We’re super excited to announce that all of ParkWhiz’s parking data is now available for commercial and non-commercial use through our free JSON API. Full documentation can be found here. Every ParkWhiz account comes with an API key, and registration is a mere 4 form fields.

Not only is the API free to use, but you can also earn money with it. Sign up for a ParkWhiz affiliate account, and your affiliate tracking code will automatically be inserted into all URLs returned by the API. When someone follows a link with your tracking code, you’ll earn a commission for every purchase that you refer.

The API was designed with ease of integration in mind. The RESTful URL scheme mirrors the URLs used by www.parkwhiz.com, so just add the /json_api/ URL prefix and your API key and you’ll get a JSON output of the information in your browser.

Try it: http://www.parkwhiz.com/e-rutherford/meadowlands-stadium-parking/ becomes http://www.parkwhiz.com/json_api/e-rutherford/meadowlands-stadium-parking/?key=62d882d8cfe5680004fa849286b6ce20.

We’re really pleased to be able to make this data available, and are looking forward to seeing how people integrate parking data into their apps (and mash-ups! Remember map mash-ups? Sooo 2008, but we still think they’re cool.). Send us a link to your app and we’ll include it as an example on the ParkWhiz Developer page.

Happy coding!

For a limited time, we’re offering customers going to the June 1st game at Fenway Park a discounted rate of $16.50 at the Landmark Center Garage - reserve your space NOW!

The 2010 U2 360 concert tour in North America has been postponed due to Bono’s back injury. 

The tour was scheduled for stops in 16 US cities, including the Meadowlands Stadium and Soldier Field.  Fans are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as refund information hasn’t yet been announced.  

For customers who reserved parking at ParkWhiz.com, don’t worry - you’re protected.  With our one of a kind Event Protection (TM) service, anytime a sporting, concert, or theater event is canceled or postponed, you’ll automatically receive a full refund on your purchase, no questions asked. As the Church Lady would say, “Well, isn’t that special?”

Once the tour revs up again, most likely in 2011, simply visit ParkWhiz.com to reserve your U2 parking spot.

Well, we speculated and it’s now official.  Super Bowl XLVIII is coming to NYC. (That’s 48 for the Roman Numeral illiterate or about 48 degrees warmer than it will be on game day.) The announcement came just a few minutes ago.

We at ParkWhiz are thrilled, as that makes 2 Super Bowls in the next 4 years that ParkWhiz will be providing fans parking options to reserve online in advance of the big game.  And don’t discount our presence in the other 2 Super Bowl locations, as we’ll be offering Lucas Oil Stadium parking and the Superdome parking shortly.   

With Cowboys Stadium already pitching for Super Bowl L, ParkWhiz is fast becoming the home for Super Bowl parking needs.  For now, we’re excited to provide Cowboys Stadium parking (Super Bowl XLV), which you can reserve today, and Meadowlands Stadium parking (Super Bowl XLVIII) in 2014. 

No, we don’t mean a Super Bowl pitting the NY Giants vs. NY Jets (though wouldn’t that be something)…we’re talking about New York hosting a Super Bowl. Crazy, you say?  Well, it could happen.  In fact, there’s a very good chance it could happen in 2014.  

The New Meadowlands Stadium, which recently opened its doors across the street from the old Giants Stadium, is hoping to land the 2014 Super Bowl. The NFL has a tendency to reward cities that build new stadiums (i.e. see Cowboys Stadium) and there is no bigger reward than hosting the Super Bowl.  

However, while each Super Bowl venue faces challenges, New York presents issues that are unique - specifically it’s freezing and snowing come January/February!  Sure, other Super Bowls have been played in cold-weather cities like Minneapolis, Indianapolis, but all of those venues had domes to shield the elements.  The New Meadowlands Stadium does not have a dome.  Some challenges if it does snow, include:

1) Dealing with New York/New Jersey traffic (this is an issue regardless of weather).

2) Clearing off Meadowlands Stadium parking lots, roadways, etc of snow.

3) Determing where to put that snow.

4) Cleaning seats and creating a comfortable experience.
 
