Where can I park for free at National Mall?


Where can I park for free at National Mall? National Mall Free Street & Metered Parking Parking garages are available off the National Mall throughout downtown. Limited, free, all-day parking is available along Ohio Drive, SW which is along the Potomac River south of the Lincoln Memorial, and in Lots A, B, and C south of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.


What is the best time of day to go to the National Mall?

Best time to visit: Evening Because the layout calls for exploration, it's most rewarding at night, when the statues cast shadows, the water shimmers, and it's peaceful enough to linger and contemplate.


How can I park for free in DC?

In Washington DC, most metered street parking throughout the city is free overnight. That's in addition to free general parking on Sundays and National Holidays — so if you pay attention, you can save some serious money on parking costs.


Where can I park for free near National Mall?

There are approximately 400 free parking spaces at Hains Point, in East Potomac Park. There is accessible parking at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt and World War II Memorials and near the Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln, Korean War Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans Memorials; at the Tidal Basin.


Is parking at park City free?

Historic Park City is FREE. Swede Alley lots, covered levels of China Bridge and the upper level of Gateway garage are the closest free parking areas to Main Street (4-hour limits). Free daily parking is available on all uncovered levels of the China Bridge Garage until 3:00 a.m. (no parking from 3 a.m.-7a.