Parking Near Peirce Mill, Cleveland Park
Where Can I Park for Peirce Mill?
Parking is available across Tilden Street at Picnic Grove #1 and in a lot just north of the mill off Beach Drive. Street parking is also available, but spaces are limited. The paved lot off Tilden Street Northwest has 2 designated van-accessible spaces with striped access aisles. Cleveland Park station is 0.5 mi away, with a 10 min walk.
- Address
- 2401 Tilden Street Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Lot in the Heart of Washington, DC, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cleveland Park station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
Parking Near Cleveland Park
Peirce Mill, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Peirce Mill in Ward 3
The site is at 2401 Tilden Street Northwest in Rock Creek Park, with parking areas across Tilden Street at Picnic Grove #1 and another lot just north of the mill off Beach Drive (Friends of Peirce Mill). The National Park Service lists parking among the facilities at the attraction (NPS).
Street parking is also available around the mill, while Washington, DC’s visitor listing describes parking as limited and points visitors toward the nearby picnic groves (washington.org). The exterior grounds are open during regular park hours daily (NPS), and the mill itself is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays (Friends of Peirce Mill). The paved lot off Tilden Street Northwest has 2 designated van-accessible spaces with striped access aisles (AllTrails).
Picnic Grove Parking Near the Mill
The closest named alternatives are the parking lots at Picnic Grove #1 across Tilden Street and the lot just north of the mill beside Beach Drive (Friends of Peirce Mill). These are useful when the spaces directly beside the attraction are occupied, particularly for visitors combining the mill with a picnic or a walk through Rock Creek Park.
Some street parking is available near the site (Friends of Peirce Mill), but the official Washington, DC listing describes parking as limited and specifically identifies the nearby picnic groves as an option (washington.org). The National Park Service identifies the location as a trailhead and lists bus and RV parking among the site facilities (NPS), giving larger vehicles a clearly stated facility to consider when planning arrival.
Weekend Pressure and Street Parking Around Tilden Street
Weekend visits can bring extra demand because the mill is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays (Friends of Peirce Mill). Parking pressure also reaches the surrounding picnic areas, since the nearby lots are the principal alternatives when the attraction-side spaces fill.
The entrance is at the corner of Tilden Street Northwest, also known as Park Road, and Beach Drive (Friends of Peirce Mill). Street parking exists in the area (Friends of Peirce), but spaces are limited near the site (washington.org). Drivers heading for the mill should therefore treat the picnic-grove lots and the area north of the building as the practical first alternatives rather than relying on a curbside space.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Peirce
Parksy lists a parking lot 0.4 mi from the site for $15 a day. The closest garage options are 0.6 mi away: one garage costs $176 a month, another monthly garage at 3003 Van Ness St NW costs $176 a month, a further garage costs $7 a day, and another garage costs $7 an hour.
A garage space 0.8 mi away costs $7 a day. These spaces cover short visits, hourly parking, and monthly arrangements, so the most suitable choice depends on whether the visit is a single weekend stop or part of a regular trip to Ward 3 near Cleveland Park.
Cleveland Park Station and Walking Access
Cleveland Park station is the nearest rail stop, 0.5 mi from Peirce and a 10 min walk. The station provides the clearest public-transport option for visitors who would rather avoid the limited parking around the attraction.
The site is 0.5 mi from Cleveland Park center, placing the mill within a walkable connection from the nearby neighborhood. The address is in Ward 3, near Cleveland Park, at 2401 Tilden Street Northwest, beside Rock Creek Park’s trails and picnic areas.
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* 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 Peirce Mill?
Parking is available across Tilden Street at Picnic Grove #1 and in a lot just north of the mill off Beach Drive. Street parking is also available, but spaces are limited. The paved lot off Tilden Street Northwest has 2 designated van-accessible spaces with striped access aisles. Cleveland Park station is 0.5 mi away, with a 10 min walk.
What Are the Closest Parking Alternatives to Peirce Mill?
The closest named alternatives are the parking lot at Picnic Grove #1 across Tilden Street and the lot just north of the mill beside Beach Drive. These are practical choices when spaces directly beside the attraction are occupied, especially for visitors combining the mill with a picnic or a walk through Rock Creek Park.
Is Street Parking Available Near Peirce Mill?
Street parking is available around the mill, but spaces are limited near the site. The entrance is at the corner of Tilden Street Northwest, also known as Park Road, and Beach Drive. Drivers should treat the picnic-grove lots and the area north of the building as practical first alternatives rather than relying on a curbside space.
When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest at Peirce Mill?
Weekend visits can bring extra demand because the mill is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Parking pressure also reaches the surrounding picnic areas, since the nearby lots are the principal alternatives when the attraction-side spaces fill. Planning around these alternatives can help when weekend spaces are occupied.
What Paid Parking Options Are Near Peirce Mill?
Parksy lists a parking lot 0.4 mi from the site for $15 a day. Garage options 0.6 mi away include one for $176 a month, another at 3003 Van Ness St NW for $176 a month, one for $7 a day, and another for $7 an hour. A garage 0.8 mi away costs $7 a day.
Can I Reach Peirce Mill by Public Transportation?
Cleveland Park station is the nearest rail stop, 0.5 mi from Peirce and a 10 min walk. The station provides a public-transport option for visitors who would rather avoid limited parking around the attraction. The site is also 0.5 mi from Cleveland Park center, near Rock Creek Park’s trails and picnic areas.
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