--- description: Official parking at the Kennedy Center is $25, or $17 Early Bird weekdays by 9:30 a.m.; accessible spaces are on every level. title: Parking Near John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Foggy Bottom | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-john-f-kennedy-center-for-the-performing-arts-foggy-bottom-70fa4c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Foggy Bottom Landmark Parking · Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 2700 F Street Northwest [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/foggy-bottom) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/foggy-bottom) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/foggy-bottom) Where Can I Park for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts? The official facility at 2700 F Street Northwest charges $25, with a $17 Early Bird rate Monday through Friday for entry by 9:30 a.m. and departure by 6 p.m. Parking is first-come, first-served, and accessible spaces are available on all levels. Box Office ticket purchases and exchanges can receive one hour of free parking with validation. Listen to article 5:26 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.
Address
2700 F Street Northwest
Closest listed space
Secure Parking at Watergate 600 Garage, Washington, DC, 224 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Foggy Bottom–GWU, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
## Parking Near Foggy Bottom [Secure Parking at Watergate 600 Garage, DC $250.00/mo 224 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-parking-at-watergate-600-garage-dc-141203) [Secure Parking at Watergate 600 Garage, Washington, DC $250.00/mo 224 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-parking-at-watergate-600-garage-washington--141208) [Convenient Parking Garage at United States Institute of Peace, DC $50.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-parking-garage-at-united-states-institu-127747) [Secure Garage Parking in Washington, DC - Reserve Online! $26.50/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-garage-parking-washington-dc-reserve-online-200768) [Convenient Covered Parking Garage in Washington, DC $16.00/day 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-covered-parking-garage-in-washington-dc-139249) [Secure Parking at the John F. Kennedy Center – DC POA 0 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-parking-at-the-john-f-kennedy-center-dc-128708) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-john-f-kennedy-center-for-the-performing-arts-foggy-bottom-70fa4c.webp) John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts The site has official parking entrances, with parking available on a first-come, first-served basis (kennedy-center.org). The parking rate is $25, while the Early Bird special is $17 for Monday through Friday, with entry by 9:30 a.m. and departure by 6 p.m. (kennedy-center.org). Accessible parking spaces are available on all levels of the official facility (kennedy-center.org). One hour of [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is available for patrons making ticket purchases and exchanges when the Box Office provides validation (kennedy-center.org). A new parking entry is on the front south side of the building near the REACH extension (kennedy-center.org). ## Event-Time Parking Around Foggy Bottom and F Street Northwest First-come, first-served parking at the official facility makes event arrival time important, particularly when performances overlap with other activity around 2700 F Street Northwest (kennedy-center.org). Drivers using the official facility can use Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for payment (kennedy-center.org). The site is in Foggy Bottom, 277 yards from the neighborhood center, so a nearby reserved space can reduce the need to search around the venue before a performance. The address is 2700 F Street Northwest, and the official parking entrances include the front south-side entry near REACH (kennedy-center.org). Show map of Foggy Bottom ## Parksy Spaces Near the Kennedy Center and Watergate Two secure monthly spaces at Watergate 600 Garage are 224 yards away and cost $250 a month. The duplicate Watergate 600 Garage listing is also 224 yards away at $250 a month, giving monthly parkers two listed options in the same garage. A covered parking garage at the United States Institute of Peace is 0.3 miles away and costs $50 a month. A secure garage in Washington is 0.5 miles away at $26.50 an hour, while a covered parking garage in Washington is 0.5 miles away at $16 a day. These spaces suit different visit lengths, from a planned monthly arrangement to hourly, daily, or event parking. ## Other Named Parking Options Near the Site The official Kennedy Center facility is the named parking option directly associated with the venue, with entrances serving the building at 2700 F Street Northwest (kennedy-center.org). Its official rate is $25, and the Early Bird rate is $17 for Monday through Friday entry by 9:30 a.m. and exit by 6 p.m. (kennedy-center.org). Drivers attending Box Office ticket purchases or exchanges can receive one hour of free parking with validation (kennedy-center.org). Accessible spaces are available on every level of the official facility, providing a designated option for visitors who need accessible parking (kennedy-center.org). ## Foggy Bottom–GWU Station and the Walk to the Kennedy Center Foggy Bottom–GWU is the nearest station, 0.5 miles from the site and a 10-minute walk away. The station provides the clearest rail approach for visitors who prefer to avoid driving directly to 2700 F Street Northwest. The site is 277 yards from the center of Foggy Bottom, placing neighborhood rail and street access close to the venue area. From Foggy Bottom–GWU, the 10-minute walk gives visitors a practical arrival option for performances when nearby parking is busy. Show street view near John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ## Sources - [John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts website](https://www.kennedy-center.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) - [Parking](https://www.kennedy-center.org/visit/parking/) - [FAQs](https://www.kennedy-center.org/visit/faq/) - [Parking at the Kennedy Center](https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/center/other/2018/parking-at-the-kennedy-center/) - [Contact Us](https://www.kennedy-center.org/contact/) \* 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 the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts? The official facility at 2700 F Street Northwest charges $25, with a $17 Early Bird rate Monday through Friday for entry by 9:30 a.m. and departure by 6 p.m. Parking is first-come, first-served, and accessible spaces are available on all levels. Box Office ticket purchases and exchanges can receive one hour of free parking with validation. ### Is Parking at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts First-Come, First-Served? Yes. The official facility uses first-come, first-served parking, so arrival time matters, particularly when performances overlap with other activity around 2700 F Street Northwest. Drivers can use Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for payment. A new parking entry is on the front south side of the building near the REACH extension. ### How Much Does Parking at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Cost? The official parking rate is $25. The Early Bird special is $17 Monday through Friday when drivers enter by 9:30 a.m. and depart by 6 p.m. One hour of free parking is available for patrons making ticket purchases and exchanges when the Box Office provides validation. ### Are Accessible Parking Spaces Available at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts? Accessible parking spaces are available on all levels of the official facility. The venue address is 2700 F Street Northwest, and official entrances include the front south-side entry near the REACH extension. The facility is the named parking option directly associated with the building. ### What Nearby Reserved Parking Options Are Available Near the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts? Two listed monthly spaces at Watergate 600 Garage are 224 yards away and cost $250 a month. A covered garage at the United States Institute of Peace is 0.3 miles away and costs $50 a month. Other options include $26.50 an hour at 0.5 miles and $16 a day at 0.5 miles. ### What Is the Nearest Metro Station to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts? Foggy Bottom–GWU is the nearest station, 0.5 miles from the site and a 10-minute walk away. It provides a practical rail approach for visitors who prefer to avoid driving directly to 2700 F Street Northwest. 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