--- description: National Zoological Park parking costs $30 in advance or $40 on the day, with Lot A entered from Connecticut Avenue and street parking nearby. title: Parking Near National Zoological Park, Cleveland Park | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-zoological-park-cleveland-park-12a2cb.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Zoological Park, Cleveland Park Landmark Parking · Cleveland Park, District of Columbia · National Zoological Park Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/cleveland-park) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/cleveland-park) Where Can I Park for National Zoological Park? Visitor parking is available in Lot A, entered from Connecticut Avenue, and it is the first lot on the left after entering. Parking passes cost $30 per vehicle when purchased at least a day before the visit, or $40 per vehicle on the day of the event. Street parking is also available along Connecticut Avenue and nearby neighborhood streets. Listen to article 5:12 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
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Secure Commercial Garage Parking in Washington, DC, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
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Woodley Park station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at National Zoological Park on Connecticut Avenue Northwest Visitor parking is available in Lot A at National Zoological Park, with entry from Connecticut Avenue. Lot A is the first lot on the left after entering from Connecticut Avenue (smithsonianassociates.org). The site is at 3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest in Woodley Park, near Cleveland Park, so this entrance is the most direct option for drivers approaching along the zoo’s main frontage. Parking passes cost $30 per vehicle when purchased at least a day before the visit, or $40 per vehicle on the day of the event (nationalzoo.si.edu). ## Busy Connecticut Avenue Periods and Neighborhood Parking Street parking is available along Connecticut Avenue and in the surrounding neighborhood (washington.org). Those spaces place drivers close to the site, but the surrounding streets are shared with the Woodley Park neighborhood rather than being dedicated zoo parking. Paid parking at the zoo can be purchased in advance (washington.org). Advance purchase is particularly useful for visitors planning around busy zoo days, because it secures the official parking option before arrival instead of relying on street availability along Connecticut Avenue or nearby residential streets. Show map of Cleveland Park ## Other Parking Near National Zoological Park Street parking along Connecticut Avenue is the nearby free option identified for visitors, with additional street spaces in the surrounding neighborhood (washington.org). Drivers using those spaces should remain within the posted street rules, as the spaces are on public roads around the attraction rather than inside the zoo grounds. Lot A is the visitor parking lot at the site and is not included here because it is covered in the attraction parking section. The surrounding neighborhood street option is the practical alternative for drivers who do not use the official lot, while Connecticut Avenue also provides the stated entry route into Lot A (smithsonianassociates.org). ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Zoo in Woodley Park Parksy lists an affordable garage parking space 0.5 mi away for $25 a day, alongside a secure commercial garage space at the same distance and price. Two valet spaces at Omni Shoreham Hotel are also 0.5 mi away, each priced at $25 a day. A parking lot 0.6 mi away costs $15 a day. These spaces provide alternatives around Woodley Park and near Cleveland Park when the official lot or nearby street parking does not suit the visit, with the 0.5 mi options offering the shortest listed Parksy distance. ## Woodley Park Station and Walking Access to the Zoo Woodley Park station is the nearest station to National Zoological Park. The station is 0.3 mi away, with a 7 min walk to the site. This makes rail a straightforward alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into Woodley Park. The attraction is 0.6 mi from Cleveland Park center. Visitors starting from that nearby center can therefore combine a short local journey with the zoo visit, while rail users can use Woodley Park station and the stated 7 min walk. Show street view near National Zoological Park ## Sources - [National Zoological Park website](http://nationalzoo.si.edu) - [District of Columbia Department of Transportation](https://ddot.dc.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Parking & Directions](https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/parking-directions) - [Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute](https://nationalzoo.si.edu/) - [Guide to Visiting Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC](https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/national-zoo) - [National Zoological Park](https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/help/locations/national-zoo) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for National Zoological Park? Visitor parking is available in Lot A, entered from Connecticut Avenue, and it is the first lot on the left after entering. Parking passes cost $30 per vehicle when purchased at least a day before the visit, or $40 per vehicle on the day of the event. Street parking is also available along Connecticut Avenue and nearby neighborhood streets. ### How Much Does Parking at National Zoological Park Cost? Parking passes for Lot A cost $30 per vehicle when purchased at least a day before the visit. The price is $40 per vehicle on the day of the event. Paid parking can be purchased in advance, which secures the official parking option before arrival instead of relying on street availability. ### Where Is Lot a and How Do I Enter It? Lot A has entry from Connecticut Avenue. It is the first lot on the left after entering from Connecticut Avenue. The site is at 3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest in Woodley Park, near Cleveland Park, making this entrance the most direct option for drivers approaching along the zoo’s main frontage. ### Is Street Parking Available Near the Zoo? Street parking is available along Connecticut Avenue and in the surrounding neighborhood. Connecticut Avenue is identified as the nearby free option, with additional street spaces on surrounding public roads. Drivers using these spaces should remain within the posted street rules because they are not inside the zoo grounds. ### What Parksy Parking Options Are Near the Zoo? Parksy lists garage and valet options 0.5 mi away for $25 a day, including an affordable garage, a secure commercial garage, and two valet spaces at Omni Shoreham Hotel. A parking lot 0.6 mi away costs $15 a day. The 0.5 mi options are the shortest listed Parksy distance. ### How Far Is Woodley Park Station From the Zoo? Woodley Park station is the nearest station, 0.3 mi away, with a 7 min walk to the site. Rail is a straightforward alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into Woodley Park. 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