Parking Near Brookland–CUA Station, Eckington
Where Can I Park at Brookland–CUA Station?
Brookland–CUA Station has 27 metered spaces, so drivers should not assume a large commuter lot. Nearby Parksy options include a $6 a day lot 0.5 miles away, a $6.50 a day garage 0.8 miles away, and $150 a month spaces 0.9 miles away for longer-term parking.
- Address
- 801 Michigan Avenue Northeast
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in the Heart of Washington, DC, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
Parking Near Eckington
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Brookland–CUA Station Car Park
The station has 27 metered spaces, according to Wikipedia. The spaces are at the Brookland–CUA rail stop in Brookland, near Eckington, with the station address listed as 801 Michigan Avenue Northeast in the local place information.
WMATA identifies the station in its station directory at 890 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017 (wmata.com). Drivers should treat the metered spaces as the station’s own parking supply rather than assuming a large commuter lot. The station is an at-grade facility, and Capital Bikeshare provides 10 racks and 16 lockers for passengers combining cycling with rail travel (Wikipedia).
Commuter Parking Around Brookland–CUA
The 27 metered spaces create a small supply for a rail station, so regular commuters should expect availability to be tighter during the weekday rush than outside peak travel periods.
WMATA’s general parking program offers monthly reserved parking at 40 rail stations, with premium guaranteed spaces priced at either $45 or $65 per month, plus the regular daily fee (wmata.com). That program is not identified as a Brookland–CUA facility, so it should not be treated as a reservation for this station. The practical choice for a commuter is to compare the station’s limited metered supply with a nearby Parksy space before driving in.
Parksy Spaces Near the Station
For a low-cost day, Parksy lists a parking lot 0.5 miles from the station for $6 a day. A garage 0.8 miles away costs $6.50 a day and suits drivers who prefer covered parking. The Rhode Island DMV parking garage is 0.9 miles away at $2 an hour, making it useful when the stay is shorter than a full commuting day.
Two long-term spaces on Channing Street NE are each 0.9 miles away and cost $150 a month, offering a better fit for a regular monthly routine. A valet-service parking lot 1.1 miles away costs $20 a day and is aimed at drivers who value managed parking over the lowest daily price. These alternatives spread the choice across lots, garages and long-term parking rather than relying only on the station’s metered spaces.
Street Parking in Brookland Near the Station
The station information identifies the parking at the stop as metered, so drivers using the station spaces need to follow the meter conditions displayed at the parking location. The station sits in Brookland near Eckington, an area covered by a District plan intended to respect the low-density scale of nearby residential streets (planning.dc.gov).
That residential setting makes the station’s metered spaces a more reliable reference point than assuming unrestricted curb parking on surrounding streets. The District’s Brookland-CUA Metro Station Small Area Plan addresses development in the station vicinity and nearby residential context (planning.dc.gov). Parking enforcement conditions for individual curb spaces are governed by the signs and meters at those spaces, rather than by the station name alone.
Rail and Bus Connections From Brookland–CUA
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station is the nearest station listed for this location, 0.9 miles away, or an 18-minute walk. That gives commuters a second rail option when parking near Brookland–CUA is inconvenient, although the alternative still requires a walk between stations or a separate local connection.
The station has Capital Bikeshare facilities with 10 racks and 16 lockers, supporting a bicycle connection for passengers who do not want to park at the stop (Wikipedia). WMATA’s station directory lists two elevators running at the station (wmata.com), which is useful information for passengers planning an accessible rail journey.
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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 at Brookland–CUA Station?
Brookland–CUA Station has 27 metered spaces, so drivers should not assume a large commuter lot. Nearby Parksy options include a $6 a day lot 0.5 miles away, a $6.50 a day garage 0.8 miles away, and $150 a month spaces 0.9 miles away for longer-term parking.
How Many Parking Spaces Does Brookland–CUA Station Have?
The station has 27 metered spaces. Drivers using them need to follow the meter conditions displayed at the parking location. The station’s metered supply is limited, so availability may be tighter during the weekday rush than outside peak travel periods.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Option?
A nearby Parksy parking lot costs $6 a day and is 0.5 miles from the station. A garage 0.8 miles away costs $6.50 a day. For a shorter stay, the Rhode Island DMV parking garage is 0.9 miles away and costs $2 an hour.
Is Monthly Parking Available Near Brookland–CUA Station?
Two long-term spaces on Channing Street NE are each 0.9 miles away and cost $150 a month. The station’s own parking is identified as metered rather than as a monthly reserved facility.
Can I Find Covered Parking Near the Station?
A nearby Parksy garage is 0.8 miles away and costs $6.50 a day. It suits drivers who prefer covered parking.
What Transportation Alternatives Are Available If Parking Is Inconvenient?
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Station is 0.9 miles away, or an 18-minute walk. Capital Bikeshare provides 10 racks and 16 lockers at the station. WMATA’s station directory lists two elevators, which can help passengers planning an accessible rail journey.
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