--- description: "Ford's Theatre parking: the 950 F Street garage offers contactless parking, an elevator to the lobby, and a $23 weekend flat rate." title: Parking Near Ford's Theatre, Washington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-fords-theatre-washington-51a635.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Ford's Theatre, Washington Landmark Parking · Washington, District of Columbia · Ford's Theatre Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 511 10th Street NW [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/washington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/washington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/washington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/washington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/washington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/washington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/washington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/washington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/washington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/washington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/washington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/washington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/washington) Where Can I Park for Ford's Theatre? Ford's Theatre parking is available at 950 F Street, NW, with the entrance on 10th Street, or at Colonial Parking at 555 11th Street, NW, entered from 11th Street. The 950 F Street garage offers contactless parking, an elevator to the lobby, and a $23 weekend flat rate. The theater does not validate parking. Listen to article 4:51 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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Affordable Parking in Penn Quarter, Washington, DC, 109 yd (2 min walk)
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Metro Center station, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
## Parking Near Washington [Affordable Parking in Penn Quarter, Washington, DC $81.00/mo 109 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/affordable-parking-in-penn-quarter-washington-dc-120867) [Convenient Valet Parking at 975 F Street, Washington, DC $300.00/mo 122 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-valet-parking-at-975-f-street-washingto-131211) [Convenient Parking Garage at 560 11th St. NW, DC $11.00/day 143 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-parking-garage-at-560-11th-st-nw-dc-134161) [Convenient Valet Parking at 427 11th St. NW, DC $20.00/day 156 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-valet-parking-427-11th-st-nw-dc-136176) [Affordable ULI Event Parking in Washington, DC $220.00/mo 175 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/affordable-uli-event-parking-in-washington-dc-120841) [Valet Parking at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC $12.00/day 230 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/valet-parking-at-1101-pennsylvania-ave-nw-dc-135256) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Ford's Theatre, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-fords-theatre-washington-51a635.webp) Ford's Theatre, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Ford's Theatre and the 950 F Street Garage Ford's Theatre is at 511 10th Street NW, 0.2 mi from Washington centre. The venue’s parking page directs drivers to 950 F Street, NW, with the entrance on 10th Street, and identifies Colonial Parking at 555 11th Street, NW, with an entrance on 11th Street (fords.org). Contactless parking is available at the 950 F Street location (fords.org). A Ford's Theatre visitor guide says the garage has an elevator connecting to the lobby, lists a weekend flat rate of $23, and says Ford's Theatre does not validate parking (fords.org). ## Street Parking and Enforcement Around 10th Street NW The theater sits at 511 10th Street NW, within the downtown Washington street network, so a curb space places the car close to the entrance but leaves drivers subject to the posted meter and curb rules. Ford's Theatre’s official parking information identifies garage entrances on 10th Street and 11th Street, giving drivers two named approaches when curb space is unavailable (fords.org). Show map of Washington ## Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of Ford's Theatre Parksy lists a monthly space in Penn Quarter, 109 yd away, for $81 a month. A valet space at 975 F Street is 122 yd away and costs $300 a month. A garage space at 560 11th St. NW is 143 yd away for $11 a day. For a single performance, Parksy also lists valet parking at 427 11th St. NW, 156 yd away, for $20 a day. An event space in Washington is 175 yd away for $10 a month, while valet parking at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. NW is 230 yd away for $12 a day. These locations keep the post-show walk within a few blocks of the venue. ## Nearby Garages and Colonial Parking Alternatives Colonial Parking operates the garage at 555 11th Street, NW, with entry on 11th Street, as a named alternative in Ford's Theatre’s official parking information (fords.org). The operator also provides an online reservation option for parking at Ford's Theatre, with exclusive discounts advertised for reservations (ecolonial.com). The garage at 950 F Street, NW, has an entrance on 10th Street and contactless parking is available, according to the theater’s official visitor information (fords.org). The venue’s visitor guide gives a weekend flat rate of $23 for the garage and notes that an elevator connects the garage to the Ford's lobby (fords.org). ## Metro Center Access to Ford's Theatre Metro Center station is the nearest station to Ford's, 0.2 mi away with a 4 min walk. The station provides the clearest rail alternative for visitors who want to avoid downtown garage entrances and curb searches after a performance. The venue is at 511 10th Street NW, and Ford's’s official visitor planning information includes Metro as a way to visit the theater (fords.org). From Metro Center, the short walk reaches the theater without requiring a second vehicle transfer. 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Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Ford's Theatre? Ford's Theatre parking is available at 950 F Street, NW, with the entrance on 10th Street, or at Colonial Parking at 555 11th Street, NW, entered from 11th Street. The 950 F Street garage offers contactless parking, an elevator to the lobby, and a $23 weekend flat rate. The theater does not validate parking. ### What Is the Closest Garage Parking Option? The 950 F Street, NW, garage is the official parking location with an entrance on 10th Street. Contactless parking is available, and an elevator connects the garage to the lobby. ### Is There an Alternative Garage Near the Theater? Colonial Parking operates a garage at 555 11th Street, NW, with entry on 11th Street. It is identified in the theater’s official parking information as an alternative to the 950 F Street garage. Colonial also provides an online reservation option, with exclusive discounts advertised for reservations. ### What Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces Are Available? Parksy lists a garage space at 560 11th St. NW, 143 yd away, for $11 a day. Valet parking at 427 11th St. NW is 156 yd away for $20 a day. NW, 230 yd away, and $81 a month in Penn Quarter, 109 yd away. ### Can I Find Street Parking Near the Theater? A curb space places a car close to the theater, but drivers remain subject to posted meter and curb rules. The official parking information identifies garage entrances on 10th Street and 11th Street, giving drivers two named approaches when curb space is unavailable. The theater is at 511 10th Street NW. ### Can I Take Metro Instead of Driving? Metro Center station is 0.2 mi away with a 4 min walk. It provides a rail alternative for visitors who want to avoid downtown garage entrances and curb searches after a performance. 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