About this Location

Facility Overview

The Bethesda Elm Street Garage (officially Montgomery County Garage 47) is a central multi-level public parking facility situated at 4846 Bethesda Avenue in the vibrant heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. Serving as a crucial parking anchor for Bethesda Row and the surrounding commercial district, this modern parking deck offers covered spaces spread across multiple well-lit levels. The facility is fully paved with wide driving aisles and standard parking bays designed to easily accommodate compact cars, midsize sedans, and standard SUVs. Drivers operating large pickup trucks or full-size passenger vans should be mindful of the posted overhead clearance limit of 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters). High-roof commercial vans and vehicles fitted with elevated rooftop cargo boxes should utilize surface lots nearby due to overhead height restrictions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned directly adjacent to the bustling Bethesda Row shopping and dining precinct, Garage 47 provides seamless access to Bethesda’s most sought-after retail, culinary, and cultural destinations. Within a quick 1- to 3-minute stroll, visitors can access the Apple Bethesda Row store, Landmark\'s Bethesda Row Cinema, Barnes & Noble, and dozens of renowned restaurants including Mon Ami Gabi, Raku, Hawkers Asian Street Food, and sweetgreen. The garage also sits just a block from the Capital Crescent Trail, making it an exceptional jumping-off point for recreational walkers and cyclists. For business travelers, major office towers along Bethesda Avenue, Woodmont Avenue, and Arlington Road are within a 5-minute walk.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The garage offers intuitive multi-point ingress and egress from both Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street, ensuring smooth traffic flow even during peak lunch and dinner hours. Drivers arriving from Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) or Washington, D.C. can easily reach the garage via Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) and Arlington Road. The facility is exceptionally well connected to regional public transportation; the Bethesda Metro Station (servicing the Red Line and the future Purple Line light rail terminus) is located approximately four blocks to the northeast, roughly a 7-minute walk. Furthermore, Montgomery County Ride On bus routes and the free Bethesda Circulator shuttle maintain frequent stops just steps from the garage entrances.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-deck covered parking safeguarding vehicles from rain, snow, and summer heat.
Dedicated Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by ChargePoint.
Designated accessible (ADA-compliant) parking bays located adjacent to elevators and stairwells.
High-visibility lighting throughout, complemented by security monitoring and routine Montgomery County Police patrols.
Contactless mobile payment integration supported via the ParkMobile app (Zone 4700 series) alongside on-site automated pay stations.
Multiple passenger elevators and clean pedestrian access stairwells connecting directly to Bethesda Row.

Ideal For

Patrons dining, shopping, or catching an indie film in the lively Bethesda Row district.
Daily office professionals and business commuters working in downtown Bethesda.
Cyclists and runners accessing the Capital Crescent Trail trailheads.
Red Line transit commuters looking for dependable all-day parking near the Metro.
Evening and weekend visitors enjoying Bethesda’s thriving nightlife and arts scene.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Montgomery County Parking Lot District (PLD) rates are active Monday through Saturday, while parking is typically free on Sundays and county holidays, making it one of the most cost-effective parking choices in the area. During busy Friday and Saturday evenings, lower levels fill quickly; drivers are advised to proceed directly to the upper decks for faster, stress-free space availability. Before heading into the shops or restaurants, make note of your vehicle\'s level and zone number, or take advantage of the ParkMobile app to track your parking session and add time remotely without returning to the garage.