This parking garage is fine, but there are cheaper parking garages in Old Town Pasadena. The flat rate for parking is $11 on weekends, no matter how short of a stay. It was the closest parking garage to Bone Kettle, so we parked here. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and they had plenty of parking. Surprisingly, there were a lot of cars in the garage when we came back. None of the pay stations were working so there was a parking attendant at the gate collecting money before you exit. read more

Do not use this parking structure. They do not honor validation. They charge full amount.

This lot is quite expensive - it's mainly worth it if you are staying max time ($12) or if you're going to a restaurant on Union and you're not cool with walking several blocks. The cheapest lots are closer to Green and Fair Oaks/Raymond. It is a safe lot and it is convenient if you don't want to walk far; however, I think that the "Schoolhouse" lot is the one you want to search for if you want a cheaper lot. read more

One Colorado Parking - Updated August 2025 - Parking Near Me - Pasadena, California

One Colorado Parking is located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, but getting in can be a bit of a hassle. They've closed off the entrance at the alley, so now you have to enter through an area where there's constant pedestrian traffic, which slows things down. The flat rate is $11 if you enter after 5pm on Fridays, and it's the same all day on Saturdays and Sundays. It's an automated parking facility, so you pay before returning to your car. However, once you're in, you're committed to paying the $11, even if you don't stay long. The one good thing was that I didn't have trouble finding a parking spot once inside the structure. Overall, parking here is expensive. If you know of more affordable parking structures nearby, I'd recommend using those. If you're meeting friends, carpooling might be the way to go. read more

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Avoid at all costs. Deceptive pricing. We parked here because the movie theater provides 3 hour validation. We came after 3 hours and 12 minutes. Because we were 12 hours over the validation, it reverted to the full price. Complete waste of having companies validate. read more

One elevator was out and a security guard warned us the other one making a strange noise. So, we had to take the stairs. Not the end of the world, but for the $12 flat rate one would expect that an elevator was working. Would definitely. It recommend to anyone with mobility issues. read more

One of the most expensive parking garages in Pasadena where more than 90% of the time you will end up paying $11 even if you're there for 15 minutes or less. The sign with the pricing can be very misleading because the first thing you read is $1 per 20 minutes. However, all day Saturday and Sunday and weekday evenings are a flat rate of $11. They seem to be deceitful and over charge by design since they are also one of the few Electrify America EV charging locations in the area. If you enter the garage before 6AM on weekdays you will also end up paying the full $11 rate for the night before. Pretty evil if you ask me. read more

Unfortunately the sign is misleading. Was in the area to pick up an order and saw the sign outside that there was parking for pick ups - $1.00 for first 20 minutes. There were even spots in the lot designated for order pick ups. I was charged the full price of $11 for parking 15 minutes because they do flat rate on Saturdays and Sundays. Didn't even get a receipt upon exit. read more

Don't ever park here. They put out a sign out on the weekends saying $1 for first 20 minutes but it's actually a flat rate of $11 on the weekends which they add on separately, but you wouldn't see it otherwise. Don't bother putting out the sign on the weekends if you're gonna charge people the full price the entire day.. Scammers here Park at De Lacey Lot instead. $1 first hour, $2 per hour after that read more

Quick, easy and affordable. Just the way I like my parking. Parking structure is perfectly located in the downtown area and gives you walking access to all the surrounding business. You pull up, grab your ticket and on the way out pay with your card. It is $4 for the first 20 minutes or $15 for the entire day. read more

This is one of the parking garages that makes accessing the many eateries in Pasadena possible. It is a little hard to find with all the nearby one-way streets; I had to make a few circles to find the entrance. There are two entrances, and parking is $1 per 20 minutes, which I thought was pretty fair since it was capped at $8 / day. The spots here are quite compact, so parking a large car is more of a chore than normal. Fortunately, I came alone and only wanted to pick up coffee. To my surprise, my 10-15 minute visit and no validation allowed me to exit at no cost. I was confused and sat in my car for 30 seconds until I realized the guard rail was already raised for me. read more

