Parking Near The George Washington University, Foggy Bottom
Where Can I Park for The George Washington University?
GW Parking Services manages campus parking, while Colonial Parking operates the university’s facilities across 24 locations. The closest priced Parksy option is a covered garage 77 yd from campus for $16 a day. On-campus street parking is available but limited and subject to time limits, so the nearby garage suits longer visits.
- Address
- 1918 F Street Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Covered Parking Garage in Washington, DC, 77 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Foggy Bottom–GWU, 263 yd (4 min walk)
Parking Near Foggy Bottom
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Clément Proust
Parking at The George Washington University in Ward 2
GW Parking Services manages parking for the campus, with Colonial Parking operating the university’s parking facilities (my.gwu.edu; ecolonial.com). Colonial Parking assumed operations of the entire university portfolio in 2017, covering 24 locations (ecolonial.com). This gives staff, students, and visitors a single operator to look for when choosing an official campus facility.
On-campus street parking is available but limited and subject to time limits (class.smhs.gwu.edu). Drivers visiting the 1918 F Street Northwest area should therefore distinguish official Colonial Parking facilities from nearby street spaces, particularly when a visit lasts beyond a short appointment.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Campus
The closest priced Parksy option is a covered parking garage 77 yd from the campus, priced at $16 a day. Its short walk suits visitors attending appointments, lectures, or meetings near 1918 F Street Northwest, while the covered format is useful for anyone leaving a car during a full day on campus.
A second covered parking garage is 306 yd away and costs $18 a day. The extra walking distance still works well for students or staff needing all-day parking, especially when the nearest garage is busy. A convenient parking garage in downtown Washington is 0.3 mi away and costs $12 an hour, making it better suited to a short visit than a full day of classes or work. These three priced spaces cover quick appointments, day visits, and longer campus stays without relying on limited on-campus street parking.
Busy Parking Periods Around the Campus
Parking demand is particularly important during the academic term, when students and staff are arriving across the campus at the same time. The campus has 24 parking locations in its portfolio, according to Colonial Parking (ecolonial.com), but those facilities serve the wider university rather than one single entrance.
On-campus street parking is limited and carries time limits (class.smhs.gwu.edu), so a space that works for a brief stop may not suit a full lecture, workday, or event. Drivers heading to 1918 F Street Northwest should allow for the possibility that nearby street spaces will turn over quickly during term-time arrivals, open days, and busy event periods.
Other Parking Choices Near 1918 F Street Northwest
The campus is near Foggy Bottom in Ward 2, where drivers can choose between official university facilities and the wider downtown parking supply. The Parksy garage options provide the clearest nearby alternatives: one covered garage is 77 yd away at $16 a day, while another covered garage is 306 yd away at $18 a day. A downtown garage 0.3 mi away charges $12 an hour, which is practical for a short shopping, appointment, or meeting stop.
On-campus street parking is available but limited and controlled by time limits (class.smhs.gwu.edu). The published local parking information identifies campus street spaces and the university’s operated facilities, but does not provide a shopping-center or council-car-park free-period rule to use for this address. Drivers seeking an alternative to the campus garage should therefore compare the walking distance and charging basis of the nearby priced garages with the shorter stay allowed by street parking.
Foggy Bottom–GWU Station and Walking Access
Foggy Bottom–GWU is the nearest station, 263 yd from the campus and a 4 min walk. The station gives students, staff, and visitors a practical alternative to driving into Ward 2, particularly when nearby parking is busy during term-time arrivals or campus events.
The campus is 218 yd from Foggy Bottom center, placing the university within an easy walk of the surrounding neighborhood. Drivers using a nearby garage can combine the short final walk with a direct station connection, while visitors arriving by rail can avoid the limited time allowances attached to on-campus street parking. The address at 1918 F Street Northwest is close enough to the station for rail access to be a realistic choice for appointments, classes, and open-day visits.
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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 The George Washington University?
GW Parking Services manages campus parking, while Colonial Parking operates the university’s facilities across 24 locations. The closest priced Parksy option is a covered garage 77 yd from campus for $16 a day. On-campus street parking is available but limited and subject to time limits, so the nearby garage suits longer visits.
How Much Does Parking Near The George Washington University Cost?
A covered parking garage 77 yd from campus costs $16 a day. Another covered garage is 306 yd away for $18 a day. A downtown Washington garage 0.3 mi away costs $12 an hour, making it more suitable for a short appointment, shopping trip, or meeting than a full day.
Is Street Parking Available Near The George Washington University?
On-campus street parking is available, but it is limited and subject to time limits. A space that works for a brief stop may not suit a full lecture, workday, or event, especially during term-time arrivals, open days, and busy event periods. Drivers visiting 1918 F Street Northwest should allow for quick turnover.
Who Operates Parking Facilities for The George Washington University?
GW Parking Services manages parking for the campus, and Colonial Parking operates the university’s parking facilities. Colonial Parking assumed operations of the entire university portfolio in 2017, covering 24 locations. Staff, students, and visitors can therefore look for Colonial Parking when choosing an official campus facility.
What Is the Closest Priced Garage to The George Washington University?
The closest priced Parksy option is a covered parking garage 77 yd from campus, priced at $16 a day. Its short walk suits appointments, lectures, and meetings near 1918 F Street Northwest. A second covered garage is 306 yd away and costs $18 a day if the nearest garage is busy.
Can I Take Public Transportation to The George Washington University?
Foggy Bottom–GWU is the nearest station, 263 yd from campus and a 4 min walk. The campus is 218 yd from Foggy Bottom center, making rail a practical alternative when nearby parking is busy during term-time arrivals or campus events. The station is also close enough for appointments, classes, and open-day visits.
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