Anytime that you are hosting an event, whether it is a large family reunion or some event where a bunch of strangers comes together, can be tricky. Two of the most difficult things you will deal with include space and availability. Another concern, especially for large events, is also where people will park and enhancing the safety of that parking area.
Parking Security Concerns
No matter how you look at it, times are crazy. People no longer know who they can trust. Ample lighting is a definite requirement at any event that requires large parking areas. However, many people still may choose to park off-site for ease and added security during conferences or large scale events. For all those people, many others may opt to stay home to avoid either paying or dealing with the added inconvenience. How many people are you truly able to interest that choose to stay away?
Easing Concern and Increasing Visitors
Not every event venue will have a parking garage that is monitored 24/7. Some are mere parking lots or unpaved fields, depending on where the event you are hosting is going to take place. If you want to help people feel safer parking there, roll in some portable street lamps or security lights. Place them so that there are no very dark areas of the parking area.
You may also choose a fenced area or an area that has some security built-in. A venue with a fenced parking area will always feel more secure to the people who attend. Some portable fences are on rollers and feature a sliding gate track to allow vehicles to enter that space. If you do not have access to a fence on wheels, you can still use a driveway gate that opens and closes with ease. Just make sure that the parking area has entryways that you can control and vehicles are unable to come in from all directions.
Guests Will Enjoy the Event More
When people feel safe, they feel that they can relax a little more. They won’t worry about being attacked or mugged on the way to their car. They will not worry that their car will be damaged in the parking lot. You can give them even more security if you have a security officer on patrol or video cameras on each of the light poles. If you depend on your event to be a success, it will go along ways toward helping everyone have a great time. Who knows, you may even be able to promote your event as a safe option for curious minds depending on the type of event you are hosting. Are you ready to take the necessary steps to bring more people in?