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# Parking Near Dumbarton Oaks, Foggy Bottom

Landmark Parking · Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia · Dumbarton Oaks

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

3101 R Street Northwest

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Where Can I Park for Dumbarton Oaks?

Dumbarton Oaks has no visitor parking facility, so drivers should plan for off-site parking at 3101 R Street Northwest. Free two-hour street parking is available on R Street NW on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby Parksy options include parking lots 0.2 mi away for $7 a day or $7 an hour, offering a more dependable plan.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>3101 R Street Northwest</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Prime Washington DC Parking Lot - Just $7/Hour!, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Woodley Park station, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)</dd></dl>

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## Parking at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown

Dumbarton Oaks does not have parking facilities for visitors, so drivers should plan for an off-site space before arriving at 3101 R Street Northwest in Georgetown, near Foggy Bottom (doaks.org). Two-hour street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (doaks.org).

For a more dependable visit, reserve nearby parking rather than relying on an open curb space. The site is in a residential part of Georgetown, and the official visitor guidance identifies street parking as the visitor option rather than an attraction-operated lot (doaks.org).

## Street Parking and Busy Visits Around R Street

Two-hour street parking around the site is first come, first served, making curb availability particularly important when visitors arrive at the same time (doaks.org). A short stay can fit the posted two-hour rule, while a longer museum or garden visit needs a different parking plan.

The gardens publish daily opening information, with one listing showing an opening period from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (doaks.org). Those afternoon garden hours can increase pressure on nearby spaces, so drivers should avoid building a visit around finding an unrestricted curb space.

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## Free Street Parking and Nearby Alternatives

Free street parking is available on R Street NW, according to the visitor information for the nearby entrance (dopark.org).

Street spaces remain subject to availability and the official two-hour visitor rule, so [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is best treated as a limited curbside option rather than a guaranteed place to leave a car (doaks.org). A reserved space nearby is a practical alternative for visits that extend beyond the permitted street stay.

## Parksy Parking Near Dumbarton Oaks

Parksy lists two parking lots 0.2 mi from the site at $7 a day each. A separate parking lot at the same distance is priced at $7 an hour, giving drivers a choice between daily and hourly parking close to 3101 R Street Northwest.

A covered parking space at 3300 Whitehaven is 0.3 mi away and costs $150 a month. Two further parking lots are 0.5 mi away: one costs $14.49 a day, while the other is priced at $9 an hour.

## Reaching Dumbarton Oaks From Woodley Park Station

Woodley Park station is the nearest station to the site, at 1.0 mi and a 20-minute walk. Drivers who prefer to avoid Georgetown’s limited curb parking can leave the car near the station and continue on foot.

The site is 1.1 mi from Foggy Bottom center, while the listed station approach provides the specific rail-and-walking connection. For visitors combining transit with a reserved space, the final walk from nearby parking is likely to be more direct than searching for an available street bay.

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## Sources

- [Dumbarton Oaks website](https://www.doaks.org/)
- [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)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://www.doaks.org/visit/plan)
- [Visit — Dumbarton Oaks](https://www.doaks.org/visit)
- [Visit |](https://dopark.org/visit-2/)
- [The Gardens — Dumbarton Oaks](https://www.doaks.org/visit/garden)

\* 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 Dumbarton Oaks?

Dumbarton Oaks has no visitor parking facility, so drivers should plan for off-site parking at 3101 R Street Northwest. Free two-hour street parking is available on R Street NW on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby Parksy options include parking lots 0.2 mi away for $7 a day or $7 an hour, offering a more dependable plan.

### Is There Free Street Parking Near Dumbarton Oaks?

Free street parking is available on R Street NW near the entrance. It is first come, first served and subject to the official two-hour visitor rule, so availability is not guaranteed. A short visit may fit the posted limit, but a longer museum or garden visit needs a different parking plan.

### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost?

Parksy lists two parking lots 0.2 mi from the site at $7 a day each. At 0.5 mi, one lot costs $14.49 a day and another costs $9 an hour. A covered space at 0.3 mi costs $150 a month.

### How Far Is Nearby Parking From Dumbarton Oaks?

Parksy lists parking lots 0.2 mi from the site, including options priced at $7 a day and $7 an hour. A covered parking space at 3300 Whitehaven is 0.3 mi away. Two further parking lots are 0.5 mi away, with prices of $14.49 a day and $9 an hour.

### Can I Park Near Woodley Park Station and Walk?

Woodley Park station is the nearest station, at 1.0 mi and a 20-minute walk. Drivers who want to avoid limited Georgetown curb parking can leave the car near the station and continue on foot. For visitors combining transit with a reserved space, the final walk from nearby parking may be more direct.

### What Should I Know About Parking During a Longer Visit?

Two-hour street parking is first come, first served, so a longer museum or garden visit needs a different parking plan. The gardens publish daily opening information, with one listing showing 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Those afternoon garden hours can increase pressure on nearby spaces, making reserved parking practical.

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