r/indianapolis • u/Existing-Scar-2032 • 2d ago

AskIndy Parking at Bottleworks

I went to the living room to see a movie a couple weeks ago and they always validate parking. Bottleworks has a new parking system that still charged me after I scanned my validation. I got charged 10.99 to park for 2 hours and wanted to know if this was user error or if other people are having the same issue with their new system?

I’ve tried to submit for a refund but ParkWhiz is the worse and nobody from the theater has returned my call to help.

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u/NeonGusta Beech Grove 2d ago

I've had several issues with having to double pay for parking.

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u/steamierae 2d ago

Curious bc I won’t be back if that’s the case

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u/Existing-Scar-2032 2d ago

Agreed. I’d rather go to an AMC and just park in their lot if this is an issue

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u/steamierae 2d ago

My exact thought

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u/StaleSalesSnail 1d ago

Chargeback.

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u/BreadstickNICK 2d ago

I think they validate if it’s less than 3 hours. But not 100%

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u/Icy-Wrongdoer-8896 2d ago

I can’t remember the exact time limit either but I know there is a limit and it’s not as long as some movies are which is stupid. That said, I usually just park on the street on Bellefontaine next to the Bottleworks, it’s cheaper than the lot parking by a lot. College has street parking that’s cheaper too.

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u/Existing-Scar-2032 2d ago

I believe this is correct. I was there for 2 :/

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u/Glazed-Donutt 1d ago

Not just you. This happened to me once after the switch and emailing the validation screenshot got it refunded, took a few days though.

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u/idiotio 1d ago

Try contacting Peak Parking

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u/Existing-Scar-2032 1d ago

It’s run by ParkWhiz now. I never had an issue with peak :/

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u/pbpretzels4 18h ago

It should be validated for under 3 hours. Once it hits that 3 hour mark you get bumped to being charged. I’m quite positive it’s in the movie theater’s lease. Going above the 3 hour mark they might not even give you a lower, one hour rate since they see it as you “shopped or hung around” Bottleworks and likely bump you up a tier. Thought I’d share my input!

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u/woodland-holm 7h ago

I had this issue a month or so ago. I think we ended up paying $4 when it’s usually validated. I don’t think they’re validating anymore but I couldn’t really find any info. I’ll probably just go to the Kan Kan in the future, but obviously can’t see more blockbuster types there