About this Location

Facility Overview

Liberty Garage is a major multi-level parking structure located along Gunnell Road on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB), home to the world-renowned Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Positioned in Bethesda, Maryland, just east of Rockville Pike (MD-355), this modern garage was engineered to accommodate staff, military service members, wounded warriors, patients, and credentialed visitors. The garage features covered, multi-deck parking with clearly defined ramps, directional signage, and accessible stall layouts. Standard passenger sedans, crossover vehicles, and full-size SUVs can comfortably navigate and park within the facility. However, drivers of high-roof conversion vans, oversized commercial utility vehicles, or vehicles with roof-mounted cargo boxes should heed posted vertical clearance heights at the entry portals, typically around 7 feet.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated within one of the nation\'s premier military and medical research corridors, Liberty Garage provides immediate access to core healthcare and institutional destinations:

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center: Directly connected via campus walkways and shuttle services, providing essential access to inpatient towers, outpatient clinics, and specialty medical wings.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS): Situated within a short walk on the NSAB campus, ideal for university faculty, military medical students, and visiting lecturers.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Located directly across Rockville Pike (MD-355), accessible via the pedestrian underpass at the Medical Center Metro Station (approx. 5 to 10 minutes walking to the perimeter security gates).
Downtown Bethesda: Located approximately 1.5 miles south, offering premier shopping, boutique hotels, and hundreds of dining options across Bethesda Row and Woodmont Triangle.
Suburban Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine): Located roughly 1 mile northwest along Old Georgetown Road.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Because Liberty Garage sits within the secure perimeter of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, vehicular access is regulated. Visitors, contractors, and non-Department of Defense (DoD) credential holders must process through the NSAB Commercial Vehicle Inspection Gate or designated Visitor Control Center off Rockville Pike (MD-355) before proceeding down Gunnell Road. Once on campus, internal roadways are clearly signposted. For regional transit, the garage is adjacent to the Medical Center Metrorail Station on the Washington Metro Red Line, which provides seamless rail connectivity directly into Washington, D.C., Silver Spring, and Rockville. Additionally, Montgomery County Ride On bus routes and Metrobus services stop adjacent to the base perimeter on Rockville Pike. Motorists have quick access to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) and Interstate 270 just minutes to the north.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-story covered parking shielding vehicles from rain, snow, and summer heat
Elevator towers and accessible pedestrian stairwells with clear floor-level identification
Dedicated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls located near elevator lobbies
Designated parking spaces for expectant mothers and vanpools/carpools where posted
Well-illuminated driving decks, aisles, and pedestrian walkways for 24/7 visibility
On-campus military security patrols, surveillance coverage, and emergency call boxes
Integrated campus shuttle access linking garage decks with major hospital pavilions

Ideal For

Active-duty service members, military healthcare personnel, and civilian medical staff at WRNMMC
Patients and family members attending clinical appointments and outpatient consultations
Students, researchers, and faculty members based at the Uniformed Services University
Authorized contractors, official military visitors, and credentialed conference attendees

Visitor & Driver Tips

Accessing Liberty Garage requires planning ahead regarding base security procedures. All vehicle occupants aged 18 and older must present valid REAL ID-compliant state driver\'s licenses, military IDs, or federal credentials. If you do not possess an active Common Access Card (CAC) or military retiree credential, plan to arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes early to process through the NSAB Visitor Control Center. Peak arrival hours for medical clinics and clinical shift changes occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays; arriving outside of these windows will significantly reduce traffic wait times at the security gates. Always take a photo of your parking level and row marker near the elevator lobby to facilitate quick return navigation following appointments.