Good place to park in old town Pasadena to go to the UCLA games (8$) and take the parsons parking lot shuttle. That lot is usually 20$! Eeeek! Safe an easy in and out. read more

I GOT CHARGED $15 for 30 minutes AND NO WAY TO FIGHT IT!! No customer service and I just gave up. Total FRAUD and rip off and absolutely no one there to help resolve issues. was supposed to be like $5 for less than an hour read more

Bunch of inept morons who run this place. I highly doubt the manager will see this complaint?? How are you going to charge $8 for people picking up an order from a restaurant?? The spots say 20 minutes free but it's more like 15. They don't even tell you that but instead mislead people thinking it's 20 because that's what's on the sign. I took way less than 20 minutes but I still had to cough up $8 that's just highway robbery if you happen to go over a minute. During the week there's a sign that says every 20 minutes is $1 but do the switcharoo on the weekend where they have $8 flat. I will tell everyone to avoid using this garage. You should be be ashamed of yourselves. read more

One Colorado Parking - $8 just to be in there for 16 minutes. This is highway robbery at its finest. - Parking Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Worse parking garage in Pasadena! First of all they charge $8 a to park! They constantly over sell their spaces so then you are going around in circles looking for parking l and there are no spaces! Even when you pay for a monthly pass there are days when the garage is closed for no apparent reason. The spaces are not evenly split so you might have someone park so close to your car you can't get into your car. Or they will hit your car while trying to force themselves into a space. I've had both happen to me. The "security" they use is useless. The machines they use to take the tickets and payment are consistently either out of order or don't work properly. I would avoid this parking garage and use the 90 mins free parking at Green and FairOaks Schoolhouse parking. Or just take Uber or Lyft to Old Town and avoid the parking nightmare all together! But definitely don't see this garage unless you want a major headache. read more

Ample parking at this structure but it comes with a hefty price tag. Parked here to return something at Patagonia (literally downstairs and across the street) that took 15 mins if that, and paid $10 to park. Patagonia does not validate and they said coffee shops would but they don't. Just don't park here. You are better off parking at the De Lacey structure. $1 for the first hour and $2 for every hour after. read more

Normally this parking structure is not my favorite but today I have to give a very positive shoutout to Ryan, one of the employees, who really helped with a ticket issue I had. I appreciated his efforts and friendliness! read more

I parked here yesterday. I was in a restaurant for about 2 hours and I only paid $6. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was a bit expensive, but I was happy to pay it. I was happy to pay it so that I wouldn't have to worry about parking meters. Plus, my car was safe in a parking garage. There are like 5 levels in this parking garage. Since I came here on a weekend, most of the spots were all taken. I ended up finding a parking spot on the 4th floor. The parking spots are pretty wide and big. I had no trouble with parking. You must pay before you go to your car to leave. You cannot pay right before you exit because there is no register. They take both cash and credit. read more

Don't park your car here on the weekends or Fridays after 5. The smallest print sign stating that on weekends parking here is flat rate at $11. We charged our car for 20 min and was charged $11. They need to make their sign more clear and not just a esthetically pleasing. read more

Parking space is adequate. The issue is I had, is that I had to pay $8 for parking even though I got 2 validations! Each validation is at least 3 hours work. One at a restaurant and the other at the movie theater. I was there for only 3 hours, maybe 3 hours 30 minutes tops. It is $1 per 20 minutes so even if I went over 30 minutes, that should be $2, although with 2 validations I shouldn't have to pay any. I paid at the gate rather than prepay and didn't want to complain since it was a Saturday night and crowded with cars behind me. $8 isn't the end of the world but a rip off. read more

BE AWARE!!!! We were with friends paid the FLAT rate of $6 and started chatting. When we were leaving, the machine wanted to charge us again we talked to the manager who said we would have to pay again since you have 15 minutes to leave the parking once you pay. THAT DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE SINCE IT IS A FLAT RATE!!!! Instead of using common sense and letting us out they charged $12 for 3 hours!!!! Shady BUSINESS!! Stay out! read more

16.00 to park for 40 minutes. 8.00 maximum for all-day parking. Yes, I misplaced my ticket.

