Parked here today and had no issues. It was the middle of the day on a Friday so it wasn't too…read morebusy, but it's a great location and seems like it could get pretty busy on a weekend! Met a friend for lunch across the street and this was in walking distance not only from the restaurant, but also some great shopping too! Would definitely park in this garage again if I'm in the area again.

Metropolis parking - what a rip off. Will be finding other places to shop and dine. Broadway…read morePlaza ought to know better. Treat people like crap in the garage and wonder why they don't come back.

This lot takes forever to go in and out of. The lower floor is all reserved for "management" but…read moremost of those spots are empty. So instead we have to go round and round up floors. There's two slow elevators at opposite corners. Free parking for 3 hours.

Reviewing a parking garage may not be a topic that stimulates much interest, but if you ever have…read moreto look for a place to park while in downtown Walnut Creek, this may stir up some interest and maybe even a glimmer of excitement. Visitors to the area can avoid the headache of looking for street parking or getting lost or having to circle the blocks until a space can be found. Plus, street parking is more expensive! South Locust Street allows the first hour free and then $1.25/hr afterward. This parking garage is in an ideal location, because there are so many popular restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance. It's not the largest parking facility I have been to. There is a limited height range and the spaces are a bit narrow. During busy days, you may find yourself circling around until you reach higher elevations. Fortunately, we didn't have to experience too much stress during our parking space search. Driving a big pick up truck can do that! Exiting and paying was quick and convenient. We will most likely be using this facility again during our next visit to town.

I am super glad to find a parking garage within the downtown Walnut Creek area where they offer…read morefree parking (for the first three hours), and then after that the rate seems pretty fair to me and they seem to display the parking rates pretty conspicuously (see attached photo). With the main entry gate at the intersection of Main Street and Botelho Drive (just right across from Gott's), this parking structure was super easy to find, and it was so nice to be able to know the count of available parking spots right off the bat before I even entered the parking structure. And each individual parking stall also had a light indicator that would turn red if occupied or green if available. And the building seemed to be pretty well-maintained. Generally I found it to be pretty clean. So, I am happy that I found this parking garage.

Came here today and all the elevators were broken/out of order. I had a stroller and had to walk…read moredown where the cars were going with my baby. This was not safe at all. I wish there was some notice before entering the lot indicating this. I just kept thinking about individuals who use wheelchairs and what they did to get down, especially if they were parked higher than we were. I feel like this was not safe or complaint with ADA standards. The attendants didn't even know the elevators weren't working. Do better Walnut Creek parking, it's 2023. We need information upfront and accessibility for those who need elevators.

If it wasn't for the free parking on the upper floors I would have given a 1 star rating. Until…read morerecently all the floors have been free. When the first floor was converted to pay for parking, signs that looked exactly like the 4 four free hours of parking were installed. Now you have to read a QR code to make a payment and the cost for parking isn't listed anywhere to read before parking. The light in the stairwell from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor has been out for weeks and the stairwell itself hasn't been cleaned or painted in years. Also I couldn't find a sign anywhere with contact information in case of an emergency or unexpected situation. Have looked online and only find numbers that have been disconnected. What was once a very good place to park is now about average.

Downtown Walnut Creek is a busy place on Saturday night. But there's plenty of parking if you know…read morewhere to look! The Olympic Place Parking Lot is FREE, but does take a little effort to navigate. We ended up on the roof and had to walk down as the elevator was out-of-service. Past that, it was an easy walk to our dinner at Melo's Italian Table.

the Broadway Plaza is easily the main highlight of Walnut Creek. this area is full of great…read morerestaurants, high end shops, elite businesses and a beautiful, live neighborhood that also has parks and activities that's a W for Walnut Creek

Broadway Plaza was our first stop after landing at SFO & picking up our rental car! We had a…read morewedding to attend later that day and needed to pick up some goodies that I forgot to pack LOL. It's a very nice outdoor shopping mall in Walnut Creek, with around 80 shops. We arrived at opening hours for stores so it was pretty quiet when we visited. Easy to navigate and they have free parking, up to 3hrs! They have a lot of popular stores (Zara, Macy's, Nordstrom, etc). Overall, had a pleasant experience here and we were in and out ;))

Grateful that Plaza Escuela has parking garages available with paid and free parking. The lower…read morelevel has paid meter parking. Upper levels have 3 hours free parking. Be mindful of the signs as some are reserved spots or spots for electric vehicles. MPH 10 (I'm pretty sure is the max), but I've seen some cars drive a little faster which I don't like cause what if they hit someone walking or a car backing out or coming in the opposite direction? Elevators and stairs available on I think it was 3 out of 4 corners of the building floors. Update: mph is 5

BEWARE!! DONT PARK HERE. Unless you are desperate. Poor planning of infrastructure.limited time…read more like what other says here and dont deserve a star. Definitely not a free parking. Even on a weekend or even on a sunday. Wrong move. I will never come to this garage again or even in a walnut creek. Parking sucks! Charge alot. Limited parking hours. Like what others say how can you enjoy 2-3 hrs of movie, eating out and shopping on this kind of rules for the parking. And yea, that ticket is for a sunday. Corrupt private owners. Corrupt.

