Parking Near American University, Tenleytown
Where Can I Park for American University?
Campus parking requires an active permit or daily payment from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Nearby Parksy options include a secure monthly lot 0.6 mi away for $150 a month and a garage at 4200 Wisconsin 0.7 mi away for $2.75 an hour. Tenleytown–AU Station is 0.9 mi away and a 19-minute walk.
- Address
- 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Secure Monthly Parking Lot in Washington, DC, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Tenleytown–AU Station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near Tenleytown
American University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Campus Parking at American University
Parking on the American University campus at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest is controlled through the university’s Parking and Commuter Services program. An active parking permit or daily payment is required in all AU and WCL parking facilities from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week (american.edu).
Visitors driving to campus need a valid permit or Pay-As-You-Go payment from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; designated Campus Visit parking passes are provided for campus visitors (american.edu). WCL students can purchase a WCL Virtual Parking Permit through the AU Parking Portal, while other students can purchase hourly parking in the WCL Garage (american.edu). Adjunct faculty may obtain main-campus permits by contacting the Office of Parking and Commuter Services during normal business hours (american.edu).
Other Parking Near the Campus
Drivers looking beyond the campus can use nearby public or commercial facilities in the American University area, including shopping-center parking and council-operated car parks where posted customer or free-period rules apply. These options can be useful for short errands, but they are separate from AU and WCL facilities and do not replace a campus permit or daily payment.
The university’s WCL Garage is an option for WCL students and other students using hourly parking, but it is part of the campus parking system rather than an alternative car park (american.edu).
When Parking Is Hardest Around the Campus
Campus parking is most constrained during the fall and spring terms, when regular student and staff demand is highest. The university lists a fall/spring parking permit at $506 per term (american.edu). Daily enforcement applies across AU and WCL facilities from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, so weekday and weekend visitors both need an active permit or payment during those hours (american.edu).
Visitors arriving by car for a campus visit need a designated Campus Visit parking pass, or valid Pay-As-You-Go parking, during the university’s controlled hours (american.edu).
Nearby Parksy Spaces for American Visitors
A secure monthly parking lot in Washington, DC is 0.6 mi away and costs $150 a month, making it a practical choice for students or staff who need regular parking. A garage at 4200 Wisconsin is 0.7 mi away and costs $2.75 an hour, which suits visitors or students needing shorter stays.
A monthly Washington, DC space 1.1 mi away costs $247 a month and is aimed at longer-term student or staff parking. The garage at Washington National Cathedral is 1.1 mi away and costs $6 an hour, offering another visitor-oriented hourly option. A secure 24/7 private parking space in Georgetown is 1.4 mi away and costs $100 a month, better suited to a driver planning a regular commute than a brief campus visit.
Rail and Walking Access Near American University
The nearest rail stop is Tenleytown–AU Station, 0.9 mi from the campus and a 19-minute walk. The station provides the clearest car-free approach for visitors who prefer to leave the vehicle outside the immediate campus area.
The campus is 0.7 mi from Tenleytown center, so drivers using a public or Parksy space around the local center can combine parking with a walk toward 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. The station name includes AU, but the campus address is in American University, near Tenleytown.
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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 American University?
Campus parking requires an active permit or daily payment from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Nearby Parksy options include a secure monthly lot 0.6 mi away for $150 a month and a garage at 4200 Wisconsin 0.7 mi away for $2.75 an hour. Tenleytown–AU Station is 0.9 mi away and a 19-minute walk.
Do I Need a Permit to Park on Campus?
Yes. An active parking permit or daily payment is required in all AU and WCL parking facilities from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors need a valid permit or Pay-As-You-Go payment. Designated Campus Visit parking passes are provided for campus visitors.
When Is Parking Hardest Around Campus?
Parking is most constrained during the fall and spring terms, when regular student and staff demand is highest. The university lists a fall/spring parking permit at $506 per term. Daily enforcement applies from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, including weekends.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available?
A secure monthly parking lot is 0.6 mi away and costs $150 a month. A garage at 4200 Wisconsin is 0.7 mi away and costs $2.75 an hour. Other options include a $247 a month space 1.1 mi away and a $6 an hour garage 1.1 mi away.
Where Can Students Park at the WCL Garage?
WCL students can purchase a WCL Virtual Parking Permit through the AU Parking Portal. Other students can purchase hourly parking in the WCL Garage. The garage is part of the campus parking system, so it does not replace the campus permit or daily payment requirements.
What Is the Nearest Rail Stop and Walking Distance?
Tenleytown–AU Station is the nearest rail stop, 0.9 mi from the campus and a 19-minute walk. The campus is 0.7 mi from Tenleytown center, so drivers using public or Parksy parking around the local center can combine parking with a walk toward 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest.
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