Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Washington, DC\'s vibrant Shaw and Mount Vernon Square neighborhoods, the parking facility at 1322 9th St NW (accessed via historic 1326 Naylor Ct NW) provides an exceptionally convenient surface parking option. Positioned just one block north of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, this open-air parking lot offers an alternative to the crowded underground parking garages typically found downtown. Because the facility is an outdoor surface lot, it offers unobstructed overhead clearance, making it an excellent destination for standard passenger cars, crossovers, full-size pickup trucks, and high-profile SUVs that may exceed the strict 6-foot ceiling heights common in subterranean downtown decks. Drivers navigating the historic brick alleyways of Naylor Court should exercise standard care on turn-in, but will enjoy straightforward bay parking once on site.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot\'s location offers immediate walking access to some of the District’s most sought-after cultural, culinary, and professional hubs:

• Walter E. Washington Convention Center: Located less than two blocks south (a 3-minute walk), making this facility an ideal location for trade show attendees, conference delegates, and exhibition vendors.
• Blagden Alley & Naylor Court Historic District: Mere steps away from celebrated dining establishments, craft cocktail bars, and Michelin-starred restaurants such as The Dabney, Tiger Fork, and La Colombe Coffee Roasters.
• 9th Street & Shaw Dining Corridor: Surrounded by acclaimed local eateries, neighborhood bistros, and nightlife venues along 9th and 7th Streets NW.
• Apple Carnegie Library & Mount Vernon Square: Roughly an 8-minute walk south (0.4 miles), perfect for visitors exploring the historic library architecture or downtown retail.
• Capital One Arena & Gallery Place: Approximately a 15-minute walk (0.8 miles) or a short one-stop Metro trip south, providing a hassle-free parking staging ground for Washington Wizards and Capitals games or premier concerts.
• Howard Theatre & U Street Corridor: Located just a 10-to-12 minute stroll north, offering easy access to live music and entertainment.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are situated on Naylor Court NW, an interior historic alley network accessible directly from 9th Street NW, N Street NW, and O Street NW. Drivers arriving from northern DC or Maryland can easily reach the lot via Georgia Avenue NW / 7th Street NW, while those arriving from Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) or Virginia can exit directly toward New York Avenue or Massachusetts Avenue NW for quick cross-town transit. For multi-modal commuters, the Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station (serving the Green and Yellow Lines) is only a 4-minute walk away, while several major Metrobus lines (including routes along 7th and 9th Streets) stop within two blocks.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Headroom: No low-clearance overhangs, ensuring suitability for tall SUVs, rooftop cargo carriers, and pickup trucks.
• Digital Payment & Reservation Options: Easy mobile payment integration through popular parking applications (such as ParkMobile or SpotHero) alongside posted pay-by-cell signage.
• Well-Lit Environment: Positioned in an active mixed-use residential and commercial alley with dependable ambient evening illumination.
• Central Shaw Footprint: Direct foot access to sidewalks connecting immediately to 9th Street NW and O Street NW.

Ideal For

• Convention Attendees & Exhibitors: Skip long exit queues at the main convention center garages by parking just one block away.
• Evening Diners & Foodies: Seamless parking for reservations within the Naylor Court and Blagden Alley culinary scenes.
• Daily Commuters: Professionals working in Mount Vernon Triangle, Shaw, or nearby association headquarters seeking straightforward surface parking.
• Event & Arena Visitors: Avoid post-game gridlock around Chinatown by parking a short walk north along the well-traveled 9th Street corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When routing your GPS, set the destination specifically to 1326 Naylor Ct NW to ensure smooth navigation into the alley access point off 9th Street NW. Because Naylor Court is a historic DC alleyway shared by local residents and delivery couriers, proceed at low speeds when turning in. During major multi-day conventions or large public expos at the Convention Center, spaces in this lot can fill up quickly; reserving your parking spot ahead of time via connected mobile apps is strongly advised to guarantee your space before arrival.