Parking Near Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
Where Can I Park for Torpedo Factory Art Center?
Torpedo Factory Art Center has no on-site parking, so plan for a nearby street space, lot, or garage. Parksy lists secure garage spaces 101 yd away for $11.99 an hour, while other nearby garage and lot options cost $17 a day at 147 yd, 165 yd, or 167 yd. Street parking is free after 9 p.m., on Sundays, and on City holidays.
- Address
- 105 North Union Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Downtown Alexandria, 101 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Braddock Road Station, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)
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Torpedo Factory Art Center, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Torpedo Factory Art Center on North Union Street
Torpedo Factory Art Center does not have on-site parking, so drivers should plan for a nearby street space, lot, or garage rather than expecting a venue car park (SpotAngels). The city’s Old Town parking map identifies the art center at 105 North Union Street alongside nearby surface lots, parking garages, and on-street parking (City of Alexandria).
Street parking is free after 9 p.m., on Sundays, and on City holidays (Torpedo Factory Art Center). Drivers with proper handicapped identification may park free at any street meter and are exempt from the residential parking sticker requirement (Torpedo Factory Art Center). The art center does not validate parking and is not affiliated with nearby parking lots (Torpedo Factory Art Center).
Parksy Garage Spaces Within 167 Yards of TFAC
Parksy lists two secure garage spaces 101 yards from the site, each priced at $11.99 an hour. These are the closest priced options in the nearby listings and suit short visits when proximity matters more than a full-day rate.
Two parking garages 147 yards away are priced at $17 a day, while a space at 115 S. Union Street is 165 yards away and also costs $17 a day. A premium garage space 167 yards away is priced at $17 a day. The listed distances keep every Parksy option within a short walk of the North Union Street entrance.
Old Town Alexandria Lots and Garages Near the Waterfront
The city’s Old Town parking map shows surface parking lots and parking garages around the waterfront and Old Town, with on-street parking also available (City of Alexandria). The map places the site within the area’s signed public parking network, making a named city facility a practical alternative when the closest spaces are occupied.
Free options are available on Sundays, after 9 p.m., and on City holidays under the city parking rules published by the art center (Torpedo Factory Art Center). Accessible drivers with proper handicapped identification can use any street meter free and do not need a residential parking sticker (Torpedo Factory Art Center).
Old Town Event Pressure and Surrounding-Street Rules
Parking demand is concentrated in the busy Old Town waterfront area, where the city map groups the art center with public lots, garages, and street spaces (City of Alexandria).
The clearest timing advantage is outside paid periods: street parking is free after 9 p.m., on Sundays, and on City holidays (TFAC). Proper handicapped identification allows free parking at any street meter and exemption from the residential parking sticker rule (TFAC). The facility is closed for New Year’s Day and Easter (TFAC).
Braddock Road and King Street Rail Access to the Site
Braddock Road Station is the nearest station listed for the site, at 1.0 mile and a 20-minute walk from TFAC. The station provides a useful alternative when downtown parking is busy, although the walk is longer than the short approaches from nearby garages.
King Street Station is also an access point on the Yellow and Blue lines, and the art center is easily accessible from it by Metrorail (TFAC). The station information makes rail travel a practical choice for visitors who prefer to avoid Old Town curb hunting, with the final approach continuing on foot to 105 North Union Street.
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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 Torpedo Factory Art Center?
Torpedo Factory Art Center has no on-site parking, so plan for a nearby street space, lot, or garage. Parksy lists secure garage spaces 101 yd away for $11.99 an hour, while other nearby garage and lot options cost $17 a day at 147 yd, 165 yd, or 167 yd. Street parking is free after 9 p.m., on Sundays, and on City holidays.
Does Torpedo Factory Art Center Have On-Site Parking?
No. The art center does not have on-site parking, so drivers should plan for a nearby street space, surface lot, or parking garage. The Old Town parking map shows the site at 105 North Union Street alongside nearby public parking facilities and on-street parking. The art center does not validate parking or affiliate with nearby lots.
What Are the Closest Priced Parking Options Near Torpedo Factory Art Center?
Parksy lists two secure garage spaces 101 yd from the site, each priced at $11.99 an hour. Two parking garages 147 yd away cost $17 a day. A space at 115 S. Union Street is 165 yd away and costs $17 a day, while a premium garage space 167 yd away also costs $17 a day.
When Is Street Parking Free Near Torpedo Factory Art Center?
Street parking is free after 9 p.m., on Sundays, and on City holidays. These timing advantages can help visitors avoid paid periods in the busy Old Town waterfront area. Drivers should also know that the art center does not validate parking, so parking arrangements remain the visitor’s responsibility.
Can Accessible Drivers Park Free Near Torpedo Factory Art Center?
Drivers with proper handicapped identification may park free at any street meter. This applies to street-meter parking under the parking information published for the art center, while nearby garages and lots remain separate parking facilities.
Can I Take Metrorail Instead of Parking Near Torpedo Factory Art Center?
Yes. Braddock Road Station is listed at 1.0 mile and a 20-minute walk from the site. King Street Station is also an access point on the Yellow and Blue lines, and the art center is easily accessible from it by Metrorail. The final approach continues on foot to 105 North Union Street.
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