So who is the competition - sunny, balmy Tampa, home to 4 Super Bowls (most recently XLIII in 2009).  Nonetheless, hosting one of the largest, most popular events in New York is a tremendous opportunity for the NFL and one that can’t be ignored.  Plus, how cool would it be to see the Ice Bowl II? 

ParkWhiz was recently ‘Netted by the Webbys’.  Click the link above to read the article.  Thanks to folks at Netted for the nice plug!

Costing a whopping 1.6 billion to construct, the most expensive stadium ever built goes on display tonight.  Ok, technically the New Meadowlands Stadium already debuted with a lacrosse tripleheader on April 10th.  But it’s one thing to host a college lacrosse event and another to host 75,000+ crazed soccer fans in a World Cup exhibition match featuring Mexico vs. Ecuador.   

But since the stadium is now a 50/50 partnership between the Jets and Giants (in the old stadium the Jets were a junior partner, hence the moniker Giants Stadium), is it gonna be Meadowlands Stadium?  New Meadowlands Stadium? Giants/Jets Stadium? Or will there be a sponsor that steps up and makes an offer ownership can’t refuse…MetLife Stadium, anyone?

Whatever the stadium ultimately ends up called, there’s no questioning the venue will be a rockin’ throughout the year.  With over 30+ events scheduled throughout the year, East Rutherford won’t be getting much sleep.  And with a fighter’s chance that Meadowlands Stadium lands the Super Bowl and/or World Cup, the city will be a buzz for years to come.
 
Below are just some of the upcoming events:

Friday May 7, 2010 - Mexico vs. Ecuador
Wednesday May 26, 2010 - Bon Jovi with Train
Thursday May 27, 2010 - Bon Jovi with Gavin DeGraw
Saturday May 29, 2010 - Bon Jovi with OneRepublic
Sunday June 6, 2010 - Hot 97 Summer Jam
Thursday June 10, 2010 - The Eagles
Friday July 9, 2010 - Bon Jovi
Monday July 19, 2010 - U2
Monday Aug 16, 2010 - Giants vs NY Jets (Pre-Season)
Saturday Aug 21, 2010 - Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers (Pre-Season)
Thursday Sep 2, 2010 - Giants vs New England Patriots (Pre-Season)
Sunday Sep 12, 2010 - Giants vs Carolina Panthers
Monday Sep 13, 2010 - Jets vs Baltimore Ravens

Click here to see the rest of the schedule.

And if you’re heading out to an event, don’t forget to reserve your Meadowlands Stadium parking ahead of time with ParkWhiz.com  It’s fast, convenient and GUARANTEED!

You spoke and we listened. 

We get hundreds of calls a day from customers with a variety of questions ranging from which parking lots have handicap-access to whether tailgating is permitted.  While the information was available on our site, it took a bit of digging, resulting in an arduous and time-consuming process. 

That’s why we’ve introduced filters.  Filters provide users control in determining the information that suits THEIR needs.

Now, whether you need to know if a parking facility has handicap-access, a shuttle service to/from the stadium, and/or a covered space for your vehicle, the information is readily available with the click of a button.

Feels just like yesterday that the New Orleans Saints were celebrating their first Super Bowl championship and we’re already talking kickoff weekend for 2010-2011 season. With the NFL Draft just a day away, the NFL has officially released the much anticipated NFL schedule for the upcoming year.

The reigning Super Bowl champions, New Orleans Saints, headline the first week of the season, hosting the Minnesota Vikings in a rematch of the 2009-2010 NFC Championship game.

Here are some other marquee games to look forward to this season.

With opening day just a few days away, the blood is already beginning to boil for Red Sox fans.  Not because the hated Yankees will be in town (well that too), but because the city of Brookline, home to Boston University and neighbor to Fenway Park, is looking to change the rate structure on parking meters from free to at least $10 on game days.   

In years past, after 6 PM, there was no charge to park at a Brookline meter, allowing Red Sox fans to meter park and hop on the Green Line to Fenway Park.  However, businesses were up in arms as their customers could not find a place to park on game day.  The proposal aims to increase business activity for Brookline merchants by deterring Red Sox fans from parking at the meters.

Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see if the proposed rate structure succeeds in its goal or if it just ends up scaring away both Red Sox fans AND customers.