About this Location

Facility Overview

The 4200 Harewood Rd NE Parking facility is a spacious, open-air surface parking lot situated in the Brookland and North Michigan Park sector of Northeast Washington, DC. Flanked by academic institutions, historic religious shrines, and green park corridors, this lot offers a tranquil and straightforward parking alternative away from downtown congestion. Because it is a level, outdoor surface lot with no low-hanging overhead barriers, it provides unrestricted vertical clearance, making it exceptionally accommodating for standard passenger sedans, large SUVs, pickup trucks, utility vans, and wheelchair-accessible vans alike.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located along Harewood Road NE, this parking location provides direct and easy access to key destinations across Brookland—often referred to as DC’s \'Little Rome\':

The Catholic University of America (CUA): Situated just south along Harewood Road and Michigan Avenue, placing athletic fields, residence halls, and university lecture halls within a convenient 5- to 10-minute walk or very short drive.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine: Located moments down Harewood Road, offering pilgrims and cultural visitors seamless proximity.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: One of the largest Roman Catholic churches in the world, located less than a 15-minute walk or a brief 3-minute drive away.
Monroe Street Market & Arts Walk: Brookland\'s vibrant center for dining, artisan studios, cafes, and community gatherings, located approximately 1 mile away.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center & Children’s National Hospital: Major healthcare campuses located just over 1.5 miles to the southwest.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to the lot is straightforward via Harewood Road NE, which connects smoothly to major regional arteries including Michigan Avenue NE, North Capitol Street NW, and South Dakota Avenue NE. Egress is hassle-free due to wide interior drive lanes and direct street visibility. For commuters and visitors looking to connect to the wider metropolitan area, the Brookland-CUA Metro Station (served by the Metrorail Red Line) is approximately a 15-minute walk or quick bus hop away via Metrobus routes running along Harewood Rd and Michigan Ave, allowing for rapid transit access into downtown Washington, DC, and Union Station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, clearly striped open-air surface parking spaces.
Zero height restrictions, allowing high-profile vehicles, roof racks, and work vans to park safely.
Dedicated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near the main ingress and pedestrian egress pathways.
Exterior perimeter lighting for evening and early-morning parking security.
Convenient payment processing options including mobile app integration and contactless payment where applicable.

Ideal For

Students, faculty, and administrative staff visiting The Catholic University of America.
Pilgrims, tourists, and congregants attending services and events at the Basilica of the National Shrine or Saint John Paul II Shrine.
Patients, medical professionals, and visitors needing secondary parking near the Brookland medical and institutional corridor.
Neighborhood visitors seeking reliable parking while exploring local shops, breweries, and eateries around the Monroe Street Arts District.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Event & Holy Day Traffic: Major holy days, university graduations, and pilgrimage weekends can see elevated traffic along Harewood Road; plan to arrive early during these dates.
Payment Verification: Ensure you accurately register your vehicle\'s license plate at the pay station or on the mobile parking app before leaving your vehicle.
Pedestrian Navigation: If heading to the southern side of the CUA campus or the Metro station, pedestrian sidewalks line Harewood Road for an easy and safe walk.