Parking Near University of the District of Columbia, Tenleytown
Where Can I Park for the University of the District of Columbia?
The Van Ness Campus Garage is the main official option, with its entrance on Van Ness Street Northwest. The published rate is $5 for up to 1 hour, $8 for 1 to 3 hours, $12 for 3 to 6 hours, and $20 for 6 to 24 hours. Nearby Parksy choices include a $11 daily space 292 yards away and $176 monthly spaces 0.3 miles away.
- Address
- 4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Washington, DC - $11/Day, 292 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Van Ness–UDC station, 280 yd (4 min walk)
Parking Near Tenleytown
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Matthis Volquardsen
Campus Parking at the University of the District of Columbia
The Van Ness Campus Garage is the main official parking option at the campus, with the entrance on Van Ness Street Northwest (UDC Law Library). University students, faculty, and staff may purchase parking permits, and permit holders use their UDC ID, or ONECard, to access the garage (udc.edu). Only university students, faculty, and staff may obtain a parking decal (udc.edu).
Guests and visitors may use the Van Ness Campus Garage, with the Parking Office listed at 202-274-6181 (udc.edu). The published garage rate is $5 for up to 1 hour, $8 for 1 to 3 hours, $12 for 3 to 6 hours, and $20 for 6 to 24 hours; a lost ticket is $20 (udc.edu). The campus address is 4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest in Ward 3, near Tenleytown.
Other Parking Near the Campus
The nearby Parksy inventory includes garage spaces in Washington, DC, rather than the campus garage, so drivers can choose a short stay or a monthly arrangement based on their purpose.
A garage space 0.2 miles away costs $7 a day, while another garage space at the same distance costs $7 an hour. A garage space at 4200 Wisconsin is 0.6 miles away and costs $2.75 an hour. Monthly options 0.3 miles away cost $176 a month, including a secure 24/7 parking garage near Van Ness and a monthly space at 3003 Van Ness Street Northwest. These spaces are useful for visitors or regular commuters who prefer an alternative to campus access arrangements.
When Parking Is Hardest Near UDC
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when students, faculty, staff, and visitors are arriving together for university activity, because campus parking access is organized around permits and visitor use of the Van Ness Campus Garage (udc.edu). The garage is also used for UDC Law Library visitors, with nearby street parking and the underground garage identified as the principal choices (UDC Law Library).
The surrounding Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest area serves the campus address and garage entrance, so drivers heading to the campus should allow time to reach the Van Ness Street Northwest entry. The university’s parking pages identify students, faculty, and staff as the groups eligible for permits or decals, while guests and visitors are directed to the garage (udc.edu). No event-specific or open-day restriction is included in the published local parking information.
Parksy Spaces Near the Campus
The closest listed Parksy option is a secure garage space 292 yards away for $11 a day. It suits a visitor who needs a straightforward daily space near the campus without relying on a university permit. A garage space 0.2 miles away costs $7 a day, offering another useful choice for a student, staff member, or visitor making a single-day trip.
For shorter visits, a garage space 0.2 miles away costs $7 an hour. Regular commuters can choose either of two monthly garage spaces 0.3 miles away for $176 a month, including one described as a secure 24/7 garage near Van Ness and another at 3003 Van Ness Street Northwest. A garage space at 4200 Wisconsin is 0.6 miles away and costs $2.75 an hour, making it better suited to drivers comfortable with a longer walk.
Rail and Walking Access to the Campus
Van Ness–UDC station is the nearest rail station, 280 yards from the campus and a 4-minute walk. The station provides the most direct arrival option for students, staff, and visitors who can leave their cars outside the immediate campus area.
The campus is 0.7 miles from Tenleytown center. Drivers using a Parksy space can combine parking with the station or walk toward 4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, while visitors heading to the Van Ness Campus Garage should use the Van Ness Street Northwest entrance identified by the UDC Law Library (UDC Law Library).
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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 University of the District of Columbia?
The Van Ness Campus Garage is the main official option, with its entrance on Van Ness Street Northwest. The published rate is $5 for up to 1 hour, $8 for 1 to 3 hours, $12 for 3 to 6 hours, and $20 for 6 to 24 hours. Nearby Parksy choices include a $11 daily space 292 yards away and $176 monthly spaces 0.3 miles away.
What Does Parking Cost at the Campus Garage?
The Van Ness Campus Garage charges $5 for up to 1 hour, $8 for 1 to 3 hours, $12 for 3 to 6 hours, and $20 for 6 to 24 hours. A lost ticket is $20. Guests and visitors may use the garage, and the Parking Office is listed at 202-274-6181.
Who Can Get a University Parking Permit or Decal?
University students, faculty, and staff may purchase parking permits and are the only groups eligible to obtain a parking decal. Permit holders use their UDC ID, or ONECard, to access the garage. Guests and visitors may use the Van Ness Campus Garage without being identified as eligible for a decal.
What Nearby Daily Parking Options Are Available?
Parksy lists a secure garage space 292 yards away for $11 a day and another garage space 0.2 miles away for $7 a day. A garage space 0.2 miles away costs $7 an hour. A space at 4200 Wisconsin is 0.6 miles away and costs $2.75 an hour.
Are Monthly Parking Spaces Available Near Campus?
Two monthly garage options are listed 0.3 miles away for $176 a month. These options suit regular commuters who prefer an alternative to campus access arrangements.
How Far Is the Nearest Rail Station From Campus?
Van Ness–UDC station is the nearest rail station, 280 yards from campus and a 4-minute walk. It provides a direct arrival option for students, staff, and visitors who can leave their cars outside the immediate campus area. The campus is 0.7 miles from Tenleytown center.
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