How do massive long-stay carparks (like those at airports), that have too many cars to keep track of individually, deal with the problem of cars that are never collected? [more inside]
posted by cdenman on Oct 9, 2009 - 10 answers

What is that smell in High Line Park in NYC? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on Sep 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me figure out a Park and Ride scenario during rush hour PA -> DC. [more inside]
posted by mulkey on Sep 10, 2009 - 9 answers

General low-down on picking up girls with a dog [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Sep 9, 2009 - 33 answers

I have a parking space allocated to my flat in West London. Someone else keeps parking there, and ignoring all signs. How do I "persuade" that person to stop parking there?
posted by almostwitty on Sep 4, 2009 - 46 answers

Where can we make out with French boys, what foodie things can I not miss in Paris, and what is the Kampa Park of Brussels? [more inside]
posted by IWoudDie4U on Aug 17, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I find my black car by moonlight in a field of 1000 irregularly parked cars? Lo-tech solutions preferred. [more inside]
posted by freston on Jul 16, 2009 - 39 answers

I am going to Rocky Mountain National Park the 2nd week of July for a few days. What are your favorite hiking trails, and other sights, in the park? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jun 6, 2009 - 9 answers

NYC Restaurant Filter: Looking for a nice restaurant very close to Carnegie Hall for dinner on Wednesday night. (Or walking distance from Madison Sq Park would also work.) [more inside]
posted by ruwan on May 25, 2009 - 8 answers

What is this series of tubes? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Apr 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I'd like to host a recurring BBQ/picnic at a local park for around 10 people. I've never done this before. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Apr 14, 2009 - 33 answers

Where to have a yard style party in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by @homer on Mar 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Dog parks in DC? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Mar 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Help us re-design our neighborhood playground and park. The park is about 20 acres in size and the city will be updating it in 2009. We're going to a meeting tomorrow to suggest improvements and we need ideas! [more inside]
posted by Ostara on Nov 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Chicago-Obama-Filter: Can you recommend a bar with good TV viewing of the election coverage near Grant Park? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Nov 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Where to park a bicycle near the Barbican? [more inside]
posted by Kiwi on Oct 2, 2008 - 2 answers

Why is there a wooden beam that bisects this wooden picnic table top? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Sep 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Fresh water creek/lake swimming in Central NJ? Recently went swimming in Double Trouble Park in South Jersey (official stance there is "no swimming" but no one bothered us), looking for similar experience in central NJ. [more inside]
posted by aleahey on Aug 23, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I get the most out of a day visit to Zion Nat'l Park - or any parks within a ~2 hour's drive from Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted by MarkLark on Aug 5, 2008 - 11 answers

FenwayParkParkingFilter: Driving from southern NH to go to tomorrow night's Fenway game. I think I should park somewhere and take the T in. Where do I park? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Jul 10, 2008 - 13 answers

What is this mysterious structure? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Jun 14, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the very best water park for 30ish folks to enjoy in the NY/NJ area?
posted by smartypanties on May 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Need help finding a good park for a high school reunion family BBQ in the Berkeley/Albany CA area. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Apr 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Where to schedule a meeting in central park? [more inside]
posted by octomato on Apr 15, 2008 - 2 answers

What is the circumference of Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken, NJ?
posted by bingo on Mar 8, 2008 - 2 answers

WTF is up with this sign? [more inside]
posted by Mcable on Mar 2, 2008 - 14 answers

What's the g-force exerted on a person in a human gyroscope machine? [more inside]
posted by siouxzie-suz on Feb 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Other than the usual throwing around the frisbee (or football or baseball), what are some fun recreational activities for two people to amuse themselves with at the local city park? Preferably those that require only a moderate investment in equipment and time. Thanks for encouraging me to get out of the house!
posted by iamisaid on Feb 2, 2008 - 31 answers

I live in Austin Texas and just got engaged. I am trying to find a venue that offers an outdoor ceremony site and an indoor or covered reception area. My budget is no more than 2,000 dollars. [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Jan 13, 2008 - 11 answers

