Most people planning a group trip to Dickey-Stephens Park start by asking the same question: whose car are we taking? If your group is bigger than one vehicle — and most are — that question multiplies fast. You've got coworkers coming from different parts of Little Rock, friends driving in from Conway, half the group texting parking lot GPS pins that all look slightly different, and somebody who definitely said they'd be there by 5 and probably won't.
Dickey-Stephens Park (400 W Broadway St, North Little Rock, AR 72114) sits right on the north bank of the Arkansas River at the foot of the Broadway Bridge — one of the most distinctive ballpark settings in Double-A baseball. The parking situation, though, rewards anyone who treats it as a logistics problem worth solving before game day. A charter bus or party bus rental through Partybuslittlerock.net does that in one move: one pickup, one vehicle, one drop-off on W Broadway St, and the post-game scramble doesn't exist.
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This guide covers the drop-off and staging logistics at Dickey-Stephens Park, what parking actually costs and how quickly the west lot fills on weeknight starts, the Broadway Bridge pedestrian crossing for groups coming from the Little Rock side, the group outing spaces worth booking in advance (Tracks Inn, Dizzy's Deck, and more), the 2026 Arkansas Travelers game schedule with exact first-pitch times, and drive times from Little Rock, Conway, and the surrounding region. Everything below comes from verified official sources — where the bus enters, what the lot charges, and what the team publishes about getting your group in and out cleanly.
Why Groups Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Dickey-Stephens Park
Dickey-Stephens Park holds 7,300 fans — 5,800 in fixed seats plus roughly 1,500 on the outfield berms. It is an intimate, well-designed ballpark, and that intimacy is exactly what makes parking worth thinking through in advance. The main lot sits to the west of the ballpark with a pedestrian tunnel connecting that area to the ballpark entry, runs $7–$10 per vehicle on a cashless-only basis, and fills steadily on weeknight games.
The surrounding private lots charge $3–$10. If your group is driving in separately — 10 cars, 10 parking fees, 10 different arrival windows — you've spent $70–$100 on parking before the first pitch, and somebody is still looking for a spot when the national anthem starts.
One Little Rock sporting event bus rental makes all of that disappear. One vehicle, everyone together, one W Broadway St curbside drop-off right at the ballpark entrance. After the game, the bus stages at a pre-agreed pickup point away from the Broadway exit bottleneck and is waiting when your group walks out — no rideshare hunt in North Little Rock at 9:30 PM, no post-game parking lot crawl.
That is the whole case, and it holds whether your group is 15 people heading to the Tracks Inn for a corporate outing or 45 fans coming down from Conway for a Friday night game. A North Little Rock party bus rental covers exactly this run.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Dickey-Stephens Park
The approach to Dickey-Stephens Park from I-30 is the Broadway exit, then six blocks west on W Broadway St to the ballpark — it's well-signed from the interstate, and the route is straightforward. For a commercial vehicle, curbside drop-off on W Broadway St in front of the ballpark is the natural entry point, putting your group steps from the ticket windows on the north side of the ballpark exterior. The west lot's pedestrian tunnel connects that parking area to the ballpark, but a bus drops your group on the Broadway side and skips the tunnel entirely — you walk straight to the gates.
Check the official Dickey-Stephens Park ballpark page before your visit for any updated commercial vehicle guidance specific to your game date.
Post-game staging is where the bus earns its keep. When 7,300 fans file out onto W Broadway St after the last out, the westbound Broadway flow and the west lot exit both back up — and rideshare availability in North Little Rock after a game is thinner than you might expect. The smart move is arranging your post-game pickup window before the game starts: the bus stages away from the main Broadway exit flow, your group has a clear meeting point, and everyone is rolling home while other fans are still waiting on their ride.
Pre-agree on that pickup window when you book, and the post-game logistics are handled before you ever get to the ballpark.
A bus drops your group on W Broadway St, steps from the ballpark entrance — while everyone else navigates the west lot tunnel or waits for a rideshare in North Little Rock at 10 PM. Arranging the post-game pickup spot in advance is the detail that separates a smooth group night from a 45-minute post-game parking lot saga.
Parking at Dickey-Stephens Park: What It Costs and Why It Fills
The official west lot is the primary game-day parking option — $7–$10 per vehicle, cashless only, with a pedestrian tunnel from the lot to the ballpark entry. Private lots in the surrounding blocks generally run $3–$10, and some free street parking is available north of the ballpark off Broadway Street, though those spots disappear quickly on high-demand game nights. The entire venue — including parking — is cashless, so anyone planning to pay individually at the lot or the concession stand needs a card or mobile payment.
No cash accepted anywhere inside Dickey-Stephens Park.
