My suggestion would be to park at Hillman Garage across from Buddy's Crab and walk to Gate 1. Gate 1 is closed to any automobile traffic but open to pedestrians. Also I do not think you can drive your car on the yard and park unless you have a permit from USNA. At the Hillman Garage the price is reasonable at $20 a day. I would not park in the street by the Yard there is a specific time limit that is sometimes enforced. I would not want to see you get a parking ticket. Hope this helps. Daughter will also be attending and will park at the garage. A couple of good places to eat are the Boatyard, Chick and Ruth's, Davis' Pub, Sofi's Crepes.