Run by the Ramsay School Parent Association for the benefit of Ramsay Elementary School
Who runs this parking fundraiser?
We are volunteer-run! Ramsay school parents and community members form our board and staff our parking lot. They all generously donate their time to help raise money for Ramsay elementary school.
Lot Location & entrance
before 7 pm
The lot is located at 2102 Ramsay Street SE.
Proceed directly to this address to park if you are arriving between 8 am and 7 pm.
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Lot entrance after 7 pm
Between the hours of 7 pm and 11 pm, entrance to the lot is via the intersection of Spiller Road and Margaret Avenue SE.
All other entrances are closed off to the general public (open to local residents only)
due to fireworks traffic management.
Because public access to the hill closes during these hours, we also have to move the entrance point to our lot. CPA restricts entry to Ramsay hill so that emergency access can be maintained during the fireworks.
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What kinds of payment do you take?
We accept credit/debit (tap) or exact cash payment.
For saftey reasons, our volunteers do not carry cash and are not able to provide change.
Can I pay ahead of time and reserve a spot?
No. We do not have the volunteer capacity to reserve parking stalls purchased online.
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I arrived before your lot opened, can I still park?
Yes!
Follow the signs and proceed into our parking lot to park. Be mindful that each stall is indicated by stakes; please park in between them.
When they arrive for the first shift of the day, our volunteers will take note of your vehicle and ask for payment when you leave for the day.
Please remember, this is a fundraiser for our school kids, we appreciate your honesty!
Can I park overnight?
We understand that Stampede is a good time and our first priority is that everyone arrives home safe.
If you need to leave your vehicle overnight, please return before 11 am the following day. If exiting after 11am, you will be charged an additional day of parking. Cars parked in our lot for more than 24 hours will be towed.
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Overnight camping, RVs and trailers are not allowed.
What types of vehicles are allowed?
Standard passenger vehicles only.
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Our ball field is not conducive to heavier vehicles, such as camper vans or passenger vans (12 to15 seats).
What are the shuttle hours?
There is a shuttle offered between our lot and the Stampede grounds from when Stampede opens (typically 9 am) until 1:30am each night. During peak nighttime hours (10 pm onward) there will be a bus shuttle to accommodate the higher capacity of guests.
How often does the shuttle run?
The shuttle runs every 20 to 30 minutes (frequency increases in peak hours). ​
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'On break' signage will be displayed when our volunteer drivers are refuelling or taking time to eat. Driver shift change happens around 3 pm and 9:30 pm so there may be longer waits around those times.
Who operates the shuttle?
The shuttle service is generously provided to us by the Calgary Stampede! Their drivers are volunteers, donating their time to our fundraiser and to you.
What does your shuttle look like?
DAYTIME Shuttle pickup point:
8am-10pm
Returning to the lot after 10 pm
At 10 pm nightly the Macdonald entrance closes to pedestrians to respect the residents of Elbow River Camp. At this point, the pickup spot for our shuttle service shifts to the Weadick Crossing Bridge. Pick ups may be slower due to increased crowds and traffic. It is not uncommon for the shuttle to take 30 to 45 minutes per trip. The best walking route at this time of night, is to exit the Stampede Grounds on the south side (25th Street SE) MacLeod Trail). From the exit point, it is a 1.3 km walk to our lot at 2102 Ramsay Street SE. We are actively working with the Stampede to improve our after 10pm shuttle service. Thank you for understanding and for supporting our students!
NIGHTTIME Shuttle pickup point:
10 pm to 1:30 am
Inside the Stampede grounds by the bridge leading into Elbow River Camp. After 10pm, there are 2 shuttles with service into Ramsay. Confirm with your driver that this shuttle is heading to the Ramsay School Lot - not Lot 25.
Why should I park with you?
All funds raised go directly to support our school and kids! The Ramsay school Stampede parking fundraiser allows us to cover school costs which are not covered by the Calgary Board of Education. We believe that all students should have equal access to learning enrichments and parking with us allows us to accomplish this. Ramsay school kids thank you for supporting our school!