The Venue
NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction
Getting Here
Address:
5830 University Research Court
College Park, Maryland 20740
PDF with general direction to NCWCP
Driving Directions:
§ From Reagan National Airport
§ From Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Upon arrival:
§ Please enter through the security gate using the right-most lane closest to the guard house.
§ Be prepared to show a form of identification.
§ Proceed to undercover parking garage (see map). Parking is free.
§ Use the visitor entrance in the front of the building and show identification at security.
Mass Transportation
The College Park Metro Station (Green Line) is located approximately 1 mile from the NCWCP.
There are three ways to get from the metro station to NCWCP:
§ A UMD shuttle provides service to the NCWCP during rush hour. The stop is listed on the schedule as M-Square, Stop 5.
Please check the 109 River Road schedule for times; the Trip Planner is also available.
§ Walking using the sidewalks:
Exit the station toward River Road.
Cross River Road at the bricked pedestrian walk and turn right.
Follow River Road for approximately 3/4 of a mile.
Turn left onto University Research Court.
Proceed to the end of the street. NCWCP is on the left.
§ Walking using a paved shortcut (see map):
Exit the station toward River Road.
Cross River Road at the bricked pedestrian walk and turn right.
Follow River Road until you come to a paved path on the left.
Take the path to the NCWCP building.
Nearby Hotels
§ The Hotel at the University of Maryland
§ Comfort Inn & Suites College Park