About this Location

Facility Overview

Colonial Parking at 1119 2nd St SE provides dependable, strategically positioned vehicle parking in the heart of Washington, D.C.\'s bustling Capitol Riverfront and Navy Yard neighborhood. Situated just blocks from the Anacostia River waterfront, this facility caters to daily commercial commuters, local residents, and thousands of fans heading to major sports matches and entertainment venues. As an open and easily navigable parking facility, it comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, minivans, and full-size SUVs. Due to its spacious outdoor layout, drivers operating oversized vehicles, such as commercial pickup trucks or high-roof passenger vans that often exceed standard underground garage height clearances (typically restricted to 6\'2\" or 6\'8\"), will appreciate the unobstructed vertical clearance and generous maneuvering room.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility is exceptionally located for leisure, business, and major entertainment:

Nationals Park: Located just a 5- to 7-minute walk (approx. 0.3 miles) to the southwest, making this an ideal game-day parking destination for Washington Nationals baseball fans.
Audi Field: Home of D.C. United and the Washington Spirit, located within a straightforward 15- to 20-minute stroll or brief rideshare.
The Yards & Canal Park: Situated just two blocks away, offering seasonal ice skating, splash paths, open green lawns, and diverse waterfront dining along the Anacostia River.
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) & Federal Offices: Positioned within a quick 4-minute walk, providing ideal weekday commuter parking for government workers and contractors.
Capitol Hill: The U.S. Capitol complex, Library of Congress, and House office buildings are situated less than 1 mile directly north, reachable in under 15 minutes on foot or via a fast transit hop.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via 2nd St SE, with convenient connectivity to major arterial streets including M Street SE, South Capitol Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue SE. The location offers virtually immediate access to Interstate 695 (Southeast Freeway), connecting motorists directly to I-395, I-295 (Anacostia Freeway), and Virginia or Maryland suburbs without navigating through congested downtown city grids. For regional public transportation, the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station (servicing the Green Line) is approximately a 5-minute walk away, while several WMATA bus routes stop along nearby M Street SE, allowing drivers to park seamlessly and transition to public transit.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Generous Headroom: Ample overhead space suitable for tall SUVs, pickup trucks, and vehicles with roof racks.
Digital Payment & App Reservations: Compatible with leading parking reservation networks such as ParkMobile and SpotHero, as well as on-site payment terminals.
Bright Evening Lighting: High-visibility lighting installed throughout the lot to ensure safety and visibility during night games and evening outings.
Designated Accessible Spaces: ADA-compliant parking bays located near primary pedestrian egress points.
Rapid Highway Access: Fast entry to I-695 ramps helps motorists bypass local neighborhood congestion after major stadium events.

Ideal For

Game-Day Visitors & Concertgoers: Baseball fans and event attendees seeking parking within walking distance of Nationals Park and Audi Field without getting trapped in stadium garage queues.
Federal & Corporate Commuters: Professionals working at USDOT, the Navy Yard complex, or nearby defense and tech contractors.
Waterfront Visitors & Foodies: Guests heading to popular Yards Park restaurants, microbreweries, and scenic waterfront boardwalks.
Large Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, tradespeople, or visitors driving high-clearance trucks and vans that cannot enter low-clearance underground garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Plan ahead during Washington Nationals home games, weekend festivals, and major stadium concerts, as surrounding streets frequently adopt special traffic patterns and on-site rates may increase due to event surge pricing. Reserving your space in advance through Colonial Parking’s digital channels or integrated parking apps guarantees your spot and locks in standard pricing. If you are arriving for an evening ballgame, plan to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to first pitch to secure smooth entry and avoid local pedestrian gridlock on 2nd and M Streets SE.