Parking Near Entertainment and Sports Arena, Congress Park
Where Can I Park for Entertainment and Sports Arena?
For event-day parking, use the Green Lot at 2915 8th Street SE, entered through Malcom X Ave SE and 8th Street SE. Parking is $20 per car, and cash and credit are accepted. Nearby Parksy options include spaces 0.4 mi away for $9.99 an hour or $20 an hour, plus a covered garage 1.1 mi away for $4.95 a day.
- Address
- 1100 Oak Drive SE
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Lot Parking in Washington, DC, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Anacostia station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
Parking Near Congress Park
An indoor arena during an event Photo: Pexels / JULLIAN PRODUCTION
Event-Day Parking at the Entertainment and Sports Arena
For events at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in St Elizabeths Hospital near Congress Park, the official advice points drivers to the Green Lot, entered through Malcom X Ave SE and 8th Street SE at 2915 8th Street SE. Events DC lists event-day parking at $20 per car (eventsdc.com).
On-site paid parking is limited, with spaces in the Green Lot and the new parking garage behind the venue. Cash and credit are accepted at the available on-site parking areas (mystics.wnba.com). The Green Lot is also described as costing $20 prepaid or on the day of a game (stadiumjourney.com).
Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces for an ESA Event
Two Parksy lot spaces in Washington, DC are 0.4 mi from the venue and cost $9.99 an hour or $20 an hour.
A covered garage space 1.1 mi away costs $4.95 a day, while a parking lot 1.2 mi away costs $4 an hour. A further lot 1.3 mi away costs $2 an hour, and a garage space 1.7 mi away costs $60 a day.
The 1.1 mi, 1.2 mi, 1.3 mi and 1.7 mi spaces require a longer walk back after the event.
Named Alternatives Near the Venue Car Park
The St. Elizabeth Garage is a named alternative near the arena, listed at 1100 Oak Dr. SE. It is described as a 1 min walk from the venue and is separate from the Green Lot (washington-theater.com).
The ESA Green Lot is another named option at 2911 8th St. SE. The same venue parking guide places it 0.20 mi from the arena and describes the walk as 4 min (washington-theater.com).
The Green Lot at 2915 8th Street SE is also the event-day facility identified by Events DC, with entry from Malcom X Ave SE and 8th Street SE and a $20 per-car event-day rate (eventsdc.com).
Street Access and Event-Day Parking Controls Around ESA
Drivers approaching the venue should use the Green Lot entrance at Malcom X Ave SE and 8th Street SE, with the listed access point at 2915 8th Street SE (eventsdc.com).
On-site parking is limited to the Green Lot and the new parking garage behind the venue, so event traffic is concentrated around those facilities rather than spread across unlimited arena parking (mystics.wnba.com). Parking is paid, and both cash and credit are accepted at the on-site areas (mystics.wnba.com).
The Green Lot is priced at $20 per car on event day, while the venue parking directions also describe payment as available in advance or on the day of the game (eventsdc.com; stadiumjourney.com).
Rail and Walking Access to the Arena
Anacostia station is the nearest station to the Entertainment and Sports Arena, at 1.1 mi away and a 22 min walk. The station provides an alternative for visitors who would rather avoid event-day driving near 1100 Oak Drive SE.
The venue is in St Elizabeths Hospital near Congress Park, and the arena address is 1100 Oak Drive SE. Congress Park center is 0.4 mi from the venue, placing the arena within a short local trip of the nearby suburb.
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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 Entertainment and Sports Arena?
For event-day parking, use the Green Lot at 2915 8th Street SE, entered through Malcom X Ave SE and 8th Street SE. Parking is $20 per car, and cash and credit are accepted. Nearby Parksy options include spaces 0.4 mi away for $9.99 an hour or $20 an hour, plus a covered garage 1.1 mi away for $4.95 a day.
How Much Does Event-Day Parking Cost?
Event-day parking in the Green Lot costs $20 per car. The Green Lot is available for payment in advance or on the day of a game. On-site parking is paid, and cash and credit are accepted at the available parking areas, including the Green Lot and the new parking garage behind the venue.
Where Is the Green Lot Entrance?
Drivers should enter the Green Lot through Malcom X Ave SE and 8th Street SE. The listed access point is 2915 8th Street SE. Another venue parking guide lists the ESA Green Lot at 2911 8th St. SE, placing it 0.20 mi away with a 4 min walk.
What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available?
The St. Elizabeth Garage at 1100 Oak Dr. SE is described as a 1 min walk and is separate from the Green Lot. Nearby Parksy spaces include two lots 0.4 mi away for $9.99 an hour or $20 an hour. A covered garage 1.1 mi away costs $4.95 a day.
What Are the Cheaper Parksy Parking Options?
Parksy lists a parking lot 1.2 mi away for $4 an hour and a further lot 1.3 mi away for $2 an hour. A covered garage space 1.1 mi away costs $4.95 a day. The 1.1 mi, 1.2 mi and 1.3 mi spaces require a longer walk back after the event.
Can I Take the Train and Walk to the Venue?
Anacostia station is 1.1 mi away and a 22 min walk, making it an alternative for visitors who would rather avoid event-day driving. The venue is at 1100 Oak Drive SE in St Elizabeths Hospital near Congress Park. Congress Park center is 0.4 mi from the venue.
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