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.
Parking Garages
The Wharf has multiple underground parking garages that are open around the clock. Each garage has multiple entrances:
- Wharf Garage 1 - 20 Blair Alley SW Entrance
- Wharf Garage 1 - 19 Sutton Square SW Entrance
- Wharf Garage 1 - 700 Water St SW Entrance
- Wharf Garage 2A - 21 Riley Street SW Entrance
- Wharf Garage 2B - 21 Parker Row SW Entrance
- Wharf Garage 3 - 602 Water St SW Entrance
View Map of Entrances to The Wharf Garages
Fish Market Parking
Fish Market patrons may park in the underground Wharf Garage 1 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: $19
2 - 3 Hours: $25
3 - 4 Hours: $30
More Than 4 Hours: $38
Weekends and Special Event Parking Rates0 - ½ Hour: $5
½ - 1 Hour: $10
1 - 2 Hours: $20
2 - 3 Hours: $27
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.
Handicap accessible parking spaces are available in all garages. The clearance height in all garages is 8' 2".
Contactless Payments (Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) are accepted at our pay on foot machines. Guests may also scan the QR code on the back of their ticket to pay for parking. Guests who pay for parking via QR code, must exit the garage within 15 minutes of paying.
You can speed up your payment by using the the ParkMobile App on your phone (use Zone 326). Upon entering the garage, pull a parking ticket and scan it with your ParkMobile app. When you are leaving, let the ParkMobile app know and your account will be automatically charged based on the duration of your stay. You must exit the garage within 15 minutes of paying.
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.