Facility Overview
The Parking Garage at 9509 Key West Avenue is a modern multi-level parking facility nestled in the heart of Rockville\'s premier life sciences, technology, and healthcare corridor. Designed primarily to serve visitors, medical professionals, researchers, and office workers across the surrounding corporate campus, this facility provides dependable, sheltered vehicular accommodation out of the elements. The garage features wide driving aisles, intuitive multi-tiered ramp access, clear directional signage, and elevator cores connecting all deck levels. Standard passenger vehicles—including sedans, compact crossovers, minivans, and full-size SUVs—can navigate and park with ease. Standard height restrictions apply (typically around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet), meaning high-roof cargo vans, box trucks, and vehicles with commercial roof-mounted cargo gear should verify clearance at entry points.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated directly along the Key West Avenue (MD-28) medical and corporate stretch, this facility provides swift access to Montgomery County\'s prominent academic and healthcare institutions. Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center is situated less than a mile away, making the location a convenient auxiliary option for outpatient visits and medical center professionals. The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus is located just minutes to the south along Gudelsky Drive, while the Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus (MCC) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) Shady Grove campus are nearby. For dining and everyday retail, the Fallsgrove Village Center is approximately a 3-minute drive (less than one mile) to the east, offering casual eateries, coffee shops, grocery shopping, and banking facilities.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via Key West Avenue, Omega Drive, and Medical Center Drive, which seamlessly link commuters to major arterial routes including Great Seneca Highway (MD-119), Darnestown Road (MD-28), and Interstate 270 via Shady Grove Road. Exiting traffic moves efficiently even during evening rush hours thanks to multi-lane feeder boulevards and well-timed signalized intersections. For regional transit riders, several Montgomery County Ride On bus routes (including Routes 43, 66, and 67) stop directly along Key West Avenue, providing direct connections to the Shady Grove Metro Station on the Washington Metro Red Line, linking Rockville to Bethesda, Silver Spring, and downtown Washington, D.C.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Multi-story covered deck providing protection from rain, snow, and extreme summer heat
- Designated accessible (ADA) spaces located adjacent to ground-level ramps and elevator vestibules
- Bright overhead LED lighting and prominent architectural sightlines for enhanced visibility
- Elevator service and well-marked pedestrian stairwells servicing all parking tiers
- Convenient connectivity to surrounding office buildings, clinics, and research laboratories
Ideal For
- Life science, biotech, and IT professionals commuting to the Shady Grove life sciences cluster
- Visitors, contractors, and clients attending meetings at 9509 Key West Ave and neighboring facilities
- Academic commuters and staff visiting nearby university satellite facilities and research centers
- Outpatients and healthcare visitors seeking reliable parking near the Shady Grove medical district
Visitor & Driver Tips
When entering the garage, obey posted speed limits and yield to pedestrians crossing near elevator banks and ground-level exits. If your vehicle features extended ski racks, ladder racks, or bike carriers, verify the entry clearance bar before proceeding up the ramps. During weekday morning peak hours (between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM), lower levels may fill quickly with tenant vehicles; driving directly to the upper sheltered decks or rooftop tier often saves time and offers wide-open space selection. Ensure your vehicle doors are locked and valuables are concealed out of plain view prior to heading to your appointment.