The group math is worth running before you book. Ten cars at $10 each is $100 in parking alone. A 30-passenger party bus rental on a Thursday night runs approximately $300–$375 per hour at weekday rates — so a four-and-a-half-hour outing (pickup at 5:15 PM, post-game drop-off around 9:30 PM) might come to roughly $1,350–$1,690 total, or about $45–$56 per person for a group of 30.
That's often comparable to or cheaper than coordinating 10 cars paying parking fees plus gas, plus the general overhead of getting 30 people in and out of North Little Rock without losing anyone. Visit the Little Rock party bus prices page for planning rate ranges across every vehicle type.
Getting to Dickey-Stephens Park from Little Rock, Conway, and the Region
The standard approach from most of central Arkansas is I-30 to the Broadway exit in North Little Rock, then west six blocks on Broadway to the ballpark. From downtown Little Rock, that's about two miles by road once you cross the river on I-30 — a quick hop on paper, though the I-30 northbound lanes across the river can slow down on weeknight evenings when the commute and the game-day crowd overlap. Groups coming from Conway run approximately 28 miles via I-40 East to I-30 South, about 27 minutes under normal conditions — a very doable weeknight run.
A Conway party bus rental picks your group up from a single location, handles the I-40 to I-30 transition, and drops everyone on W Broadway St while each individual car deals with the merge separately.
Groups from the Little Rock side of the river have a genuinely useful alternative worth knowing about: the Broadway Bridge pedestrian path. The 2017-rebuilt Broadway Bridge includes a separated 16-foot wide bicycle and pedestrian path on its east side, connecting the Little Rock riverfront directly to the North Little Rock end — right at the foot of Dickey-Stephens Park. Some fans park in the River Market district or downtown Little Rock and walk over.
For a small group on a summer evening, that is a legitimate and pleasant option. For a party of 20 or 30 with varied parking needs and a pre-game plan, a bus from a single pickup point on the Little Rock side makes the river crossing everyone's non-problem. The Rock Region METRO Streetcar also connects Little Rock's downtown and River Market district to the Argenta neighborhood in North Little Rock near the ballpark — running on 20–25 minute headways — though coordinating a large group around streetcar timing post-game is its own exercise in patience.
Every Way to Get Your Group to Dickey-Stephens Park
This is a bus comparison site, and the honest comparison is the most useful one. Here is how the main options stack up for a group heading to an Arkansas Travelers game at Dickey-Stephens Park:
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Post-game pickup | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — staged nearby, no rideshare hunt | 15–56 |
| Drive and park (west lot) | $7–$10 per car, cashless | No — caravans split up | Each car finds its own way out through the Broadway backup | 1–4 per car |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple pickups, multiple ETAs | Thin availability in North Little Rock post-game | 1–4 per car |
| Rock Region METRO Streetcar | Fare per rider | Only if you board the same car | 20–25 min headways; lines form post-game | Any, but no group control |
| Walk Broadway Bridge from Little Rock | Free (park downtown LR) | Only if everyone parks in the same area | Walk back after a summer night game | Small groups only |
For one or two people, the streetcar or the Broadway Bridge walk is a completely reasonable option — no reason to rent a bus for a pair. But once your party grows past a handful of cars' worth of people, the coordination overhead of separate vehicles tips decisively toward one private bus. Every additional car adds another parking spot, another post-game exit, another set of rideshare pickups, and at least one person who has to stay sober to drive home.
One bus removes all of those variables at once.
Dickey-Stephens Park Group Outings and Party Deck Reservations
The Arkansas Travelers offer four dedicated group and private event spaces at Dickey-Stephens Park — and booking one transforms a regular game night into an actual hosted experience. A charter bus arrival makes the logistics of any of these outings clean: everyone boards from one location, gets dropped at the ballpark together, and the bus handles the return trip when the event wraps. Here's what's available, per the official group outings page:
- Tracks Inn: Directly above the right field wall, overlooking the bullpens and the full playing field — the go-to for corporate outings and client entertainment. It sits near Otey's Splash Pad and the Beer Garden. The package runs $22.50 per person (tax included) and covers a game ticket plus a 2-hour all-you-can-eat buffet: hot dogs, burgers, baked beans, chips, soft drinks, and water. Best for large groups that want catering handled and a clear view of the action.
- Dizzy's Deck: A premium hospitality space behind Section 210, right behind home plate — with a private indoor room (A/C, large TV, space for food and drinks) plus 20 premium outdoor seats watching the game. Capacity of up to 20 people inside. If your group wants a suite-level experience at a Double-A price point, Dizzy's Deck is the right call.
- Club Car Picnic Area: Along the first base concourse, centrally located to everything the ballpark has to offer, with seating in Section 204. A comfortable mid-sized group option with easy access to concessions and the outfield activity areas.
- Indoor Group Space: Also off the first base concourse — A/C, private bathrooms, cable TV, and seats in Section 204. Smart for medium-sized groups or private parties that want indoor comfort alongside the game.
