Find parking nearNoMa

Located just north of the U.S. Capitol and Massachusetts Avenue NE, NoMa is a central, fast-growing neighborhood with a lively, urban feel and easy access to Union Station, the NoMa–Gallaudet U Metro station, and major commuter routes. Visitors come for attractions like Union Market’s food halls and shops, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum near Union Station, local breweries and distilleries, and green spaces such as Alethia Tanner Park and the Metropolitan Branch Trail, all of which keep streets busy with cars, bikes, and pedestrians.

Traffic can be heavy around Florida Avenue, New York Avenue, and the blocks near Union Station and Union Market, especially during rush hours and weekend dining times, so street spots closest to these hubs are often the toughest to find. Public garages, surface lots, and metered on-street spaces are available, but time limits, residential permit zones, and pricing vary by block, so it is important to review posted signs and consult official city resources for the latest rules when planning parking in NoMa. Reserving a space in advance in a nearby garage or lot helps avoid circling for a spot, reduces stress, and makes business trips or leisure visits smoother and more predictable.