The presidential primaries have got nothing on the Washington Metro when it comes to negative advertising. Every day, I am bombarded by radio ads telling me that if I choose to drive to Nationals park, I will not find parking, miss the entire game, and regret it for the rest of my life.
What’s wrong with this picture?
As thousands of fans can testify, the free Nats Express parking has been a piece of cake since opening day. Simply drive to Lot 8 at RFK Stadium, hop on one of many 
waiting shuttle buses, and be at the park in 10 minutes. There is never a traffic problem getting to Lot 8 via 395, and even after a game, the buses move quickly.
This week, as promised, my son and I decided to try one of the new cash parking lots which surround Nationals Park.
We chose Lot HH, because at $15.00 per game it’s the cheapest cash parking option, and while valet parking sounds convenient, it’s not likely to appeal to the masses.
Cash Lot HH at Nationals Park feels like one of those secrets reserved for DC residents in the know. The location is on South Capitol Street underneath the I-395 ramps — not easy to find if you’re not looking for it, but easy to get to from the C Street exit on the Southeast-Southwest Freeway.
Yes, it sounds like a scary location, but as you can see it was all well-lit, with it’s own traffic light and crosswalk to set you on your way to Nationals Park or back home without any hassles.
The parking lot was practically empty despite a near-sellout game, and the walk to the Nationals Park gate was a safe and leisurely 10 minutes, accompanied both ways by fans heading from the Capitol South metro stop.
As for traffic, here’s South Capitol Street right in front of Nationals Park a half hour before the first pitch on a dreaded weeknight.
So Metro, I have to ask, “Where’s the beef?” In reality, the worst backups I’ve seen near Nationals Park have been at the entrance to the Navy Yard Metro station.
I’m a big fan of Metro, but the team has got to put a stop to this scare campaign, which is keeping people away from the park. Stan Kasten and Adrian Fenty should both be calling for Metro to fire its ad agency and start over.
LET TEDDY WIN 
My family and I love lot HH and have been parking there since they stopped the parking at RFK. We walk with our 7 year old and 4 year old to the stadium. It takes about 15 minutes, but is worth the price and ease of exit when the game is over. The Nats did not renew their contract with lot HH, but parking is still available for $10/game. I’ve spoken with the owner of the lot and parking and security is available for every game, even though it’s not listed by the Nats. I highly recommend!
I agree with Samanta (but shhhhh…. we dont want too many people to know)
True! I spoke with the owners of the lot and their attendance is down now that the Nats don’t advertise the lot. Apparently the Nats wanted their employees to be able to park there without compensating the owner fairly so the Nats didn’t renew with them. So help out the lot owners and just let your friends know!