Colonial Parking

About

Colonial Parking is a family-owned parking operator based in Washington, D.C., with roots going back to 1953. The company manages a broad range of facilities including garages, surface lots, concert venues, sports venues, and valet operations across the city. Its long history in the Washington market means it serves a wide mix of hospitality, event, and daily parking contexts rather than focusing on a single specialty.

Services offered

Private Event Valet event General Valet Service general Major Venue Valet venue Hotel & Resort Valet hospitality

Service areas

Washington, DC Accokeek, MD Adelphi, MD Alexandria, VA Annandale, VA Arlington, VA Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD Aspen Hill, MD

and 167 more cities

Bailey's Crossroads, VA Belle Haven, VA Beltsville, MD Bensville, MD Bethesda, MD Bladensburg, MD Bowie, MD Braddock, VA Brandywine, MD Brock Hall, MD Bryans Road, MD Burke, VA Burke Centre, VA Burtonsville, MD Calverton, MD Camp Springs, MD Cascades, VA Centreville, VA Chantilly, VA Cheverly, MD Chevy Chase, MD Chillum, MD Clinton, MD Cloverly, MD Colesville, MD College Park, MD Columbia, MD Coral Hills, MD Countryside, VA Crofton, MD Crosspointe, VA Dale City, VA Darnestown, MD Difficult Run, VA District Heights, MD Dranesville, VA Dulles Town Center, VA Dunn Loring, VA East Riverdale, MD Fair Lakes, VA Fair Oaks, VA Fairfax, VA Fairfax Station, VA Fairland, MD Fairwood, MD Falls Church, VA Floris, VA Flower Hill, MD Forest Glen, MD Forestville, MD Fort Belvoir, VA Fort Hunt, VA Fort Meade, MD Fort Washington, MD Four Corners, MD Franconia, VA Franklin Farm, VA Friendly, MD Fulton, MD Gaithersburg, MD George Mason, VA Germantown, MD Glassmanor, MD Glenarden, MD Glenmont, MD Glenn Dale, MD Great Falls, VA Greenbelt, MD Greenbriar, VA Groveton, VA Herndon, VA Hillandale, MD Hillcrest Heights, MD Huntington, VA Hutchison, VA Hyattsville, MD Hybla Valley, VA Idylwood, VA Jessup, MD Kemp Mill, MD Kettering, MD Kings Park West, VA Kingstowne, VA Lake Arbor, MD Lake Barcroft, VA Lake Ridge, VA Landover, MD Langley Park, MD Lanham, MD Largo, MD Laurel, MD Laurel Hill, VA Layhill, MD Leisure World, MD Lincolnia, VA Long Branch, VA Lorton, VA Lowes Island, VA Manassas Park, VA Mantua, VA Marlboro Village, MD Marlow Heights, MD Marlton, MD Maryland City, MD McLean, VA McNair, VA Merrifield, VA Mitchellville, MD Montgomery Village, MD Mount Rainier, MD Mount Vernon, VA New Carrollton, MD Newington, VA Newington Forest, VA North Bethesda, MD North Kensington, MD North Laurel, MD North Potomac, MD North Springfield, VA Oakton, VA Odenton, MD Olney, MD Oxon Hill, MD Peppermill Village, MD Pimmit Hills, VA Potomac, MD Potomac Mills, VA Redland, MD Reston, VA Riverdale Park, MD Rockville, MD Rosaryville, MD Rose Hill, VA Savage, MD Scaggsville, MD Seabrook, MD Seven Corners, VA Severn, MD Silver Hill, MD Silver Spring, MD South Kensington, MD South Laurel, MD South Run, VA Springdale, MD Springfield, VA Sterling, VA Sugarland Run, VA Suitland, MD Summerfield, MD Takoma Park, MD Temple Hills, MD Travilah, MD Tysons, VA Vienna, VA Wakefield, VA Waldorf, MD Walker Mill, MD West Falls Church, VA West Springfield, VA Westphalia, MD Wheaton, MD White Oak, MD Wolf Trap, VA Woodbridge, VA Woodburn, VA Woodlawn, VA Yorkshire, VA

175 cities served

Where they work

Venue types Colonial Parking works across District of Columbia.

garagessurface lotsconcert venuessports venuesvehicle storage facilitiesvalet facilitiesmanaged parking facilities

At a glance

Founded	1953
Ownership	family-owned
Headquarters	555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Phone	(202) 783-0159
Coverage	District of Columbia and 174 more cities

How Colonial Parking compares in Washington

Operator	Focus	Since	Status
Colonial Parking	4 service types	1953	Listed
Tag-B Valet Parking	general-valet, private-event-valet	-	Listed
EPS VALET	private-event-valet, corporate-event-valet	-	Listed
MJ Valet	private-event-valet, hospital-medical-valet	2012	Listed

Reputation

family-owned has operated since 1953 .

Common questions

How long has Colonial Parking been operating in Washington?

Colonial Parking was founded in 1953, giving it more than seven decades of experience managing parking facilities in the Washington area.

Is Colonial Parking independently owned?

Yes, Colonial Parking is a family-owned company.

What types of venues does Colonial Parking serve?

The company serves garages, surface lots, concert venues, sports venues, vehicle storage facilities, valet facilities, and managed parking facilities.

Does Colonial Parking handle valet services for events?

Based on the range of facilities it manages, Colonial Parking is likely to support valet operations for private events and major venues, though buyers should confirm scope and staffing directly.

Before you book Colonial Parking

A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.

Staff and training

Colonial Parking staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
Permits and venue coordination

Colonial Parking works recurring venues including garages, surface lots, concert venues, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
Has Colonial Parking managed valet or parking at your specific venue type before?

Colonial Parking has staffed venues including garages, surface lots, concert venues. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
Booking terms

Colonial Parking has operated since 1953 (73 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
Setup and retrieval

Confirm arrival lead time, setup of cones, dropbox, and signage, and end-of-event retrieval coverage.

Tipping

Washington, D.C. sits in a mid-to-lower cost tier for valet services. A tip of 2 to 5 dollars per retrieval is a reasonable baseline, with more for extended wait times or difficult conditions. More on valet tipping

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Location

555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA