Visitor Information
All visitors are subject to security screening at public entrances and then required to sign in with the receptionist on the 6th Floor. For ADA Accomodations E-mail: [email protected]
Address:
100 Maryland Ave., 6th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Hours of Operation
First Floor Accessible Entrance :
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Second Floor Accessible Entrance:
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: entrance closed
Driving Directions
- Take the Falls Rd. Exit 5 on I270, and follow signs towards Rocville Town Center.
- Go thru traffic signal and you will be on Maryland Ave.
Public Parking
- From Maryland Ave., turn right onto E. Jefferson St. (Route 28 East). Entrance to public parking is on the right.
- For evening public hearings, additional parking is available in the Council Office Building (COB) from Monroe St. and Fleet St. entrances.
Metro
- Take Metro's Red Line to Rockville Metro Station
- Exit station at ROCKVILLE METRO STATION - WESTSIDE
- Walk - 13 min - 0.4 miles
- Take Metro walkway (crosses over Rt. 355).
- Continue straight ahead and proceed 1 block on E. Montgomery Ave. (past Regal Movie Theatre).
- Turn left on Maryland Ave & proceed 1 block.
- Cross at traffic light on E. Jefferson St. & proceed to Council Office Bldg.
Public Entrances
The public parking garage entrance is located at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and Monroe Street and accessible from both roads.
There are two accessible public entrances to the Council Office Building:
1. On E. Jefferson St. - Accessible entrance located on the first floor (in the rear of the building near the auditorium and loading zone).
2. On Maryland Ave. - Accessible entrance located on the second floor under brown canopy.
Access for People who use Mobility Devices
Directions from the Public Parking Garage to the Third Floor Council Hearing Room (via the Accessible First Floor Entrance)
There are eight ADA-compliant parking spaces in the visitor parking area, located on the bottom floor of the parking garage.
1. Find the A/B level elevator at the north-west corner of the parking lot and take the elevator to Level C/D.
2. Exit the elevator and turn right.
3. Make the next right and follow the railed path.
4. Continue along the sidewalk until you see automatic glass doors to your left. This entrance is located in the rear of the building near the auditorium and loading zone.
5. Security will direct you to the elevators at the end of the hallway. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Drop Off/Pick Up at the First Floor Entrance
Arrive early to drop-off visitor in the alleyway leading to the glass doors where the security screening station is located.
1. Traveling North on Monroe St. make the left before the East Jefferson St. (Route 28) & Monroe St. intersection. Do not enter the COB Parking Garage. Continue straight past the County fueling station towards the drop off area.
2. Traveling East on East Jefferson St. (Route 28), make a right (between the brick building and County fueling station) before the intersection at East Jefferson St. & Monroe St. Make another right in the alleyway to the drop off area.
Pick Up/Drop Off Point
This entrance is located on the first floor of the COB.
Security will direct you to the elevators at the end of the hallway. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Facility Reservations
The auditorium, cafeteria, and certain conference rooms in the Council Office Building may be used by the public and government agencies holding meetings of a civic, cultural or educational nature. Details about available spaces and fees can be found on the Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) website. Bookings must be completed at least seven days in advance by calling ActiveMONTGOMERY.