About this Location

Facility Overview

100 Railroad St Parking (situated near 17001 Oakmont Ave) serves as an accessible outdoor surface parking lot in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Positioned directly alongside the historic rail corridor connecting Gaithersburg and the town of Washington Grove, this facility offers an open-air, level-grade parking layout designed for effortless navigation. Because there are no overhead structures or low-clearance ceilings, the lot provides completely unrestricted vertical clearance, making it fully suitable for standard passenger vehicles, compact crossovers, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and commercial service vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot is strategically positioned on the border of Olde Towne Gaithersburg and the historic enclave of Washington Grove, placing drivers within convenient distance of local civic, cultural, and recreational destinations:

Historic Washington Grove: Known as \"A Town Within a Forest,\" this tranquil, leafy historic community is located just footsteps across the tracks, offering peaceful walking avenues and historic architecture.
Olde Towne Gaithersburg & City Hall: Located less than 1 mile northwest, featuring local eateries, the Gaithersburg Community Museum, the historic B&O Railroad station, and municipal offices.
Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds: Situated approximately 1.5 miles away, hosting seasonal festivals, community expos, and the prominent annual county fair.
Bohrer Park & Activity Center: Located about 1.5 miles away, offering expansive sports fields, miniature golf, a water park, and community event facilities.
Oakmont Business & Light Industrial District: Surrounding corporate offices, logistics centers, trade services, and repair hubs along Oakmont Avenue and Central Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting the parking facility is straightforward via Oakmont Avenue and Railroad Street, both of which handle local vehicular flow with ease outside of acute commuter rush hours. The location offers outstanding transit links: it sits immediately adjacent to the MARC commuter rail tracks (Brunswick Line) connecting riders toward Washington D.C.’s Union Station, Silver Spring, and western Maryland. Additionally, Montgomery County Ride On bus routes operate along nearby corridors, and the Shady Grove Metro Station (Washington Metrorail Red Line) is reachable in under a 10-minute drive. Motorists enjoy rapid highway connectivity to Interstate 270 (I-270), Maryland Route 355 (Frederick Road), and the Intercounty Connector (MD-200).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample overhead headroom accommodating high-clearance vehicles, rooftop cargo carriers, and utility trucks.
Defined Parking Bays: Striped standard spaces alongside designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces.
Paved Asphalt Surface: Level surface ensuring smooth entry, turnaround, and departure.
Direct Transit Proximity: Located adjacent to the rail line corridor for rapid rail commuter and pedestrian transfers.
Convenient Roadway Access: Quick connection to arterial routes including Oakmont Ave, Shady Grove Rd, and MD-355.

Ideal For

MARC Train & Transit Commuters: Drivers catching regional rail connections or nearby bus services for inbound commutes to downtown D.C. or Bethesda.
Local Employees & Contractors: Individuals working within the commercial and light industrial hubs along Oakmont Avenue and Railroad Street.
Visitors to Washington Grove: Guests touring the historic walkways, community parks, and serene residential areas of Washington Grove.
Olde Towne Gaithersburg Visitors: Motorists seeking overflow surface parking within a short distance of downtown shops and restaurants.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning your trip, set your navigation GPS to 17001 Oakmont Ave or the intersection of Oakmont Ave and Railroad Street to ensure smooth arrival. During morning and evening peak commuter hours, allow a few extra minutes for railroad crossing signals and localized commuter traffic along Oakmont Avenue. Always observe posted municipal signage and parking regulations before leaving your vehicle.