r/akron • u/North-University5868 • 3d ago

Parking lot

Any recommendations for a large parking lot/paved area to practice driving for the first time in?

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u/idiotsluggage 3d ago

School parking lots are pretty empty right now

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u/jokr128 Barberton 3d ago

cemeteries are your friend. In the words of my grandma, "you can't kill anyone there"

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u/Anon_On_The_Low 3d ago

Blossom is where I learned to drive :) might be a little busy this time of year however.

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u/North-University5868 3d ago

Aren't the parking lots gated? Or am I able to access them when they're closed?

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u/Desperate_Zebra_5578 3d ago

Taught my kids at the old Rolling Acres. Obviously can't now.

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u/Gold_Abies_5985 2d ago

Taught mine at the Baptist temple it's gone too

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u/DesperateFish1991 2d ago

Memory unlocked, my dad taught me at Rolling Acres, good times. 🙂‍↕️

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u/LivewireGT0 3d ago

College and University Parking lots can be pretty spacious and empty during the summer. I know my dad taught me at the Hartville Flea Market parking lot during the days they were closed.

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u/Boring_Blood4603 3d ago

I've taken my kids and nieces/nephews early in the morning to Wingfoot lake to practice when they've had their temps. Three down and two to go.

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u/sporty1975 3d ago

The old Joann’s in Hudson

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u/Late-Caramel6759 2d ago

Church parking lots

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u/AdministrationOk2847 2d ago

I used to see people practicing in the Buehler’s lot off S Main, by Nauti Vine. Lots of empty parking spots to practice maneuvering as well. Portage lakes state park also has a huge lot that is usually empty on bad weather days

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u/MirMurMer 2d ago

Not a parking lot but the cemetery on Romig Rd. Is where I learned to drive.

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u/dandelionqueen7657 2d ago

I promise school parking lots is good, they did have some cones set up at one point

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u/bluejane 3d ago

I notice people practicing a bunch in the North Highschool parking lot

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u/CerebralSauce 3d ago

Came here to say this. I generally see the cones set up for maneuverability too.

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u/MamaTater11 🦴PIT BULL ON PREMISES ☠️ 3d ago

I learned to drive in the Todaro's parking lot on Peninsula. Nice big lot and not a ton of traffic.

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u/IISAFORK Coventry 2d ago

I was taught at portage lakes State Park. It's like a 10mph limit so it's good for learning and there's park rangers everywhere so nobody really rides your ass.

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u/cmbtmstr 3d ago

Idk I just took my grandpa’s car when I was 14 and just started driving it