Facility Overview

Met Square Parking Garage (Metropolitan Square) is a premier subterranean parking facility located at 655 15th Street NW in the epicenter of Downtown Washington, D.C. Situated directly adjacent to the historic White House grounds and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, this multi-level covered parking garage delivers a secure, sheltered parking experience within one of the capital city's most prestigious commercial corridors. The garage operates with both self-park and valet-assist options during peak times to optimize traffic flow and vehicle capacity. Due to structural clearance constraints of 6 feet 8 inches (and 6 feet 6 inches in certain valet corridors), the facility is best suited for standard sedans, coupes, crossovers, and compact to mid-size SUVs. Extended-cab pickup trucks, high-roof conversion vans, oversized commercial vehicles, and full-size SUVs (such as Cadillac Escalades or Chevrolet Suburbans) are not recommended due to clearance and turning-radius limitations.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The garage boasts an unbeatable strategic location for visiting Washington's most prominent political, cultural, and dining destinations:

• The White House and The Ellipse: Located less than a 3-minute stroll (0.1 miles) west, making this facility the go-to parking hub for White House tours and civic demonstrations.
• U.S. Department of the Treasury: Situated directly across 15th Street NW.
• Old Ebbitt Grill: Washington’s oldest and most renowned saloon is located just steps around the corner on 15th Street.
• Historic Theaters: Both The National Theatre (0.2 miles) and The Warner Theatre (0.3 miles) are within a brisk 5-minute walk, ideal for Broadway shows and live comedy.
• The National Mall & Smithsonian Museums: The Washington Monument, Constitution Gardens, and the Smithsonian Museum of American History are approximately a 10-to-15-minute walk south.
• Luxury Hospitality: Directly adjacent to Hotel Washington, the Willard InterContinental, and the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle entry is available with multi-point ingress and egress points designed to minimize bottlenecks in the dense downtown grid. The primary garage access point is located on the north side of F Street NW between 14th Street and 15th Street NW (near 1455 F St NW), marked with prominent blue parking signage. A secondary access lane connects near 15th and G Streets. After evening shows or busy weekday afternoons, outgoing traffic is routed smoothly back onto 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. For visitors transitioning to public transit, the Metro Center station (serving the Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) is only two blocks east (a 4-minute walk), while the McPherson Square station (Blue, Orange, Silver) is three blocks north. Regional arterial corridors like I-395, I-66, and US-50 are easily reachable within 5 to 10 minutes via 14th Street NW or Constitution Avenue.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Covered, Weather-Protected Parking: Fully enclosed underground parking bays sheltered from seasonal rain, snow, and summer heat.
• Contactless Entry & Digital Reservations: Seamless reservation integration and digital barcode/QR-code scanning via ParkChirp and affiliated mobile parking apps.
• On-Site Professional Staff: Uniformed attendants and valet-assist personnel present to direct traffic and manage stalls during peak capacity.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking bays situated near elevators offering step-free access to street and building lobbies.
• EV Charging Stations: Electric vehicle charging ports available on select garage levels for green commuters.
• Security & Monitoring: Comprehensive interior lighting, secure access gates, and closed-circuit TV (CCTV) surveillance throughout the facility.

Ideal For

• White House Visitors & Tour Groups: The closest and most convenient public garage for guided presidential and Treasury tours.
• Downtown Commuters & Legal Professionals: Perfect for corporate tenants, lobbyists, and government contractors visiting Metropolitan Square and surrounding office towers.
• Theatergoers & Evening Diners: Convenient parking for reservations at Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, or evening performances at The National Theatre.
• Tourists Exploring the National Mall: A central jumping-off point for exploring historic monuments, memorials, and Smithsonian galleries without circling for street meters.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Downtown D.C. traffic tightens considerably on weekdays during morning (7:30 AM – 9:30 AM) and evening (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM) rush hours, as well as during motorcades or events around Pennsylvania Avenue. Drivers are strongly advised to reserve their space ahead of time through ParkChirp to secure preferential rates and guarantee space. Have your reservation barcode or QR code ready on your mobile screen with screen brightness turned up before pulling up to the scanner box at the entrance gate. If visiting during peak daytime hours, prepare for valet-assist mode, which may require you to leave vehicle keys with the attendant. Always check vehicle clearance carefully if traveling with roof-mounted cargo boxes, antennas, or ski racks.