We picked this parking garage because it was the closest option to the restaurant we were going to,…read morebut honestly, I'm not a big fan. Everything feels extremely narrow. The lanes are tight, and every turn felt like I was one move away from scratching another car. The "compact" parking spots are really compact -- to the point where a lot of them aren't even usable. As we drove up to the fourth floor, we saw several spots that were partially blocked just because the stalls are too narrow, not because people parked badly. That said, I'm still thankful this garage exists, especially in downtown Walnut Creek where parking can be a mess. The free first hour is also a nice perk. Overall, it does the job, but it's definitely not my favorite place to park.

Average large automated parking garage. It's a little confusing the way they designed the inside…read moreand driving up and down. The spots are mostly narrow and compact so if someone parks a large vehicle it's too small for other cars. It's easy enough to pay and use for parking downtown.

So many places to eat and walk off your food here. Great vibe and was recommended by our front desk…read moreperson from our hotel. Had an awesome dinner at Tomatina and had our son and his girlfriend join us. So much selection of restaurants we have to come back and try other places.

This shopping plaza, which was built on the former site where Walnut Creek Grammar School sat from…read more1912 (a school built to replace where Central School had stood since 1872) is a now a popular shopping destination for both residents and visitors to Walnut Creek. There is a Walnut Creek Historical Society marker in the form of a statue denoting this site at Olympic Boulevard (at Locust Street). You can watch a short and informative video about Walnut Creek Grammar School on Youtube narrated by Former Walnut Creek Mayor, Bob Schroder, who also attended the grammar school! www.//tinyurl.com/yc5hhh5o The current primary tenant that draws in the crowds that stand waiting in line is The Cheesecake Factory, which is housed in the former Andronico's location from when Plaza Escuela was modernized in the year 2000. It's a central location where you can hang out on the benches and people watch or chill with your friends, which many of the local teens do on the weekends. Or you can take a pleasant stroll to Century Theater across the way and the shops in Olympia Plaza, to Main Street Plaza across the street, to Broadway Plaza down the street, or to Alma Park Plaza. It's also a short walk from the apartments at Alma Park and Park Place. There is parking to be found in two garages, as well as metered parking on the street. Eateries in the plaza are: + The Cheesecake Factory + Ruth's Chris Steak House + Ike's Lair + Buckhorn Grill + Chipotle Mexican Grill + Pizza My Heart + Pressed Juicery + Poke Bar The retailers in the plaza are: + Tilly's + Men's Wearhouse + The Container Store + Forever 21 + Ann Taylor Loft + Uniqlo + Camera West The services in the plaza are: + Yoga Works + Trufusion + AAA

I am happy to update my review but as of today I can't call anyone to inquire about options for…read moreevent parking. We would like to prepay without having 3 or 4 dozen tickets to validate and pay for but it looks like that's what we will have to do. It would be nice if there was an attendant that could assist with this or at least a phone number/office to contact. I have parked here with no issues before but, I would say that it is a lot that is maybe remotely monitored?

I paid $10.00 for 2 hours and 5 minutes. I realize this garage is convenient if dining at Il…read moreFornaio, but next time I will park elsewhere.

I wanted to THANK the great customer service staff at ParkSmart NEWELL location…read more We are new to the area, my wife took our son to Emergency Room across the street, and being unfamiliar with the area she parked at the nearest open location which was a little plaza across the street. When she came back, - she had a citation for expired meter. Sure enough, as the emergency room takes a long time, and there was no way to come out and extend the meter. I wanted to THANK A LOT the considerate staff that reviewed our situation and dismissed this ticket for us (we provided the initial payment info and the ER visit note). My whole call and response experience was great and the gentlemen I spoke with was super polite and sympathetic, we received the reminder/explanation of the rules, guidance on the Kaiser Parking facility location, and the dismissal of our ticket! Again, thank you so much for the great Staff Team working for you and outstanding Customer Service! Happy Holidays! Vlad L.

Dropped change into meter and matched my phone timer to it. Upon returning there was a ticket…read moreissued less than 8 minutes prior. Sounds like they have an issue of clock calibrations or purposely adjust time to allow tickets. I've read ParkScam's CA and DMV rulings not supporting them or allowing access to car owners info. Thank you DMV https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/parksmart-inc-v-dep-891432987 Parksmart only works for private land owners and has been denied by DMV for access to the public's driving records or issuing DMV denials.