About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, Garage 57 (commonly known as the Bethesda-Elm Garage) at Bethesda Avenue offers exceptional convenience for motorists exploring the premier Bethesda Row district. This multi-level public parking garage features clean, covered subterranean and elevated decks, along with an open-air rooftop deck that provides ample capacity. The structure is configured to accommodate standard passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, and mid-size SUVs effortlessly. However, drivers of lifted 4x4 trucks, full-size commercial cargo haulers, and high-roof transit vans should take note of the garage\'s standard maximum clearance restriction of approximately 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters). Well-marked two-way driving lanes, gentle interior ramp inclines, and strategically placed pedestrian elevators and stairwells make moving throughout the facility smooth and intuitive.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This car park serves as the primary parking hub for Bethesda Row, Montgomery County\'s foremost open-air shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination. Exiting the garage places visitors within footsteps of popular eateries such as Mon Ami Gabi, Spanish Diner, Raku, and Hawkers Asian Street Food, as well as dessert favorites like Georgetown Cupcake and Levain Bakery. Culturally minded visitors can walk two minutes to Landmark\'s Bethesda Row Cinema for independent films and blockbusters. Active visitors will appreciate immediate proximity to the Capital Crescent Trail, a scenic paved trail connecting Bethesda to Silver Spring and Georgetown. The facility is also within a brief 5-to-7-minute stroll (less than 0.4 miles) of the Bethesda Metro Center, Elm Street Park, and countless corporate offices along Wisconsin Avenue and Woodmont Avenue.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward, with access points positioned along Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street between Arlington Road and Woodmont Avenue. During evening dining peaks and weekend shopping rushes, traffic on Bethesda Avenue can move slowly; exiting via Elm Street often provides a faster route toward Arlington Road or Old Georgetown Road (MD 187). Regional commuters enjoy direct connections to Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355), River Road (MD 190), and the Capital Beltway (I-495). For those transitioning to public transit, the Bethesda Metro Station (servicing the Red Line and regional bus lines including Ride On and Metrobus) is a short pedestrian walk northeast, making this an ideal location for park-and-ride regional travelers.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-story covered parking structure providing year-round weather protection
Convenient dual entrances on both Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street
Designated ADA-compliant accessible spaces located adjacent to elevator lobbies
Mobile payment integration supported via ParkMobile alongside on-foot multi-space pay stations
Bright overhead LED illumination and integrated security monitoring
Pedestrian elevators and stairwells leading directly to street-level retail corridors
Dedicated bicycle racks and EV charging stations on designated parking tiers

Ideal For

Patrons dining, shopping, and strolling through Bethesda Row and the Woodmont Triangle
Moviegoers visiting Landmark\'s Bethesda Row Cinema
Outdoor recreationists accessing the Capital Crescent Trail
Business professionals and clients attending appointments in downtown Bethesda
Commuters seeking convenient parking within walking distance of the Red Line Metro

Visitor & Driver Tips

Download and set up the ParkMobile app ahead of arrival to easily pay and extend parking sessions remotely without visiting a pay kiosk.
Be mindful of enforcement schedules: Montgomery County metered parking rates generally apply Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, while parking is typically free on Sundays and county holidays.
On busy Friday and Saturday evenings, bypass lower levels and head directly to mid-level or rooftop decks for faster, stress-free space availability.
Note the color-coded level markers or photograph your parking space number before taking the elevator down to Bethesda Avenue to ensure a quick vehicle retrieval.