Parking Near Trinity Washington University, Howard University
Where Can I Park for Trinity Washington University?
Students, faculty, and staff currently have campus parking permits and enforcement suspended while a new system is rolled out early in the Fall 2026 semester. Students who park on campus must obtain a permit online. Visitors are asked to use the Front Circle of Main Hall. Nearby alternatives include two 0.4 mi Channing Street NE spaces at $150 a month each and a $2 an hour garage 0.7 mi away.
- Address
- 125 Michigan Avenue NE
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in Washington DC (Channing St), 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
Parking Near Howard University
Trinity Washington University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking on the Trinity Washington University Campus
Trinity Washington University is in The Catholic University of America at 125 Michigan Avenue NE, near Howard University. Students, faculty, and staff currently have their parking permits and enforcement suspended while a new system is rolled out early in the Fall 2026 semester (discover.trinitydc.edu). Students who park on campus must obtain a permit online through Trinity’s parking-permit system (discover.trinitydc.edu).
The campus map assigns student parking to Lot 1 (Cuvilly), Lot 5 (Kerby), and Lot 4 (Payden/Trinity Center); Lot 3 (Library) is for faculty only, while Lot 2 (Cuvilly Drive), Lot 1, and Lot 5 serve staff and faculty (discover.trinitydc.edu). Visitors are asked to park in the Front Circle of Main Hall (trinitydc.edu). The Department of Public Safety operates campus parking and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (discover.trinitydc.edu).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Michigan Avenue NE Campus
For regular student or staff parking, two Channing Street NE spaces are listed 0.4 mi from campus at $150 a month each. Their monthly format is suited to drivers who need a consistent base rather than occasional visitor parking.
A Rhode Island DMV parking garage is 0.7 mi away at $2 an hour, which fits a brief visit. A private 24/7 parking space 0.8 mi away costs $50 a week and suits students or staff needing a weekly arrangement, as well as visitors staying several days.
Other Parking Around the Catholic University of America
The campus alternatives listed nearby include the Rhode Island DMV parking garage, 0.7 mi from the university, at $2 an hour. This is the closest of the listed hourly options for a visitor who needs parking for a limited appointment or campus visit.
Other nearby options include the secure garage 0.5 mi away at $8 a day and the secure garage 0.6 mi away at $6.50 a day. The two Channing Street NE spaces are 0.4 mi away and cost $150 a month, while the private 24/7 space is 0.8 mi away at $50 a week. These spaces provide alternatives to the university lots, with daily, weekly, monthly, and hourly formats for different schedules.
Busy Parking Periods and Campus Access
Parking demand is likely to be most sensitive around the Fall 2026 semester, when Trinity expects to roll out its new parking-permit system and resume permit enforcement (discover.trinitydc.edu). Students, faculty, and staff should account for that change when planning regular campus trips.
Visitors attending campus activities are directed to the Front Circle of Main Hall, while the campus map separates student, faculty-only, and staff-and-faculty areas among Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (trinitydc.edu). The university’s Visit Trinity page specifically directs visitors to the Front Circle, making that the relevant arrival point for open days, tours, and other visitor appointments (trinitydc.edu).
Walking From Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station is the nearest station to Trinity Washington University, at 0.7 mi from the campus and a 14-minute walk. The station provides a practical rail option for students, staff, and visitors who prefer not to drive to 125 Michigan Avenue NE.
The campus is also 0.9 mi from Howard University center. Drivers using the nearby Parksy spaces can combine parking with a walk to campus, with the listed spaces ranging from 0.4 mi to 0.8 mi away. The Rhode Island DMV garage is 0.7 mi away, matching the station distance but serving drivers rather than rail passengers.
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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 Trinity Washington University?
Students, faculty, and staff currently have campus parking permits and enforcement suspended while a new system is rolled out early in the Fall 2026 semester. Students who park on campus must obtain a permit online. Visitors are asked to use the Front Circle of Main Hall. Nearby alternatives include two 0.4 mi Channing Street NE spaces at $150 a month each and a $2 an hour garage 0.7 mi away.
Where Should Visitors Park for Campus Activities?
Visitors are asked to park in the Front Circle of Main Hall. The Visit Trinity page specifically directs visitors there for open days, tours, and other visitor appointments. This is the relevant arrival point for visitors, while the campus map separates student, faculty-only, and staff-and-faculty areas among Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Which Campus Lots Are Assigned to Students and Staff?
The campus map assigns student parking to Lot 1 (Cuvilly), Lot 5 (Kerby), and Lot 4 (Payden/Trinity Center). Lot 3 (Library) is for faculty only. Lot 2 (Cuvilly Drive), Lot 1, and Lot 5 serve staff and faculty. Students who park on campus must obtain a permit online through the parking-permit system.
What Nearby Parking Works for Regular Parking?
For regular student or staff parking, two Channing Street NE spaces are listed 0.4 mi from campus at $150 a month each. Their monthly format suits drivers who need a consistent base rather than occasional visitor parking. A private 24/7 parking space 0.8 mi away costs $50 a week and suits weekly arrangements or several-day stays.
Where Can I Find Hourly or Daily Parking Nearby?
The Rhode Island DMV parking garage is 0.7 mi away at $2 an hour, making it suitable for a brief visit or limited appointment. Other nearby options include a secure garage 0.5 mi away at $8 a day and another secure garage 0.6 mi away at $6.50 a day.
How Far Is the Nearest Metro Station?
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station is the nearest station, at 0.7 mi from campus and a 14-minute walk. It provides a practical rail option for students, staff, and visitors who prefer not to drive. The campus is also 0.9 mi from Howard University center, and nearby parking spaces range from 0.4 mi to 0.8 mi away.
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