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 QR Code and a Metropolis parking account.
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, and there is an automated payment system that uses your license plate.
Directions & Details
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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
Paid parking is available in the Van Metre Garage. There are multiple garages, so be sure to enter the right 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.
Parking - License Plate System
Before going to the event Saturday (or at least before you leave the event) be sure take these steps to setup your parking account. There is limited cell service in the garage, so it is important to setup your account before going downstairs to leave the garage.
It is not like other garages where you exit with a credit card. Your license plate is your parking ticket - and you drive in and out of the garage without using any ticket machines.
Visit the parking website https://app.metropolis.io/sign-in
Enter your phone number, then enter the code they send you
Provide your name and email address
Select Daily Vehicle (or Rental Vehicle if you have a rental car)
Enter your license plate number
Enter your payment method & click Save Card
Then you just drive in and out of the garage - there are scanners that read your license plate
Setup parking before going downstairs to the garage! Service downstairs is limited.
Mobile phone service is limited in the garage. Then you just drive in and out of the garage - there are scanners that read your license plate.
How much is parking?
Parking is free with the NAACP validation QR code in the Metropolis Parking system. You must use your phone to setup an account and add your correct license plate number before leaving the event to go downstairs to the garage.
Van Metre Hall Garage Weekend Parking Rate: $10.00
Park in the Van Metre Garage
Be sure to setup your parking account at home, or before leaving the event. There is limited cell service in the garage. Parking in the Van Metre Garage is included with your ticket - you don't need an parking account, just a voucher.