Parking - Freedom Fund Banquet - NAACP Arlington Branch

George Mason University - Mason Square (Arlington)
Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall)
3351 Fairfax Drive
Arlington VA 22201

Event Parking & Directions

Validated parking is available in the Van Metre Garage with the NAACP parking voucher.

The Van Metre Garage entrance is in the alley behind the main building, via Founders Way North. Enter the garage from Kirkwood Rd. in the middle of the block between Washington Blvd. and Fairfax Dr., across from St. Charles Church.

Watch for signs to Van Metre Hall by the elevators and when you get upstairs.

The venue is 2 blocks from the Virginia Square Metro Station, has plenty of bike parking, and bus stops in easy walking distance. And there is always Uber and Lyft! If you do plan to drive, be scroll down for important for details about parking. The garage is tricky to find - see photos below.

Directions & Details

Public Transportation - Metro Accessable

Metrorail stations on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines are very close. The Virginia Square station is 2 blocks away & Clarendon is also close,. Bus stops are within walking distance of the venue.

Biking

There is plenty of bike parking.

Parking - Finding the entrance is tricky

Parking is available in the Van Metre Garage. There are multiple garages, so be sure to enter the correct one.

The garage entrance is in the alley behind the main building, via Founders Way North. Enter the garage from Kirkwood Rd. in the middle of the block between Washington Blvd. and Fairfax Dr., across from St. Charles Church. See photos below.

Please be sure to exit the garage before 10:00 pm.

Watch for signs to Van Metre Hall by the elevators and when you get upstairs.

How much is parking?

Parking is free with the NAACP parking voucher. You must exit the garage before 10:00 pm with your NAACP parking voucher to receive free parking.

Park in the Van Metre Garage

Parking in the Van Metre Garage is included with your ticket. If you leave the garage before 10:00 pm, you don't need an parking account, just an NAACP parking voucher.

Van Metre Parking Garage

3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington VA 22201

The Van Metre Garage entrance is in the alley behind the main building, via Founders Way North.

Look for the sign by the alley on Kirkwood Dr.

Enter the garage from Kirkwood Rd. in the middle of the block between Washington Blvd. and Fairfax Dr., across from St. Charles Church.

This is the alley, it's mid-block between Washington Blvd. and Fairfax Dr., across from St. Charles Church.

The Van Metre Garage is the first garage if you enter from Kirkwood Dr.

Enter the Van Metre Garage (there are multiple garages - double check the entrance sign)

Just drive in, you don't take a ticket (your license plate is your ticket). The gate will raise upon entering.

You can park in any spot that is not designated or reserved.

NAACP purchased validations, you should not be charged for the duration of the event. If you stay past the designated event end time - 10:00 pm - or don't bring your NAACP parking voucher, you may be charged.

Do not use the QR code in the garage - that is for the general public.

Please be sure to exit the garage before 10:00 pm or you might be charged.

Parking vouchers will be distributed at the event.