Any suggestions? We were going to take the metro but were thinking about driving it instead if there's a reasonable parking situation around. Thanks.
Best place to park for Caps game at Verizon Center?
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Fox123
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Where you coming from?
I usually park at new Carrollton or greenbelt and metro in. The station is in Verizon center basement basically.
I usually park at new Carrollton or greenbelt and metro in. The station is in Verizon center basement basically.
I would drive. Lots of parking garage around, you might have to walk several blocks.
- Dec 27, 2012
- 30,239
You can try parking panda to find and reserve a spot close
Metro has no scheduled track work this weekend.
Doug33w
Member
X2, I usually find taking the metro to be a good bet to going to the Verizon Center.
I usually use the metro for everything going in there. But wife doesn't like to fight the crowds leaving the game to get on it. Looks like I can valet at the Renaissance for 20 bucks on Parking Panda. Guess I'll just do that.
Well did the valet and all went well, almost. Mrs. Zoo's truck now has a dent in the side of it from some local youths throwing rocks at cars on New York Avenue as everyone was driving out. 
Chinese operated lot on H between Wah Luck house and Mings restaurant. It is on a paved vacant lot, and requires some parking skill. You pay the attendant, unless you speak Chinese, don't expect an answer. It is a bit cheaper than the event rates at most of the surrounding garages. The key advantage is that you just walk to your car and leave, no delays getting out of an underground deck at the end of the game.
The deck at 700 Sixth street is where the VIP section tickets have parking, but they are open to the public as well.
The deck at 700 Sixth street is where the VIP section tickets have parking, but they are open to the public as well.
garber38
Custom tailored ionizer
$10.00 a piece to ride the Metro down vs. parking right across the street underground. After the game you have to wait to get out, but you also have to travel 30 minutes on the train. I would rather park at Verizon.
Our wait time in traffic and everything wasn't bad at all. Was much better than the metro wait like you said. Cost for valet at the Renaissance was 16 bucks, then add in ten bucks in tips (I ALWAYS tip the valets well, my rule is never f*** with the people who make your food or park your car).
Only bad thing is the dent in Mrs. Zoo's RDX from the nice children pelting the fans' cars with rocks as everybody headed out down New York Avenue. That will teach me to support the DC economy.
I'm figuring $450 for tickets after getting scalped on Stubhub, $100 for parking, food, misc, and $500 for a dent removal and paint blend if I'm lucky. So all in all, a thousand bucks plus to see a Caps game. I like the Caps, but not that much!
- Feb 19, 2013
- 18,810
Well did the valet and all went well, almost. Mrs. Zoo's truck now has a dent in the side of it from some local youths throwing rocks at cars on New York Avenue as everyone was driving out.
F'n shame. Nothing changes down there when it comes to cars and risks. Use to have the extortionists ask for money to watch your car back in the day when street parking. No pay, nice key job upon return to vehicle. Only thing one can do is have a good running beater car where more dents and scratches make it even more vandal resistant.
That's what you get for your white privilege.
I try not to take any of my nice cars into DC.
theneckie
Active Member
We park in the gallery garage.
HarCo2ANewb
Subibro
I was going to say that the best place would be your own driveway and watch the game on TV but it seems you found that out already.
-Mil-Surp-Phreak-
Ultimate Member
I take the Metro down and back. Usually park at my Mom's near Shady Grove Metro and she drops me and my wife off and picks us up again afterwards since the games never go too late. After the game we hoof it a few blocks up to Judiciary Square Station and hop on the train before it gets to the Phone Booth and we then have seats the whole way back to Shady Grove but I usually give mine up to an older person most times and let my wife stay seated.
FrankOceanXray
Ultimate Member
- Oct 29, 2008
- 12,040
Yup. Hate to be a party pooper but some serious coin can be wasted on these events. Your evening cost a full NHL Center Ice Package and a TV and/or iPad to watch them all on.
It is fun to be there.... just a little.
Glad you made it back safe.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Well did the valet and all went well, almost. Mrs. Zoo's truck now has a dent in the side of it from some local youths throwing rocks at cars on New York Avenue as everyone was driving out.
This is why you metro.
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