About this Location

Facility Overview

The WMATA - Anacostia - Reserved Parking facility is an integral transit parking structure serving the Anacostia Metrorail Station on the Green Line. Located at 894 Howard Rd SE in Southeast Washington, DC, this multi-level covered parking garage features over 800 parking spaces alongside designated short-term Kiss & Ride bays. The dedicated monthly reserved parking bays are situated in prime, easily accessible positions near the main garage entrance along both sides of the first ramp, maximizing speed and ease for daily subscribers.

The multi-story garage structure is designed primarily for standard passenger vehicles, including sedans, crossovers, minivans, and standard light pickup trucks and SUVs. Drivers of lifted trucks, vehicles with rooftop cargo boxes, and oversized commercial vans should monitor posted vertical clearance signs (typically 7'0" at WMATA structured decks), as high-roof vehicles and heavy commercial trucks cannot access the covered levels.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on the east side of the Anacostia River, this parking facility serves as both a key community portal and a convenient, cost-effective staging hub for major District events and cultural landmarks:

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge & Capitol Riverfront: Walking or biking across the landmark Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge puts visitors into the bustling Navy Yard district, with Audi Field (home of D.C. United and Washington Spirit) and Nationals Park reachable in a 15-to-25 minute walk or just a single stop northbound on the Metrorail Green Line.
Anacostia Park & Riverwalk Trail: Situated directly adjacent to the station area, offering scenic riverside walking paths, recreational sports facilities, and access to the Anacostia Skating Pavilion.
Historic Anacostia: Explore the rich history of the neighborhood, including Cedar Hill (the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site), the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, and local arts hubs along Good Hope Road SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.
Entertainment & Sports Arena (ESA): Located just two stops south on the Green Line at Congress Heights, hosting Capital City Go-Go basketball, Washington Mystics games, and major concerts.
Downtown DC & The National Mall: A fast 10-to-12 minute Green Line train ride delivers passengers directly to L'Enfant Plaza, Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, and Gallery Place.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Motorists enjoy seamless vehicular access from major thoroughfares. The facility sits immediately adjacent to the interchange connecting Interstate 295 (Anacostia Freeway) and the Suitland Parkway, allowing regional commuters from Prince George's County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia via I-95/I-495 to bypass heavy city gridlock. Ingress and egress points connect directly onto Howard Road SE and Firth Sterling Avenue SE.

For transit users, this parking garage offers second-to-none multimodal connectivity. In addition to direct indoor and covered access to the Metrorail Green Line platforms, the station serves as one of the largest Metrobus transit terminals in the District, operating over a dozen routes (including routes 90, A2, A4, A6, A7, A8, B2, P6, V2, W2, and W4) connecting neighborhoods across the District and Maryland.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Deck: Protects parked vehicles from inclement weather conditions year-round.
Reserved Parking Spaces: Strategically situated on the first ramp closest to stairwells, elevators, and transit turnstiles.
ADA Accessible Parking: Clearly demarcated accessible spaces situated adjacent to station access points and pedestrian elevators.
Modern Payment Integration: Supports SmarTrip card payments, tap-to-pay contactless debit/credit cards, and ParkMobile integration for short-term hourly bays.
Security & Monitoring: Regularly patrolled by the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) and equipped with station lighting, emergency call boxes, and CCTV surveillance.
Bicycle Facilities: On-site secure bike racks, storage lockers, and Capital Bikeshare docks for multi-modal last-mile travel.

Ideal For

Daily DC & Federal Commuters: Suburban drivers avoiding downtown bridge traffic and exorbitant center-city commercial garage fees.
Audi Field & Nationals Park Attendees: Sports fans and concertgoers seeking budget-friendly parking outside stadium surge zones, walking across the bridge or taking the Green Line one stop to Navy Yard.
Event & Festival Visitors: Attendees of events in Historic Anacostia, Anacostia Park, and the St. Elizabeths East Campus.
Cost-Conscious Weekend Sightseers: Drivers taking advantage of free weekend parking at Metro-operated facilities to access downtown monuments and museums.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Understand Reserved Hours: Reserved monthly spaces are held exclusively for permit holders on weekdays until 10:00 AM. After 10:00 AM, any unoccupied reserved spaces open up for general public daily parking.
Payment Procedures: Daily parking fees are paid upon exit. Ensure you have an active SmarTrip card or a contactless credit/debit card ready at the exit gates. Remember that parking is generally free on weekends and federal holidays.
Check Bridge Walkway Routes: If you are walking to Audi Field or Navy Yard across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, utilize the wide, illuminated pedestrian paths and give yourself approximately 20 minutes from the garage.
GPS Navigation: Set your navigation system directly to 894 Howard Rd SE or the Anacostia Metro Parking Garage entrance off Howard Road to avoid taking incorrect highway turnoffs onto the Anacostia Freeway.