Best place to park to see cherry blossoms on Saturday
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Anonymous
I have done this before. I was 9 months pregnant, had a 2 YO in a stroller and a grandparent with us. I would recommend that you arrive earlier on Saturday - can you plan to park at 7:30 and street park on C or D SW? Planning for 30 minutes earlier will make a huge difference in your ability to get around. |
Anonymous
| I went jogging down there this morning for sunrise (6:30ish) and it was super busy already. The sidewalk was difficult to navigate and had to walk under the cherry trees mostly (not stroller friendly). In my honest, opinion...it's really not worth it. There are plenty of other places to see blooming cherry trees. If you want to see the MLK, Roosevelt, Jefferson, and other memorials too...come after the cherry blossoms are done. |
Anonymous
| There really is not a best place to park. The Smithsonian Metro might be just as close as the Waterfont. Then the Circulator bus will bring you right down there. If you’re planning on being out for a half day anyway, please consider the transit option. |
Anonymous
The bike taxis might be a better way to get a small group into the thick of it. It's a bit congested even for a taxi. |
Anonymous
| We reserved a spot last weekend using parking panda but the crowds were so bad that we didn’t end up using it. |
Anonymous
There is a free Wharf shuttle that runs between the Wharf and a stop by the Hirshhorn https://www.wharfdc.com/getting-here/southwest-shuttle/ |
Anonymous
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Years ago, we parked at Arlington National Cemetery and took a tour bus to see the cherry blossoms and did a monument tour.
I'm not sure if that's still available but it sure worked out nicely then. |