Question 1

Q: How is the City of Golden changing its parking program?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Golden's parking program remains the same. Here is a quick overview of what is changing: 
Downtown Paid parking has expanded to all days of the week (holidays and weekends included).
The cost to park is $2.50/hr.
Permit parking only for the Golden Community Center lots (10th, 8th and overflow) Fridays – Sundays.

Question 2

Q: How is parking managed at the Golden Community Center?

Accepted Answer

The Golden Community Center (GCC) has three lots: 8th Street, 10th Street and the dirt overflow lot off the 10th Street cul-de-sac.  The lots are regulated as follows:
 
Monday – Thursday:  No parking restrictions
Friday – Sunday: Permit parking only.  You must have a Golden Resident Permit or be a GCC member or user. 
 
GCC daily pass or punch pass holders can register your license plate at the front desk.
 
If you have any questions, please stop by the GCC front desk during your next visit.

Question 3

Q: Can I park for free on downtown streets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The first two hours of on-street parking will continue to be free (limited to two free hours per day). You do not need to register at a kiosk for free on-street, two-hour parking. Please be aware that the two-hour window is enforced.

Question 4

Q: How much does it cost to park in the parking garages and downtown surface parking lots?

Accepted Answer

The first two hours will continue to be free and require registering your license plate.  Each additional hour is $2.50 with a daily maximum of $10.  Visitors can purchase a weekly permit for $50.Please be aware that garages and surface lot regulations are enforced.

Question 5

Q: Can Golden residents get permits to park downtown up to two hours without using the pay to park kiosks or phone system?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Golden residents are eligible for two hours of free parking each day. This requires annually registering for the Golden Resident Permit for each vehicle. Residents planning to park longer than two hours must register via the QR code or a payment kiosk and pay the hourly rate.

Question 6

Q: Are parking permits available for downtown residents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Downtown residents can continue to purchase a permit for free 24/7 parking in the two garages (on-street and surface lot parking is not included). Existing 2024 permits register your license plate for each vehicle. Permit fees vary by building and the number of vehicles.

Question 7

Q: Does the Golden Resident Permit allow me to park in the neighborhood permit zones?

Accepted Answer

No.  Only residents and employees within a neighborhood permit zone permitted to park in these zones.  The Golden Resident Permit only pre-registers holders for the free two-hour parking zones in Downtown and 10th Street and the Golden Community Center lots.

Question 8

Q: Are parking permits available for downtown employees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Downtown employees can register for a permit through their employer for free 24/7 parking on side streets in the ‘DT Zone’ and the two public garages. The permit is valid for six months and must be renewed by the employer through their employer permit portal. Employee parking continues to be prohibited on Washington Avenue and portions of side streets without the ‘DT Zone’ sign.

Question 9

Q: How does ADA parking work?

Accepted Answer

The City of Golden provides signed ADA parking spots in accordance with the Colorado State Statutes, 42-3-204 and 42-4-1208 and is compliant with all ADA requirements.

Persons with disabilities who have a valid ADA license plate or placard, may park in any public or private designated ADA spot, but the parking of such vehicles is subject to any fee imposed in such area.  Any person found to have violated the ADA parking regulations shall be fined.

The only parking placard exempt from paying for parking is the purple Remuneration Exempt Disability Parking Placard in Colorado. Click here for more information on ADA parking.

Please see the parking map for locations of ADA parking spots.

Question 10

Q: How do I dispute a parking violation?  What if I don’t agree with Park Golden Co’s decision?

Accepted Answer

Parking violations can be disputed online within twenty (20 days), please read the process below. Protest of Administrative Citation below. Evidence supporting the appeal must be uploaded to the website. For examples of general reasons a violation will not be dismissed, click here.

Protest of Administrative Citation
A person served with an Administrative Citation may file a notice of protest within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of service of the notice. Compliance with this time limit shall be a jurisdictional prerequisite to any protest and failure to comply shall bar any such protest. The notice of protest shall be made in writing and filed with the municipal court, and contain the following information: (1) The reason the protestant believes the administrative citation is objectionable, incorrect or illegal. (2) The type of dispute involved and the time during which it occurred. (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the protestant. (4) If the protestant is to be represented by another person, the name address, and telephone number of the representative. (5) The signature of the protestant, or legal representative. As soon as practicable after receiving the written notice of protest, the court administrator shall notify the designated Hearing Officer who shall schedule a date, time and location for the hearing. Written notice of the date, time and location of the hearing shall be personally served upon or sent by first class mail to the responsible party at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.

Administrative costs of not less than $100.00 but not more than $300.00 shall be assessed in addition to the penalty in the event that the Hearing Officer does not dismiss the citation.

Question 11

Q: Why is the parking contractor managing the parking fine dispute process instead of the City?

Accepted Answer

Park Golden Co will manage permitting to enforcement to violation disputes to simplify the City’s parking system. Residents, businesses and visitors have raised issues about the complexity of the current system operated with multiple contractors.

Question 12

Q: Why is the City expanding downtown parking regulations to seven days a week

Accepted Answer

Downtown Golden has become increasingly popular every day of the year due to a diverse mix of businesses, outdoor opportunities and small-town charm. Residents and businesses have expressed a need for daily parking regulation and enforcement.

Question 13

Q: Where can I get information on parking in the City of Golden?

Accepted Answer

Map ‘N Park has information on parking locations, permitting, parking rates and violation disputes.

Question 14

Q: How can I get a guest parking permit?

Accepted Answer

Guest permits will be available in the neighborhood permit zones beginning May 1, 2024. If you have existing physical guest tags, they will continue to be honored.  If you need a replacement tag, please Contact Us.

Question 15

Q: I’m a contractor working in Golden.  How do I know if I need to get a guest parking permit?

Accepted Answer

Contractors may pay for parking or FREE parking is available at all times in the Clear Creek Parking Lot, located at 304 10th St.

Question 16

Q: Does Park Golden Co share private information about users?

Accepted Answer

Park Golden Co's privacy policy can be found here.

Question 17

Q: What is Park Golden Co's contact policy?

Accepted Answer

Park Golden Co will return emails and contact form submissions within one to two business days.

Need help in your permit zone? Please reach out to us at 720-885-3035 to request an ambassador for your permit zone.

For in person needs please schedule an appointment to ensure accessibility and availability.

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