--- description: Howard Center Lot parking is $10 a day or $200 a month, accepts credit cards only, and is the nearest recommended visitor option for campus trips. title: Parking Near Founders Library - UGL, Howard University | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-f86ea677.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Founders Library - UGL, Howard University Landmark Parking · Howard University, District of Columbia · Founders Library - UGL Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 470 Howard Place NW [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/howard-university) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/howard-university) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/howard-university) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/howard-university) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/howard-university) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/howard-university) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/howard-university) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/howard-university) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/howard-university) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/howard-university) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/howard-university) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/howard-university) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/howard-university) Where Can I Park for Founders Library - UGL? The nearest recommended visitor option is the Howard Center Lot at 470 Howard Place NW. It costs $10 a day or $200 a month and accepts credit cards only. For alternatives, Parksy lists a parking lot 0.3 mi away at $7 a day, while U Street station is 0.6 mi away and a 12-minute walk. Listen to article 5:17 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.
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470 Howard Place NW
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Affordable Parking Lot in Washington, DC, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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U Street, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
## Parking Near Howard University [Affordable Parking Lot in Washington, DC $7.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/affordable-parking-lot-washington-dc-164119) [Secure Monthly Parking Garage in Washington, DC $345.00/mo 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-monthly-parking-garage-in-washington-dc-126748) [Secure Garage Parking in the Heart of Washington, DC $20.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-garage-parking-heart-washington-dc-164116) [Convenient Parking Lot in the Heart of Washington, DC $20.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-parking-lot-heart-washington-dc-164118) [Secure Garage Parking in Washington, DC - $25/hour $25.00/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-garage-parking-washington-dc-25hour-195742) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Heart of Washington, DC $50.00/wk 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-247-private-parking-heart-washington-dc-5033) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-f86ea677.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@zetong-li-880728) / Zetong Li ## Parking Near Founders Library - UGL The nearest recommended visitor option is the Howard Center Lot, where parking is available for $10 a day or $200 a month (founders.howard.edu). The lot accepts credit cards only, making it a practical choice for drivers who need to leave a vehicle while using the library or visiting Howard University. The site is at 470 Howard Place NW, while the Howard Center Lot entrance is identified by Howard University’s directions page (founders.howard.edu). The library is 127 yd from the Howard University center, so the visitor lot provides access to the wider campus rather than a dedicated bay immediately beside the building. ## Busy Times and Street Parking Around the Howard University Campus Library demand is likely to be strongest during the listed Undergraduate Library operating period of Monday through Thursday, when hours run from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (founders.howard.edu). Those long weekday hours can make campus parking especially relevant for students, staff, and visitors arriving at different points in the day. Founders Library is also known as a central meeting place for higher learning and social activism (savingplaces.org). Drivers approaching 470 Howard Place NW should treat surrounding campus streets as access routes rather than assume that curb space is available for library parking, and should use the designated visitor facility described by Howard University. Show map of Howard University ## Howard Center Lot and Other Nearby Parking Choices The Howard Center Lot is the named visitor facility serving trips to the campus, with a daily rate of $10 and a monthly rate of $200 (founders.howard.edu). Credit card payment is required at the lot, so drivers planning a short visit can use the daily option while longer stays can use the monthly rate. For visitors who prefer to park away from campus, Parksy lists an affordable parking lot in Washington, DC, 0.3 mi from the site, at $7 a day. Other nearby options include a secure [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) garage 0.4 mi away at $345 a month and a secure garage parking space 0.4 mi away at $20 a day. ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of FLU Parksy lists six priced spaces near the library. The closest is a parking lot 0.3 mi away at $7 a day. At 0.4 mi, drivers can choose a secure monthly parking garage at $345 a month, secure garage parking at $20 a day, convenient parking lot parking at $20 a day, or secure garage parking at $25 an hour. A secure 24/7 private parking space in the heart of Washington, DC is 0.5 mi away and costs $50 a week. The range covers daily, hourly, weekly, and monthly parking, allowing drivers to match the space type and payment period to the length of their visit. ## Walking From U Street Station to Founders Library - UGL U Street is the nearest station listed for the site, at 0.6 mi away and a 12-minute walk from the library. The station provides a public-transport alternative for visitors who would rather avoid driving into the Howard University campus. From the Howard University center, the library is 127 yd away. Drivers who park near the campus can use that central point as a short walking reference, while rail passengers should allow the full 12-minute walk from U Street before their appointment or study session. Show street view near Founders Library - UGL ## Sources - [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) - [Directions And Map](https://founders.howard.edu/contact-us/directions-and-map) - [Founders Library](https://founders.howard.edu/) - [Howard University's Founders Library](https://savingplaces.org/places/founders-library) \* 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 Founders Library - UGL? The nearest recommended visitor option is the Howard Center Lot at 470 Howard Place NW. It costs $10 a day or $200 a month and accepts credit cards only. For alternatives, Parksy lists a parking lot 0.3 mi away at $7 a day, while U Street station is 0.6 mi away and a 12-minute walk. ### How Much Does the Howard Center Lot Cost? The Howard Center Lot charges $10 a day or $200 a month. It is the named visitor facility serving trips to the campus, and credit card payment is required. Drivers making a short visit can use the daily option, while longer stays can use the monthly rate. ### What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available? Parksy lists an affordable parking lot 0.3 mi away at $7 a day. At 0.4 mi, options include a secure monthly parking garage at $345 a month, secure garage parking at $20 a day, convenient parking lot parking at $20 a day, and secure garage parking at $25 an hour. ### What Parking Options Cover Different Lengths of Stay? Nearby priced spaces include daily, hourly, weekly, and monthly choices. The listed options include $7 a day, $20 a day, $25 an hour, $50 a week, and $345 a month. This range lets drivers match the payment period to the length of their visit. ### When Is Library Demand Likely to Be Strongest? Demand is likely to be strongest during the listed Undergraduate Library operating period from Monday through Thursday, when hours run from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Drivers approaching 470 Howard Place NW should use the designated visitor facility rather than assume surrounding curb space is available. ### How Far Is U Street Station From the Library? U Street is the nearest station listed for the site, at 0.6 mi away and a 12-minute walk. It provides a public-transport alternative for visitors who would rather avoid driving into the Howard University campus. 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