DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
The George Washington University
Mount Vernon Athletic Complex Usage Protocol
♦ All vehicles should enter the campus via the Whitehaven Parkway (refer to
directions to campus section below):
All vehicles that need to park should do so in the garage underneath the tennis
courts, which is the first left turn after entering the campus via the Whitehaven
Parkway (refer to enclosed campus map). The parking garage is attended on
weekdays from 7:00am to 10:00pm. The parking garage is free all day on the
weekends. Please note that visitors to the Mount Vernon Campus are never
allowed to park on the streets adjacent to the campus; those who do are subject
to fines and/or towing. Please do not park anywhere else on campus.
All vehicles that need to drop-off passengers should do so adjacent to the Clock
Tower, which is ahead on the left after entering the campus via the Whitehaven
Parkway (refer to enclosed map). After dropping off passengers, please do not
stop anywhere on the roadway adjacent to the athletic field. Vehicles
should continue on campus drive and circle back to the Clock Tower. To exit via
the Whitehaven Parkway, Vehicles should make a left after circling back to the
Clock Tower.
♦ Access to the campus is via the stairwell and elevator in the Clock Tower
(follow posted signs in the garage). For access to the Mount Vernon Tennis
Center please take the elevator to level 2.
♦ Spectator seating for the athletic field is on the side of the field opposite the
team benches. Spectator seating for the softball field is located on the outfield
hill. The observation tower located on the far side of the athletic field is off limits
at all times. Spectators should not stand on the side of the field adjacent
to the team benches or in the roadway adjacent to the field.
♦ Restrooms are located in the entryway to The Pub on the lower level of the
Ames Building.
♦ In case of an emergency, contact GW University Police at (202) 242-6111 or in
person at the Gatehouse inside the W Street entrance to campus. If you have
any questions regarding field use, contact the MVC Lloyd Gym front desk at 202242-6285; for the Mount Vernon Tennis Center, 202-242-6100.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE MOUNT VERNON ATHLETIC COMPLEX
From the North (Maryland)
♦ Follow I-495 West towards Silver Spring and continue to the exit for Wisconsin
Avenue, Route 355, which is the exit after Connecticut Avenue.
♦ Follow the exit for Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355 South and continue on
Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355 South for several miles to Tenley
Circle/Nebraska Avenue. About a block prior to Tenley Circle/Nebraska
Avenue there is a Best Buy and Container Store on the right, a Whole Foods
Market on the left, and the Tenleytown/AU Metro station entrances on both
sides.
♦ Turn right on Tenley Circle, then immediately bear left onto Nebraska Avenue.
Continue straight on Nebraska Avenue. At Ward Circle (you will see signs for
Massachusetts Avenue), stay in the left lane so you continue through the
Circle and on Nebraska Avenue. Once through the Circle, you will still be on
Nebraska Avenue and will pass the campus of American University on the
right. Just after the campus, Nebraska Avenue will begin to curve towards the
right, which will bring you to the intersection with Foxhall Road.
♦ Turn left onto Foxhall Road. Continue on Foxhall Road for several blocks and
through two traffic lights. At the first traffic light will be the intersection of
Garfield Avenue and at the second traffic light will be the Field School on the
left.
♦ Just after the second traffic light and passing the Field School, turn right onto
W Street and continue straight. The entrance to the Visitors Parking Lot will
be on the left. OR, after the second traffic light and the Field School, continue
to the third traffic light and turn right onto Whitehaven Parkway. The
entrance to the campus will be the first right and then the entrance to the
Parking Garage will be the first left inside the campus entrance.
From the South (Virginia)
♦ Cross the Potomac River using either the Roosevelt or Key Bridge. If using the
Roosevelt Bridge, continue on the Whitehurst Freeway to the intersection with M
Street/Canal Road. If using the Key Bridge, the intersection with M Street/Canal
Road will be directly ahead at the end of the bridge.
♦ Turn left onto Canal Road and continue straight past the entrance to
Georgetown University on the right. Just after the entrance, the road will split
into Canal Road (towards the left) and Foxhall Road (towards the right).
♦ Follow Foxhall Road (towards the right) and continue straight for a few miles
past the intersections with MacArthur Boulevard and then Reservoir Road.
The next major intersection after Reservoir Road is with Whitehaven
Parkway. Turn left onto Whitehaven Parkway. The entrance to the campus
will be the first right and then the entrance to the Parking Garage will be the
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first left inside the campus. OR, continue to the next intersection after
Whitehaven Parkway, which is W Street, and turn left onto W Street and then
continue straight. The entrance to the Visitors Parking Lot will be on the left.
From Washington, DC
♦ From Connecticut, Wisconsin, or Massachusetts Avenues: Take Nebraska
Avenue south (toward American University). Once past Massachusetts
Avenue, turn left onto Foxhall Road at the third light. Follow Foxhall Road
approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right onto W Street. The entrance to
Mount Vernon Campus is on your left.
♦ From M Street (Georgetown): Follow M Street, NW through Georgetown, past
the Key Bridge. Stay to the right and this street will become Foxhall Road
(Canal Street will veer off to the left at the light). Follow Foxhall Road up the
hill, past the intersections with MacArthur Boulevard and Reservoir Road
(approximately 1.5 miles from Key Bridge). Once you pass the German
Embassy (large white building at the top of the hill), Mount Vernon College
will be on your left. Turn left at the second street onto W Street. The
entrance to Mount Vernon College is on your left.
For information on The Vern Express, the free shuttle service connecting the
Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campuses,
visit www.gwired.gwu.edu/mvcl/express.
Each team/organization is responsible for disseminating this
protocol to each participant. Failure of teams/organizations to
adhere to these guidelines will determine future scheduling.
Further, each team/organization is responsible for monitoring
and managing their activity/event. Inquiries to contract GW
Athletics for event management should be made during the
scheduling process.
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