About this Location

Facility Overview

The Auburn Avenue parking facility, situated at 4920 Auburn Ave in the vibrant Woodmont Triangle district of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, provides premier, multi-level covered parking. Designed to handle steady commuter flow alongside bustling evening and weekend dining traffic, this structured parking garage features well-marked stalls, generous drive aisles, and multiple pedestrian egress points equipped with elevators and stairwells. The garage accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossovers, and standard mid-size to full-size SUVs comfortably. Drivers operating oversized vehicles, lifted pickup trucks, or commercial vans with rooftop carriers should heed posted vertical clearance restrictions (typically 6\'8\" to 7\'0\" for standard urban garages in Montgomery County) upon entry.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Bethesda’s celebrated culinary and arts community, this parking garage offers unmatched walkability to key commercial, dining, and cultural destinations:

Woodmont Triangle Dining & Nightlife: Direct pedestrian access to dozens of acclaimed restaurants, bistros, coffee shops, and bars along Norfolk, Cordell, and St. Elmo Avenues.
Bethesda Theater & Round House Theatre: Just a short 5- to 8-minute stroll to premier local performing arts stages.
Bethesda Row: Located approximately 10 to 12 minutes south on foot, offering premier boutique shopping, an Apple Store, and upscale eateries.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) & Walter Reed National Military Medical Center: Positioned less than one mile north along Wisconsin Avenue, making this location a convenient option for visitors and off-campus contractors.
Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center: Accessible within a quick 5-minute walk for county and municipal services.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the garage via Auburn Avenue, easily reached from major arterial thoroughfares including Old Georgetown Road (MD 187) and Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355). Egress onto local neighborhood streets is designed for smooth dispersion even during peak evening dinner rushes. For travelers connecting to mass transit, the facility is situated approximately an 8- to 10-minute walk from the Bethesda Metro Station (serving the Washington Metro Red Line), offering seamless direct access to downtown Washington, D.C., Silver Spring, and Rockville. Regional bus connections through Montgomery County Ride On and WMATA Metrobus lines stop within two blocks along Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Deck: Protects vehicles from weather extremes including rain, snow, and summer heat.
Digital Payment Convenience: Supports modern mobile app payments (such as ParkMobile) alongside on-site pay-by-plate or pay-on-foot multi-space payment kiosks.
Elevator & ADA Accessibility: Designated accessible parking stalls positioned adjacent to elevator banks and ramped pedestrian portals.
Safety & Visibility: Well-illuminated bays, round-the-clock lighting, and clear wayfinding signage throughout all levels.
EV Charging Potential: Level 2 EV charging spaces available nearby within the Bethesda parking district network.

Ideal For

Dining & Nightlife Visitors: Effortless, close-in parking for dinner dates, weekend brunches, and social evenings in Woodmont Triangle.
Local Business Commuters: Reliable daytime staging for professionals working in commercial office buildings along Wisconsin Avenue and Woodmont Avenue.
Theater & Event Attendees: Convenient, covered parking when attending shows at Round House Theatre or the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club.
Medical Campus Visitors: Low-stress alternative parking within quick rideshare or transit reach of NIH and Walter Reed.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Montgomery County garage payment hours generally operate from morning through late evening on weekdays and Saturdays, with Sundays frequently free of charge; always inspect posted digital kiosk instructions upon parking to verify active enforcement hours. During Friday and Saturday evening dining peaks, parking on the slightly higher deck levels often saves significant time otherwise spent circling lower floors. Keep your license plate number handy or pre-load the ParkMobile app to initiate parking seamlessly from your phone.