Group pricing starts at $21 per person including non-alcoholic beverages, and food/beverage selections plus headcount are due two weeks before your event. A Little Rock corporate event bus rental pairs naturally with a Tracks Inn or Dizzy's Deck reservation — pick everyone up from the office or a hotel, drop them at the ballpark, and stage for a coordinated post-event pickup after the last out. No one has to sit out the game to drive, no one drives separately, and the whole outing runs on one schedule.
Contact the Travelers group sales team at (501) 664-1555 to reserve your space, then call 205-639-0100 to lock in the bus.
2026 Arkansas Travelers Schedule and What to Know Before You Arrive
The 2026 season marks the Arkansas Travelers' 125th anniversary as a franchise — reason enough to make the trip to Dickey-Stephens Park this year. The team announced 2026 game times officially, and here is what your group needs to know for planning purposes:
- Tuesday–Thursday nights: 6:35 PM first pitch (gates open ~5:05 PM)
- Friday nights: 7:05 PM first pitch (gates open ~5:35 PM)
- Saturdays: 6:05 PM most games; exceptions at 4:05 PM on April 25 and May 9
- Sundays: 1:35 PM most afternoons; Sunday night games on May 24 (6:05 PM) and September 6 (5:35 PM)
- Morning day games: 11:05 AM on April 8, April 21, and May 6
- Opening Night: April 7, 6:05 PM
Gates typically open 90 minutes before first pitch. For a standard Tuesday–Thursday weeknight game with a 6:35 PM start, that puts gates opening around 5:05 PM — right in the middle of the evening I-30 commute from Little Rock across the river. Groups coming from the Little Rock side after work should build in buffer time; the I-30 northbound lanes to the Broadway exit can slow significantly on weeknights.
A bus that gathers everyone from a single pickup at 4:30 PM handles the commute window so nobody is racing across the bridge on their own. Check the full schedule on the official Arkansas Travelers schedule page before locking in your date.
A couple of things every group should know before arriving at the ballpark:
- Fully cashless venue: Dickey-Stephens Park — including parking, concessions, the gift shop, and the box office — is a cashless facility. Every transaction requires a card or mobile payment. If anyone in your group plans to pay individually for anything, they'll need a card.
- Clear bag policy: The ballpark enforces a clear bag policy. Permitted bags include a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. A small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5" is also allowed. Opaque bags and backpacks are not permitted. Full details at the official clear bag policy page.
- Water bottles: Guests may bring one sealed clear plastic water bottle into the park, up to 32 ounces.
Which Bus Fits Your Group for a Dickey-Stephens Park Outing
Partybuslittlerock.net connects you to a wide selection of vehicle types through a large network of bus companies serving the Little Rock area. Here is how the main options typically map to a Dickey-Stephens Park group:
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Office groups, small fan groups, school-night game trips | Reclining seats, A/C, overhead storage — easy to maneuver on North Little Rock streets near the ballpark |
| 25-passenger party bus | ~25 | Birthday outings, friend groups, bachelorette nights at the park | LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system, perimeter seating, built-in bar setup |
| 40-passenger party bus | ~40 | Large fan groups, company outings, multi-stop game nights | Full bar setup, color-changing LED lighting, premium sound, flat-panel TVs |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large corporate group, convention group, school trip to a game | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage storage bays |
For most Dickey-Stephens group trips — a corporate group booking Tracks Inn, a friend group celebrating a birthday at Dizzy's Deck, a fan party rolling in from Conway — a minibus or a mid-size party bus is the right fit. The streets around the ballpark handle larger vehicles without trouble, but a 25–35 seat vehicle covers the most common group sizes efficiently without overbuying capacity. For bigger corporate events or a school group taking in a day game, a full charter bus rental with undercarriage storage gives you space for gear, equipment, and signage alongside every seat.
Call 205-639-0100 or fill out the online form — Partybuslittlerock.net shows you pricing in under 30 seconds with no account required and no obligation.
Little Rock Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices for a Dickey-Stephens Park Run
Rental rates through Partybuslittlerock.net's network depend on the vehicle type, the date, your total hours (including pregame time and post-game staging), and your pickup location. To give you an idea: a minibus rental in the Little Rock area typically falls in the $200–$250 per hour range on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus generally runs $250–$350 per hour on weekdays or $275–$375 on weekend nights.
Those are planning figures — the quote for your specific date, headcount, and itinerary comes from the form or the phone, and it takes under 30 seconds.
A sample weeknight run: a group of 30 books a 30-passenger party bus for a Thursday 6:35 PM game. Pickup at 5:00 PM from a Little Rock address, at the ballpark by 5:30 PM, post-game pickup around 9:30 PM. That's a 4.5-hour rental — at weekday rates in the $300–$375 per hour range, roughly $1,350–$1,690 total, or about $45–$56 per person.
