Does NPS enforce parking time limits on the MVT?
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Question–how strictly does NPS enforce the parking limits along the MVT? I’m planning to take tomorrow off work to go for a bike ride since the weather looks so awesome (Alexandria to Green Lizard is the current plan), and I’d like to start at Jones Point Park so I don’t need to deal with the nasty hill by my house on the way home. I’m guessing the ride will be 3.5-4.5 hrs since it’ll involve a coffee/smoothie break at Green Lizard, and I think the usual time limit is 3 hrs M-F in that lot.
I’m just trying to gauge the likelihood of me getting a ticket since if it’s high, I’ll have to change my plans and just park along the W&OD or in a neighborhood.
Also, if anyone else wants to play hooky and join me, let me know
I don’t plan to roll out super early since the whole point of a day off is getting to sleep in a little, but I hope to leave before 10am.
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@TwoWheelsDC 155735 wrote:
Obviously it’s not 100% reliable, but Street View doesn’t show any parking signs in that lot whatsoever, beyond the notice that the park closes at 10pm. The NPS website just says “The grounds of Jones Point Park are open year-round from 6 am to 10 pm. Overnight parking is prohibited.” I think you’ll be fine parking there.
Thanks! Their compendium lists it as 3 hr parking, but I’ve honestly never seen signs–and I have seen signs at other lots like the Belle Haven one. So I’ll go for it, and just send an angry email if I get ticketed
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