Car & Parking
Although The Wharf is close to major thoroughfares, please choose not to drive to The Wharf if at all possible. Join us in our effort to reduce our environmental impact and traffic congestion—and save on parking since we only have a limited amount of spots and rates can be expensive. Instead, take Metro and our free SW Shuttle to enjoy a hassle-free visit at The Wharf.
If you choose to drive, we encourage you to reserve advance parking through Colonial Parking.
Reserve Advance Parking at The Wharf
Parking Garage
Our underground parking garage on Maine Avenue SW is open around the clock. There are three entrances: Blair Alley, Sutton Square and 7th Street Park. Handicap accessible parking spaces are available in the garage. The garage clearance height is 8' 2".
Upon entering the garage, scan your ticket with ParkMobile (Zone 326) to make exiting a breeze! ParkMobile will automatically charge your account the appropriate amount, based on the duration of your stay.
View Wharf garage entrances map
Fish Market Parking
Fish Market patrons may park in the underground garage for $2 for the first hour. To validate parking, bring your parking ticket and Fish Market receipt to the staff member in the parking lobby in Market Square (near District Doughnut and Blue Bottle).
Weekday Parking Rates0-½ Hour: $5
½ - 1 Hour: $10
1 - 2 Hours: $18
2 - 3 Hours: $24
3 - 4 Hours: $29
More Than 4 Hours: $38
Weekends and Special Event Parking Rates0 - ½ Hour: $5
½ - 1 Hour: $10
1 - 2 Hours: $18
2 - 3 Hours: $25
3 - 4 Hours: $35
More Than 4 Hours: $45
Special Event parking rates take effect at 4pm on dates with shows on The Anthem calendar.
Parking rates reset at 4:00am.
Restaurant validation may affect rates.
Please take ticket with you.
Additional Parking NearbyIf The Wharf garage is full, an excellent off-site parking location is the L’Enfant Plaza garage at 420 10th Street SW.
View map of additional parking nearby
Get Directions to L’Enfant Plaza Garage
Driving Directions to The Wharf
From the North (Baltimore, MD)From I-495, take I-295 South. Take Exit 1B-C toward I-695/Route 395/Downtown. Take Exit 5, then turn left onto 7th Street to Maine Avenue. Find parking in The Wharf’s underground parking garage or metered parking spots along the streets.
From the South (Fredericksburg, VA)Take I-395 North. Take Exit 4 and follow 9th Street to Maine Avenue. Turn left on Maine Avenue to arrive at The Wharf. Find parking in The Wharf’s underground parking garage or metered parking spots along the streets.
From the East (Annapolis, MD)Take Rte. 50 West to I-295. Take I-295 South, then take Exit 1B-C toward I-695/Route 395/Downtown. Take Exit 5, then turn left onto 7th Street to Maine Avenue. Find parking in The Wharf’s underground parking garage or metered parking spots along the streets.
From the West (Fairfax, VA)Take I-66 East. Take Exit 75 and follow VA-110 South to I-395 North. Take Exit 4 and follow 9th Street to Maine Avenue. Turn left on Maine Avenue to arrive at The Wharf. Find parking in The Wharf’s underground parking garage or metered parking spots along the streets.