Facility Overview

Zinnia Parking serves visitors to the historic property situated at 950 Dale Drive in Silver Spring, Maryland, nestled right at the intersection of Dale Drive and Colesville Road (US-29). Formerly the renowned landmark Mrs. K\'s Toll House, the property now houses Zinnia—an expansive restaurant, cafe, tavern, and outdoor beer garden surrounded by lush, historic gardens. The parking facility is a dedicated outdoor surface parking lot, offering open-air parking directly adjacent to the main building and patio grounds. Because it is an open surface lot without height clearance bars or multi-deck ceilings, standard sedans, compact crossovers, large SUVs, and standard pickup trucks can maneuver and park comfortably without low-clearance restrictions.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in a tranquil yet accessible neighborhood just north of Downtown Silver Spring, Zinnia Parking is steps away from charming community spots and regional transit routes:

• Zinnia Restaurant, Gardens & Tavern: Located directly on-site, serving morning cafe patrons, lunch and dinner guests, and outdoor garden events.
• Sligo Creek Trail & Park: Approximately 0.4 miles away (an 8-minute walk), providing immediate access to scenic walking, running, and biking paths through the Sligo Creek stream valley.
• Downtown Silver Spring: Located less than 1 mile south along Colesville Road, home to the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, The Fillmore Silver Spring, and Ellsworth Place shopping mall.
• Silver Spring Black Box Theatre: Approximately 1.1 miles south in the downtown arts and entertainment district.
• Ellsworth Urban Dog Park: Located roughly 0.6 miles south, convenient for neighborhood dog walkers and residents.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the parking lot is straightforward from US-29 (Colesville Road) and Dale Drive. Motorists heading north or south on Colesville Road can easily turn onto Dale Drive to reach the dedicated driveway entrance. Ingress and egress are ground level, though drivers should practice extra caution during peak evening dining hours and weekend brunch periods when pedestrian traffic around the garden pathways is high. For transit users, Ride On bus routes and Metrobus services operate directly along Colesville Road, and the Silver Spring Metro Station (serving the Red Line, MARC train, and regional buses) is located roughly 1.2 miles to the south, accessible in minutes via rideshare or local bus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Paved open-air surface parking spaces directly adjoining the dining venue and grounds.
• Dedicated designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces located near primary entrances.
• Exterior pathway and lot lighting for convenient evening and nighttime departures.
• Direct walking access to garden seating, the tavern bar, private event spaces, and the morning coffee window.
• Complimentary self-parking provided on-site for patrons and dining guests.

Ideal For

• Guests dining at Zinnia for weekday lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, or seasonal beer garden visits.
• Attendees of private weddings, rehearsals, corporate gatherings, and seasonal events hosted on the historic grounds.
• Local visitors meeting for morning coffee and patio work sessions.
• Recreational visitors stopping by before or after a stroll along nearby Sligo Creek Park.

Visitor & Driver Tips

While the on-site lot comfortably accommodates standard patron volume, parking can fill quickly during peak weekend evenings, Sunday brunch, and during private events such as garden weddings. It is recommended to arrive slightly early or consider carpooling with your party when attending large group functions. If the primary on-site spaces are full, obey posted neighborhood parking signs along nearby residential side streets, taking care to observe local Montgomery County residential parking permits and restrictions. Drive slowly along Dale Drive when entering or leaving, as local pedestrians and neighborhood dog walkers frequently cross near the corner.