Facility Overview
Garage B is a premier multi-level structured parking facility located at 36 Maryland Avenue in the core of Rockville Town Square in downtown Rockville, Maryland. Serving as one of the primary covered parking hubs for the city center, Garage B provides reliable, weather-protected parking across multiple elevated decks. The facility is engineered to accommodate standard passenger sedans, compact crossovers, minivans, and full-size SUVs. Standard parking decks feature a typical vehicle height clearance of approximately 7 feet (with ground-floor designated ADA van-accessible routes offering extra clearance). Drivers operating high-roof commercial vans, oversized utility trucks, or roof-rack-equipped vehicles should verify posted clearance signs at the entrance before entering.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated directly inside the vibrant Rockville Town Square district, Garage B offers immediate, direct pedestrian access to the neighborhood’s foremost cultural, municipal, and commercial venues:
- Rockville Memorial Library: Located merely steps away (1-minute walk), making Garage B the prime parking deck for library visitors and community meeting attendees.
- Rockville Town Square Plaza & Outdoor Ice Rink: Directly adjacent (1 to 2-minute walk), hosting seasonal ice skating, community concerts, farmers markets, and civic festivals.
- Montgomery County Judicial Center & Circuit Court: Situated within an easy 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) south across East Jefferson Street, ideal for jurors, attorneys, and county visitors.
- Rockville City Hall: Accessible within an 8-minute walk (0.4 miles) east.
- Dining & Shopping: Immediate ground-level access to dozens of popular local eateries, cafes, specialty retail, and fitness hubs including Gold\'s Gym.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress to Garage B are conveniently located along Maryland Avenue, easily reachable via East Middle Lane, Beall Avenue, and North Washington Street (MD-355). Traffic flow is well-regulated by clear overhead lane signage and multi-lane exit gates that maintain steady movement even during peak evening rush hours. For regional commuters, the Rockville Metro Station (serviced by the Washington Metro Red Line, MARC Brunswick Line, and multiple Ride On bus routes) is situated just a 6-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the east, accessible via a convenient pedestrian bridge over Hungerford Drive. Drivers arriving via Interstate 270 can quickly reach the garage using Exit 5 (MD-189/Falls Road) or Exit 6 (MD-28).
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Covered Multi-Deck Parking: Comprehensive weather protection shielding vehicles from summer heat, heavy rain, and winter snow.
- Automated Payment Stations: Easy-to-use pay-on-foot kiosks accepting credit cards and contactless payments, alongside automated gate systems.
- Accessible ADA Parking: Generous supply of clearly designated ADA accessible stalls positioned adjacent to elevator towers and pedestrian exits.
- Electric Vehicle Charging: Level 2 EV charging stations available on designated levels for plug-in electric vehicles.
- Safety & Monitoring: Bright LED illumination, active closed-circuit security cameras (CCTV), and regular security patrols.
- Elevator & Stairwell Access: Well-maintained vertical transit cores connecting all parking tiers directly to Maryland Avenue street level.
Ideal For
- Courthouse & Legal Visitors: Jurors, legal professionals, and clients attending proceedings at the Montgomery County Circuit Court and District Court.
- Diners & Shoppers: Patrons visiting the diverse collection of restaurants, bars, and retailers surrounding Rockville Town Square.
- Library Guests & Students: Readers, researchers, and students utilizing the extensive facilities of the Rockville Memorial Library.
- Transit Commuters: Park-and-ride commuters connecting to the Red Line Metro or MARC trains into Washington, D.C.
- Event Attendees: Families and visitors attending seasonal outdoor concerts, movie nights, and winter ice skating in the central plaza.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Rockville Town Square garages traditionally feature patron-friendly incentives, such as complimentary initial parking periods (often the first two hours free with merchant validation or during designated retail hours) and free or flat-rate options on select weekends and municipal holidays. Drivers should always take their entry ticket with them to validate at local restaurants or shops before returning to the pay kiosks. During peak lunch and dinner hours on weekends, upper garage decks typically offer quicker and more abundant open spaces compared to lower tiers.