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Is there a map online showing exactly where parking in Washington DC is metered, and what the time restrictions are? All I've been able to dig up are general zone maps.
posted by molla on Sep 2, 2017 - 1 answer

I'm flying out of DCA on an upcoming Friday evening, returning on the following Monday evening, and looking for cheaper parking options. (It's a stretch to call the $17 you pay at the airport "economy" parking.) I'd rather not involve Metro if possible, and this is a non-holiday weekend. I've seen sites that sell discounted access to a nearby parking garages, like this one. Is this reliable, in your experience? Do you have another suggestion for me?
posted by zebra on Apr 16, 2017 - 6 answers

Should we buy the home we fell in love with in Glover Park, DC which does not have parking? Will we be doomed to hours of looking for parking every evening? How big of a deal would this be? We LOVE the house but are hesitant because of the parking situation. Any light you can shed on this matter would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by cacao on Feb 9, 2016 - 7 answers

Looking for non-permit street parking in Clarendon, VA. Is there any? Friends are visiting and just need a place to leave the car, that won't cost $20 per night or require moving it every few hours.
posted by molla on Sep 7, 2015 - 3 answers

At what time of the day are the parking meters no longer in effect on 17th St NW in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by Venadium on Nov 8, 2013 - 3 answers

DCfilter: I may be moving in to the District really quickly with super short notice. Like, in a few days quickly. How do I get all my parking/car registration info sorted out so I have somewhere to park? [more inside]
posted by windbox on Apr 2, 2012 - 7 answers

Best parking solutions in DC. [more inside]
posted by typography on Oct 19, 2011 - 21 answers

Where can my friend leave her car in DC for the next few days? [more inside]
posted by ootsocsid on Oct 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I park my car near a DC metro stop for the next few days? [more inside]
posted by medpt on Oct 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Is a map of parking zones in Washington DC available anywhere? I am moving to a central area where street parking is a nightmare most of the time. I think I'll have a zone 1 sticker - I'm trying to gauge where the boundaries are of zone 1 - so I'd know where to try and keep my car for the time being (I plan to get rid of it, but not quite yet). Google and DC DMV sites turn up nothing..
posted by citron on Aug 5, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm on a business trip and have to kill several hours in Washington, DC on Sunday (noon to mid/late-afternoon). Two part question: Where can I safely park my car for that period of time? Is there anything specific that I should see or do? [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on Jul 20, 2007 - 7 answers

DC Parking Filter: If there is a car in my parking spot, do I need to call the police first, or can I just call and get the car towed? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Jul 3, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me prove I am innocent of a parking infraction. More inside [more inside]
posted by battlecj on Dec 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Flying Out of DC-Filter: This coming Thursday morning, I'm flying out of Reagan National Airport for a conference. I'm going to be driving in out of Philadelphia and was wondering what the cheapest/safest parking option would be. I'm returning Sunday afternoon, so roughly 3, 3.5 days.
posted by Darke on Jul 24, 2006 - 5 answers