How does Chicago's "No Parking if snow is over 2 inches" rule work out in practice? Are the blocks of cars parked on my street (Sheridan at 7600 N) all going to be towed overnight and tomorrow morning? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Dec 15, 2007 - 18 answers

Toronto: What happens in Queen's Park after midnight? [more inside]
posted by anthill on Aug 15, 2007 - 11 answers

36 Hours in Yosemite: I'll be attending a conference in San Francisco and will have most of the weekend to kill. We've already booked a hotel room just outside Yosemite National Park. I plan on seeing the Giant Sequoias, and generally just driving around. There's so much to see there that only 36 hours seems like a travesty. Alas. What are some must see things there that I can enjoy at a relatively relaxed pace in my short time there?
posted by Burhanistan on Aug 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Good park for a 4th of July barbecue in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe on Jun 26, 2007 - 6 answers

Safe area for a student to live in Savannah's downtown historic district? [more inside]
posted by apipameme on Jun 24, 2007 - 6 answers

Where's the best place-- within a 60 to 90 minute drive of New York City-- to go swimming in a lake, river, or stream? [more inside]
posted by chickletworks on May 29, 2007 - 12 answers

Where can I find classical-type female statuary in Washington, D.C.? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on May 27, 2007 - 7 answers

I need to plan a relaxing, adventurous and very frugal vacation for my GF and I in late July leaving from So-Cal. Help! [more inside]
posted by Waffle_King on May 16, 2007 - 9 answers

In the "Casa Bonita" episode of South Park, Jimmy tells the setup of a knock-knock joke: -Knock-knock! -Who's there? -Ingmar Bergman! -Ingmar Bergman, who? Before he can tell us the punchline, he is literally punched-out by Cartman. So my question is, does anyone know of an existing punchline to this joke? My hunch is that the South Park guys just made this one up. And if that's the case, can anyone think of a great punchline for this setup?
posted by fac21 on Apr 15, 2007 - 16 answers

What are some good examples of successful, interesting urban parks? Particularly ones in higher crime areas.
posted by destro on Mar 18, 2007 - 30 answers

Quick, MeFi I need a dog park to go to in Yokohama, Japan, anyone, anyone???
posted by nintendo on Jan 15, 2007 - 3 answers

Can we get into other amusement parks for free*? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by i8ny3x on Sep 24, 2006 - 9 answers

How do I find live music by up-and-coming bands in my area (NYC)? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Sep 4, 2006 - 13 answers

Am I crazy to spend only 1 day (2 nights) in the Yosemite Park area? We've got a limited budget, and Yosemite is just one stop in our road trip down the PCH. [more inside]
posted by blastrid on Jul 14, 2006 - 22 answers

Ideas for a public park.... [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Jun 14, 2006 - 16 answers

Help! I need to know where it's safe to park in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The last time I rented a car... [more inside]
posted by auntbee on Mar 18, 2006 - 10 answers

Is this picture a t-shirt? [more inside]
posted by kudzu on Nov 29, 2005 - 5 answers

What is the best way to see hawks in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York? [more inside]
posted by destro100 on Oct 11, 2005 - 3 answers

Was there ever a South Park episode that featured an Anne Frank plot or Anne Frank as a character? If so, can you tell me which episode it was and from which season? Thanks!
posted by adrober on Sep 23, 2005 - 6 answers

Will be visiting New York City for three days in September. I'll be working but am bringing along my wife and five year old granddaughter. What would be good (fun) activities to keep them (esp the granddaughter) occupied. Will be staying near central park area.
posted by jjcurtis on Aug 15, 2005 - 11 answers

My wife and I will be spending two days in Yellowstone, and we're looking for input on what we must see/do while we're there. Good day-hikes, great vistas, "secret" places, etc. are what we're looking for. Also, while we'll be camping, any suggestions for fun local restaurants or museums would be great. [more inside]
posted by abingham on Aug 15, 2005 - 10 answers