Park closer to the monuments, museums and memorials
Street parking near the National Mall is limited. Colonial Parking has 17 garages around the Mall, so you can reserve a guaranteed space before you leave home and walk straight to your first stop.
Reserve your space in three steps
Choose a garage
Click a green P pin on the map below, or pick a garage from the neighborhood list.
Reserve and pay online
Follow the prompts to pick your date and time. Your space is guaranteed.
Park and explore
Follow the instructions in your confirmation, park and walk to the Mall.
Find and reserve a garage
Parking by attraction
Know where you’re going? Here’s the closest Colonial garage to each major stop, plus a backup.
| Attraction | Closest garage | Walk | Also nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial | 1957 E St. NW | ~15 min | 515 20th St. NW |
| WWII Memorial | 1957 E St. NW | ~13 min | 515 20th St. NW |
| White House | 646 18th St. NW | ~7 min | 1957 E St. NW |
| Washington Monument | 416 11th St. NW | ~15 min | 901 D St. SW |
| Natural History Museum | 801 D St. NW | ~7 min | 416 11th St. NW |
| African American History Museum | 416 11th St. NW | ~11 min | 801 D St. NW |
| Smithsonian Castle | 901 D St. SW | ~7 min | 398 6th St. SW |
| National Archives | 801 D St. NW | ~3 min | 701 D St. NW |
| National Gallery of Art | 280 6th St. NW | ~4 min | 690 D St. NW |
| Air and Space Museum | 398 6th St. SW | ~5 min | 321 Virginia Ave. SW |
| Hirshhorn Museum | 398 6th St. SW | ~6 min | 901 D St. SW |
| U.S. Botanic Garden | 321 Virginia Ave. SW | ~8 min | 398 6th St. SW |
| U.S. Capitol | 400 N Capitol St. NW | ~11 min | 321 Virginia Ave. SW |
| Capital One Arena | 520 G St. NW | ~2 min | 425 8th St. NW |
| Ford’s Theatre | 901 E St. NW | ~2 min | 416 11th St. NW |
| Union Station | 400 N Capitol St. NW | ~6 min | 701 3rd St. NW |
Walking times are estimates and depend on your route and pace.
Tips for parking near the Mall
Book ahead for big events
Garages fill quickly during the Cherry Blossom Festival, July 4th, parades and major concerts. Reserving locks in your space.
Arrive a little early
Allow extra time for traffic and road closures around the Mall, especially on weekends and holidays.
Park near your first stop
The Mall is about two miles end to end. Use the attraction table to park near where you’ll start, not where you’ll finish.
Work or study nearby?
Skip the daily search. Many of these garages offer monthly parking — apply online in a few minutes.
National Mall parking questions
Is there parking on the National Mall itself?
Street parking on and around the Mall is very limited and often restricted during events. Reserving a space in a nearby garage is the easiest way to guarantee a spot.
Which garage is best for the Smithsonian museums?
For the museums on the south side of the Mall, such as Air and Space and the Hirshhorn, try 398 6th St. SW or 901 D St. SW. For the National Gallery, the National Archives and Natural History, the Penn Quarter garages on D St. NW are closest. See Parking by attraction.
Which garage is closest to the Lincoln Memorial and the White House?
Our Foggy Bottom and West End garages — 646 18th St. NW, 1957 E St. NW, 515 20th St. NW and 653 20th St. NW — are closest to the White House and the west end of the Mall.
How do I reserve a space?
Click a green P pin on the map, choose your date and time, and pay online. You’ll get a confirmation with everything you need to park.
Do you offer monthly parking near the Mall?
Yes. Search the parking locator to see monthly rates and apply online.
Who do I contact with questions?
Call our Customer Care team at 202.295.8100.
Ready to visit the National Mall?
Reserve a guaranteed space today, or set up monthly parking near your office.
