Facility Overview
Garage 11, officially known as the Woodmont Corner Garage, is a prominent multi-level public parking structure operated by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). Situated at 7730 Woodmont Avenue in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, this expansive parking deck provides structured, weather-protected parking across multiple elevated tiers. The facility is engineered to accommodate standard passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, and mid-size SUVs with ease. Drivers of full-size pickup trucks and tall SUVs should observe the posted vehicle height clearance of 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) at garage portals, while high-roof conversion vans, oversized commercial vehicles, and trucks with roof racks should seek surface parking alternatives in the district.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Positioned right within the bustling Woodmont Triangle district, Garage 11 serves as an anchor parking destination for premier dining, retail, and entertainment venues across Bethesda:
- Woodmont Triangle Dining & Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to dozens of celebrated restaurants, bistros, cafes, and taverns along Woodmont Avenue, St. Elmo Avenue, and Norfolk Avenue.
- Bethesda Row: Located just a 6 to 8-minute walk (0.4 miles) south, offering luxury shopping, boutique retail, and the Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema.
- Arts & Culture: Within a 5-minute stroll of local cultural landmarks including Round House Theatre and Imagination Stage.
- Medical & Research Centers: Positioned less than one mile south of the sprawling National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- Capital Crescent Trail: Easy pedestrian access to the paved regional trail for outdoor walking and cycling connections.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Garage 11 offers versatile vehicular ingress and egress with access points located on both Woodmont Avenue and Old Georgetown Road (MD-187), facilitating smooth arrivals from multiple approach angles. Arterial corridors such as Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355), East-West Highway (MD-410), and the Capital Beltway (I-495) connect smoothly to the facility. For public transportation, the Bethesda Metro Station (serving the Red Line) is a short 6-minute walk away, providing direct subway connections to Washington, D.C. Additionally, the complimentary Bethesda Circulator bus stops adjacent to the garage, offering hassle-free transit throughout the downtown core.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Multi-story covered parking bays offering complete weather protection from sun, rain, and snow.
- Mobile app integration powered by ParkMobile for contactless session start and extensions on your smartphone.
- Centralized multi-space digital pay stations accepting major credit and debit cards.
- Clearly marked ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls situated near elevator towers and street-level exits.
- Dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations on lower parking levels.
- Bright overhead LED lighting, CCTV surveillance, emergency call boxes, and routine patrols by county parking security.
- Convenient dual-street entry and exit gates that mitigate departure congestion during evening rush periods.
Ideal For
- Daily business commuters and office workers in downtown Bethesda corporate buildings.
- Evening and weekend diners patronizing Woodmont Triangle culinary establishments.
- Patrons attending performances at the Round House Theatre or movies at Bethesda Row.
- Visitors seeking reliable, affordable parking near NIH and Walter Reed medical facilities.
- Metro commuters taking advantage of cost-effective park-and-ride options into downtown Washington, D.C.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Montgomery County enforces parking fees Monday through Saturday during designated daytime and evening hours, while Sundays and official county holidays are typically free of charge. To avoid parking tickets, ensure you check the zone numbers posted throughout your level and activate your ParkMobile session promptly upon parking. During popular Friday and Saturday evening dining peaks, lower garage levels fill quickly; navigate directly to the middle or upper tiers for immediate space availability and easier maneuverability.