About this Location

Facility Overview

The Auburn - Del Ray Garage (Montgomery County Garage 36) is a vital, multi-level public parking structure situated at 4925 Del Ray Avenue in the vibrant Woodmont Triangle district of Bethesda, Maryland. Providing dual-street access between Auburn Avenue and Del Ray Avenue, this well-maintained county-operated facility provides generous multi-story covered parking. The garage is engineered to accommodate standard passenger sedans, crossovers, station wagons, minivans, and mid-size SUVs across its multi-tiered decks. While standard personal vehicles navigate the ramps easily, drivers of lifted 4x4 trucks, full-size commercial work vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers should remain alert to the posted vertical clearance limit (typically 6 feet 8 inches). Oversized vehicles exceeding height limits should seek designated surface parking alternatives within the downtown Bethesda parking district.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the cultural and dining core of North Bethesda\'s Woodmont Triangle, the Auburn - Del Ray Garage serves as the primary parking destination for numerous neighborhood attractions and business hubs:

Imagination Stage: Located just steps away on Auburn Avenue, making this garage the go-to parking choice for families attending youth theatre productions and educational arts classes.
Woodmont Triangle Dining & Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to dozens of acclaimed local eateries, bakeries, international bistros, and open-air patios along Del Ray, Norfolk, and Cordell Avenues.
Bethesda Theater & Cultural Venues: Walking distance to the Round House Theatre, Gallery B, and local live performance spaces throughout the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Bethesda Row: Located approximately 10 to 12 minutes on foot south, offering premier shopping, boutique retail, cinemas, and upscale dining.
Medical & Research Centers: Positioned conveniently close to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) main campus and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, situated just north along Wisconsin Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry and exit points are strategically located on both Del Ray Avenue and Auburn Avenue, allowing motorists to bypass localized traffic congestion during peak evening dining hours. The facility offers quick connections to key arterial roads, including Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355), Old Georgetown Road (MD-187), and East-West Highway (MD-410), facilitating effortless commutes to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) and Washington, D.C. For regional commuters, the Bethesda Metrorail Station (serving the WMATA Red Line) is a comfortable 8 to 10-minute walk (less than half a mile), and Montgomery County Ride On bus stops line the adjacent street corners.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Deck Parking: Protection from rain, snow, and summer heat across multiple elevated levels.
Mobile Payment Integration: Seamless payment processing supported through the ParkMobile app as well as multi-space pay stations on-site.
ADA Accessible Parking: Prominently designated accessible spaces situated close to elevator vestibules and ground-level pedestrian exits.
Safety & Well-Lit Navigation: Bright interior lighting, visible directional signs, security monitoring, and County emergency call boxes.
Pedestrian Convenience: Modern stair towers and elevators delivering prompt street-level access to Woodmont Triangle\'s pedestrian walkways.

Ideal For

Theater & Arts Visitors: Families and patrons heading directly to performances at Imagination Stage.
Food Enthusiasts & Nightclub Diners: Visitors exploring the dense culinary offerings of Woodmont Triangle and Cordell Avenue.
Local Business Commuters: Professionals working in nearby medical, legal, and financial offices seeking economical daily or monthly parking.
Weekend Shoppers: Visitors exploring Downtown Bethesda\'s farmers markets, galleries, and specialty retailers.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations in Montgomery County Bethesda district garages are typically enforced Monday through Saturday, while Sundays and official county holidays offer free public parking. To ensure the fastest departure after busy evening dining hours, pay in advance using your mobile parking app (such as ParkMobile zone numbers posted throughout the facility). During peak dining rush on Friday and Saturday evenings, upper levels generally offer much faster stall availability with minimal wait times.