About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 948 is an accessible parking facility centrally positioned at 2154 I St NW in the heart of Washington, DC\'s vibrant Foggy Bottom and George Washington University (GWU) district. Operating as a convenient surface-level parking lot, the location offers seamless ground-level parking without the height and navigation constraints typical of subterranean parking garages. With clear open-air headroom, this facility is uniquely accommodating for larger passenger vehicles, including full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and high-roof conversion vans that frequently exceed standard underground height clearances.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within an ultra-walkable urban corridor, Lot 948 is ideally placed for accessing academic institutions, healthcare centers, federal landmarks, and entertainment destinations:

George Washington University Campus: Steps away from academic halls, Gelman Library, and student residence centers.
GW Hospital & Medical Faculty Associates: Located less than two blocks away, providing critical parking access for patients, medical staff, and hospital visitors.
Charles E. Smith Center: Located approximately 3 blocks south, making it a premier parking choice for GW Colonials basketball games, collegiate gymnastics, and arena concerts.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Situated within a scenic 10-to-15-minute walk (or a short ride-share trip) for world-class theater, ballet, and symphony performances.
Dining & Commerce: Moments from Washington Circle, the bustling Western Market food hall on Pennsylvania Avenue, and prominent nearby eateries along I Street and K Street.
International & Federal Agencies: Walking distance to the World Bank Group headquarters, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the U.S. Department of State.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward directly from I Street NW (Eye Street), which operates with predictable urban traffic flows between 21st and 22nd Streets. Drivers benefit from quick connections to major arterial routes, including Pennsylvania Avenue NW, K Street NW, and the Whitehurst Freeway (US-29) leading into Georgetown and Northern Virginia across the Francis Scott Key Bridge or Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. For intermodal commuters, the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station (serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines) is located merely one block west, offering swift transit access across the entire DC, Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan region.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout offering easy maneuvering and open vertical clearance.
Contactless and app-based payment integration compatible with major services like ParkMobile and on-site pay terminals.
Designated ADA accessible parking stalls near entrance points.
Well-illuminated premises with marked stalls and clear directional signage.
Walking proximity to campus security patrols, metro stops, and urban convenience stores.

Ideal For

George Washington University faculty, staff, students, and visiting parents.
Patients and visitors headed to George Washington University Hospital and outpatient clinics.
Concertgoers, theater patrons, and basketball fans attending events at the Charles E. Smith Center and Kennedy Center.
Daily commuters and business professionals working along the western K Street commercial corridor and International Finance institutions.
Weekend visitors exploring Foggy Bottom, Georgetown waterfront, and the National Mall.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because Foggy Bottom experiences significant commuter traffic during morning and evening rush hours, arriving slightly ahead of campus class blocks or medical appointments is strongly recommended. During GW commencement ceremonies, major university events, or peak hospital visiting hours, parking demand surges quickly; using mobile apps to pay or reserving spaces early guarantees a hassle-free parking experience. When setting your GPS navigation, confirm the destination as 2154 I St NW to ensure entry from the correct street directional approach.