer to the church driveways than marked by the orange cones.

• If a car is reported as improperly parked, it may be ticketed or towed by the city.

 

What is “Drop & Park”?

• We encourage on-street parking for those who can drop their family at the north or south entrances and then park on the street.
• Generally, this means walking less than 1 block to and from church for the designated parker.

 

What special precautions should we take when parking on the street?

• Do not park on the street with your children (see Drop & Park).

• Take special care when exiting your car on the street side. Use your mirror. Exit quickly when clear.

• Get off the street as soon as possible – do not walk down the street.

• If parking across Rice Lake Road, cross the street at the intersection or at the marked trail crossing if possible.

• For the winter, we recommend wearing boots if you Drop & Park.

 

How else can I help?

• If possible, try not to bring multiple cars to church as a family.

• Carpool with a friend – especially offer to drive an elderly member to church.

• We could use assistance with traffic control, especially from 9:00 to 11:00. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pastor Dan at danp@mgefc.org or 763-420-6485 ext 115.

 

Thank you again for your willingness to go the extra mile (or in this case, the extra block) to make MGEFC accessible to many more who are seeking God. If you have questions or concerns, please call the church office at 763-420-6485.