Compare that against 10 cars each paying $10 in parking ($100), plus gas, plus the coordination overhead of getting 30 people in and out of North Little Rock independently. One bus, one predictable cost, split across the whole group. See the Little Rock party bus prices page for a full breakdown by vehicle type, or call 205-639-0100 for an exact quote with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Dickey-Stephens Park?
Commercial vehicle drop-off for Dickey-Stephens Park is curbside on W Broadway St, which runs directly along the south side of the ballpark. The ticket windows are on the north exterior of the ballpark, and pedestrian access from the west parking lot uses a tunnel under the road. A bus dropping on Broadway puts your group at the main entrance without the tunnel — straight to the ticket windows from the curb.
Check the official ballpark page before your visit for any updated commercial vehicle guidance specific to your game date.
Where do buses park or stage while the group is at the game?
There is no designated charter bus staging lot published by the team. In practice, a bus staging for a Dickey-Stephens game positions itself in the surrounding street grid — typically north of the ballpark, away from the main Broadway exit flow — until the agreed post-game pickup window. When you find a bus through Partybuslittlerock.net's network, the staging plan and post-game pickup timing can be worked out directly with the operator as part of your reservation, so nobody is sorting that out at 9:30 PM on the street.
Can my group walk to Dickey-Stephens Park from Little Rock?
Yes. The 2017-rebuilt Broadway Bridge has a separated 16-foot wide pedestrian and bicycle path on its east side that connects the Little Rock riverfront directly to North Little Rock — essentially at the foot of Dickey-Stephens Park. Groups staying in the River Market area or parking in downtown Little Rock can walk over.
For a small group on a mild evening, it's a perfectly reasonable plan. For a larger group, a bus from a single pickup point on the Little Rock side is much cleaner — everyone boards together and exits together, no one is figuring out which garage everyone parked in on the way back.
What does parking cost at Dickey-Stephens Park?
The main west lot charges $7–$10 per vehicle, cashless only. Private lots in the surrounding area run $3–$10, and some free street parking is available north of the ballpark off Broadway Street — though it fills quickly on popular game nights. All parking inside the venue itself is card or mobile payment only.
No cash is accepted anywhere at Dickey-Stephens Park.
What time do gates open at Dickey-Stephens Park?
Gates typically open 90 minutes before first pitch. In 2026: Tuesday–Thursday weeknight games start at 6:35 PM (gates approximately 5:05 PM), Friday nights at 7:05 PM (gates ~5:35 PM), most Saturdays at 6:05 PM (gates ~4:35 PM), and Sunday afternoon games at 1:35 PM (gates ~12:05 PM). Confirm your specific game's start time on the official Arkansas Travelers schedule.
What is the clear bag policy at Dickey-Stephens Park?
The ballpark enforces a clear bag policy for all games. Permitted bags include a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", a one-gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc or similar), or a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". Opaque bags, backpacks, and oversized bags are not allowed inside.
Guests may also bring one sealed clear plastic water bottle up to 32 ounces. Full details at the official clear bag policy page.
How far is it from Conway to Dickey-Stephens Park?
Conway to Dickey-Stephens Park is approximately 28 miles via I-40 East to I-30 South, typically around 27 minutes under normal conditions. On weeknight game evenings, I-30 approaching North Little Rock from the west can add 15–20 minutes — worth building into your departure time. A party bus from Conway picks your group up at one location, handles the interstate run, and drops everyone curbside at the ballpark while no one has to watch the merge lanes.
How far in advance should I book a bus to Dickey-Stephens Park?
For most regular-season games, two to three weeks of lead time is workable and usually gets you good vehicle selection. For Friday night games (the most consistently popular start time and the highest-demand ticket nights), group outing dates tied to giveaways or promotions, and any special weekend series, booking further out secures the right vehicle before the calendar fills up. Call 205-639-0100 as soon as your group's date is confirmed — quotes come back in under 30 seconds and there is no obligation.
Book Your Dickey-Stephens Park Bus Today
Whether it's a Thursday night game with a Tracks Inn reservation, a birthday group heading to Dizzy's Deck, a big fan group rolling in from Conway, or a school trip to a weekday morning game — Partybuslittlerock.net makes it simple to compare charter buses, party buses, and minibuses serving the Little Rock and North Little Rock area. Fill out one quick online form or call 205-639-0100 to compare vehicles and see pricing in under 30 seconds. One bus covers the pickup, the drop-off, and the post-game exit — while everyone else figures out Broadway Street.
Also planning a trip to another central Arkansas venue? The Simmons Bank Arena transportation guide covers bus drop-off and parking for concerts and events at the arena, and the Little Rock group transportation services page covers the full range of group travel across the metro.
