News Release

National Park Service to extend metered parking at Thompson Boat Center

Parking lot at Thompson Boat Center

NPS Photo / Emily Collins

News Release Date: September 17, 2025

Contact: Autumn Cook, 771-215-6954

WASHINGTON— Starting October 1, the National Park Service (NPS) will extend metered parking at the parking lot at Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown.  

Parking for Thompson Boat Center is located on the west side of the intersection of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and Virginia Avenue NW. There are 85 parking spaces affected by the change. 

This expansion supports ongoing efforts to generate revenue that will improve amenities and visitor services in sites administered by Rock Creek Park. Parking meter rates will remain at $2.30 per hour. Visitors may park at the Thompson Boat Center parking lot for up to four hours. Parking regulations are enforced in coordination with the D.C. Department of Public Works. 

For more information about parking and visitor services at Rock Creek Park, please visit www.nps.gov/rocr. 

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About Rock Creek Park   
Rock Creek Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the nation, offers a vital green space for Washingtonians and visitors. The park protects natural resources and provides recreation, transportation, and cultural heritage experiences in the heart of the nation’s capital.    

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