About this Location

Facility Overview

The Parking Garage at 132 Ellington Boulevard serves as a central covered parking facility within the vibrant Downtown Crown master-planned community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Integrated seamlessly into the mixed-use urban district, this multi-level parking structure provides protected, climate-buffered spaces for residents, patrons, diners, and business visitors. Designed with wide drive aisles and clearly designated stalls, the facility comfortably accommodates standard passenger sedans, crossovers, minivans, and full-size SUVs. Drivers of lifted pickup trucks or high-roof commercial transport vans should check posted entrance clearance warnings (typically around 7 feet / 2.1 meters) before entering to ensure safe transit throughout the ramps and upper decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right in the pulsing commercial core of Downtown Crown, this garage puts visitors steps away from premier dining, lifestyle amenities, and retail destinations:

Downtown Crown Dining & Retail: Immediate pedestrian access (under a 2-minute walk) to popular culinary staples such as Ruth\'s Chris Steak House, Ted\'s Bulletin, Coastal Flats, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar, and Old Town Pour House.
Grocery & Daily Conveniences: Directly adjacent to Harris Teeter and neighborhood fitness centers, studios, and salons.
RIO Lakefront (Washingtonian Center): Located less than a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive across Sam Eig Highway, offering scenic lakeside boardwalks, AMC Dine-In Theatres, Target, Barnes & Noble, and paddleboat rentals.
Montgomery County Biotech Corridor: Positioned within a 5 to 10-minute drive of major life sciences campuses, including the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, and the Universities at Shady Grove.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Ellington Boulevard and Crown Park Avenue, with direct connectivity to Fields Road, Decoverly Drive, and Key West Avenue (MD-28). The garage is conveniently situated just moments from major regional arteries including Interstate 270 (Exit 8 for Shady Grove Road/Sam Eig Highway) and the Intercounty Connector (ICC / MD-200), ensuring a stress-free commute from Rockville, Bethesda, Frederick, and Washington, D.C. Public transit users benefit from Ride On bus routes serving Crown Park Avenue and Fields Road, providing rapid connections directly to the Shady Grove Metro Station (Red Line).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-level, fully covered parking structure protecting vehicles from rain, snow, and summer heat.
Energy-efficient overhead LED illumination throughout driving aisles and stairwells.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces situated adjacent to elevator lobbies and pedestrian exits.
Well-marked wayfinding signage and clear directional flow across all levels.
Close proximity to on-street public EV charging stations throughout Downtown Crown.
Convenient complimentary parking allowances typically provided for retail and dining visitors.

Ideal For

Shoppers and diners exploring the restaurants and boutique retail of Downtown Crown.
Moviegoers and weekend visitors heading to adjacent entertainment districts like RIO Lakefront.
Professionals attending meetings in the Shady Grove life sciences and technology corridor.
Guests visiting residents at neighboring luxury residential complexes such as The Cadence and The Copley.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During peak dinner hours on Friday and Saturday evenings, the ground level fills up quickly; proceed straight up to the intermediate or rooftop levels where open spots are abundant. Note your parking section and floor level near the stairwells to make locating your car effortless upon return. If you plan to explore both Downtown Crown and RIO Lakefront, this garage provides an exceptional central base before crossing over for lakeside strolls.