Anonymous wrote:I work about 3 blocks from the Verizon Center and regularly encounter prostitutes on the corner when I get in between 6-7am.

But they never bother me, so you should be fine

I live 3 blocks from the Verizon Center and you might just see me walking to work in my gym clothes. I don't bother you because you seem bitchy.

Anonymous wrote:I work about 3 blocks from the Verizon Center and regularly encounter prostitutes on the corner when I get in between 6-7am.

But they never bother me, so you should be fine

Well, if this is the red light district I may need to go to earn some money. Thanks for sharing

OP here, thanks to all who gave helpful answers!

I work about 3 blocks from the Verizon Center and regularly encounter prostitutes on the corner when I get in between 6-7am.

But they never bother me, so you should be fine

You'll be fine. lol

Anonymous wrote: Don't you think cross-posting this in 3 places is a little excessive?

OP here, and I mentioned on parenting that the school-post was an error. Geez.

The area has changed dramatically over the last few years. I don't think you'll need to worry.

Obviously, Metro is best for not-so-familiar visitors to the city, but if you're gonna' drive there's a garage underneath Verizon center itself and many others below most of the buildings. It's often possible to find street parking in Penn Quarter as well. Use basic street smarts and walk assertively, but you shouldn't really have a problem.

Don't you think cross-posting this in 3 places is a little excessive?

Why do you assume it is unsafe? There are always a lot of people around, and generally a very low crime rate.

There are parking garages including one attached to the Verizone Center. Have fun!

I am going to the evening gymnastics event at the Verizon Center in a few weeks and will have my kids with me. Where would be a safe place to park?