Find parking inPasadena

Pasadena’s official system for metered street parking uses pay stations and the city’s Passport Parking app, where you enter the posted zone or space number and pay by card or mobile payment. You can also pay for many garages, lots, and private facilities in Pasadena through ParkMobile, which lets you reserve and pay for a space in advance so you can drive straight to your spot instead of circling for parking.

Metered street parking and public garages in Pasadena use posted rates that depend on location and time of day, with higher prices in busy areas like Old Pasadena and the Playhouse District. You can always check the exact hourly rate and maximum daily cost on posted signs, pay stations, or the payment screen before you confirm. Using ParkMobile lets you see the current rate for a zone in the app before you start your session, so you know the price in advance and avoid surprises.

Many garages and lots in and around Pasadena allow advance reservations so you can secure a space before you arrive, especially near Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, and major venues. Booking ahead is helpful on busy nights and weekends when street parking is limited. With ParkMobile reservations you can find and reserve a spot in participating garages, compare options, and arrive knowing a space is already set aside for you.

Pasadena prohibits parking on most city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. unless you have a valid overnight parking permit or are in a clearly signed exemption area. Visitors can buy short-term overnight permits, and residents can apply for longer-term permits through the city. Choosing a reservable garage or lot through ParkMobile is an easy way to avoid overnight street rules and reduce the risk of a ticket.

Street parking in Pasadena is regulated by posted signs that may include time limits, meter requirements, residential permit zones, loading zones, and street sweeping times, and these rules are strictly enforced. Always read all nearby signs before leaving your car and make sure your vehicle is fully within legal spaces and not blocking driveways, crosswalks, or red curbs. When paying for metered or zone parking with ParkMobile, you can start and extend sessions from your phone within the posted time limits so you are less likely to overstay and receive a citation.