Flat rate is not valid if you take more than 15 min to exit. Have to pay two flat rates, even though there is no time to exit printed on the parking ticket when we pay. Manager refused to help us and say he Couldn't do anything about it and called the security. Avoid the parking lot. FLAT RATE IS A FLAT RATE AND SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TWICE!! Terrible costumer service!!! read more

I always park here in Old Town Pasadena because they have spots for larger Trucks! Parking is also cheap there. The first 90 mins are free and then it's a few dollars after that. I have only ever paid like 2 dollars there as opposed to the outrageous fees for garages and attended lots in the area. read more

My favorite place to park!!! There are always spaces available and I have only had a problem with charges once. I prepaid at the station but the system didn't recognize at the gate. I contacted them and was credited promptly. This is hands down my favorite lot of all the cities. They also have a car wash available which I haven't used but seems quite convenient. read more

Went to self-checkout and it wouldn't take my credit card told me to go to exit check-out. Went to exit checkout and it charged me more. Called for service and they refused to resolve and refused to give me contact information for the supervisor. Ended up paying in order to avoid being arrested - the security and shift supervisor refused to resolve and refused to give me contact information for their supervisors. read more

Even though they have the wheelchair accessibility sign, this place has NO parking slots for the disabled, so if you have a lift van or need to fully open your car's door to get your wheelchair out, there won't be space for you to do so as you'll be blocked by the cars parked on either side of you. Not sure how the city of Pasadena allows them to get away with it. I have a mind to complain to the city and maybe even to my state representative. read more

Hi One Colorado Team , so I've been parking here at this place for like 4 years now for work and I usually tell everyone to come and park here, but after today I don't now how I feel about this place. The security guards look upset all the time like if they are being forced to be there. Not sure if it's with everyone or discrimination . I use to know the supervisor and other guards back then, they were awesome. And the other day I had payed for my ticket cash and then after I payed for it I didn't get out before the "15 minute" rule. And after trying to talk to guard he didn't care and made me pay again !! That's not fair , that's two flat rates of $8. Then to top it off Today i lost my ticket , i had to pay a maximum fee of $16 instead of the original $6 flat rate on weekends. After attempting to talk to the guy In the parking office he said I had to pay the full $16. I park there all the time !! Like really I'm suppose to be parking there tomorrow but ima go to Laz or somewhere else. And to top it off on this picture below that is already on yelp says if you lose ticket pay maximum, maximum being $8 not $16 . Rude service ! read more

One Colorado Parking - Parking Near Me - Pasadena, California

Honestly, one of the best structures iv ever parked in. After parking here my standards of parking lots have sky rocketed. The machines are quick and easy to use, the structure is well lit, clean and the staff is very helpful and always there tending to needs making my experience a safe and secure one. I, also love how close the structure is to everything making parking here so convenient. read more

I've been to a fair share of parking structures and this one by far has been the most easily accessible, affordable (in this area) and clean. They're machines are understandable (for once) and staff extremely friendly. The patrolling is another reason why I love this spot. I feel safe every time I come here, afternoon and/or night! Thanks guys!! read more

This parking structure is an excellent one to use when visiting Old Town Pasadena. It is very clean, the rates are reasonable, and I feel safe walking in and out of it as a female at night. Thank you and keep up the good work! read more

This parking structure is great. I never have my issues parking here, the machines are direct and simple to use. It's pretty central to any shopping area, the staff is friendly and helpful even in asking directions. All in all I always park here I never have any issues. read more

The machines are efficient and helpful. Pretty self-explanatory and if you're not tech-savy, one of the team members will help you. More importantly, location is great. Your central to everything (shops, movies, and restaurants). If you are unsure of whats around, ask someone around and they'll guide you. I've been going to Pasadena for over a decade now and don't park anywhere else. Try it and you'll see for yourself. read more