Parking

Downtown Orillia Waterfront

Waterfront parking at Couchiching Beach Park, Centennial Park and Veterans' Memorial Park is free of charge for residents and visitors alike with the exception of boat trailer parking. See the boat trailer parking information section for details. 

Parking is also available within walking distance in the downtown. See the Downtown Orillia Parking Map for details.  

J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park (450 Atherley Road)

Parking within J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is free of charge for residents and visitors alike with the exception of during special events (i.e. Mariposa Folk Festival). Boat trailer parking within J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is prohibited. See the boat trailer parking information section for more information. 

Parking is prohibited on all City streets and lots from November 15 to April 15 from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

This provision is in effect whether it is snowing or not. Your vehicle may be ticketed and towed. The fine for overnight parking during this time is $50.00.

Orillia residents requiring off-street parking overnight are allowed to park within the boulevard (the space on their driveway between the sidewalk and the roadway) year-round, provided the vehicle is parked at least 1.5 meters back from the sidewalk and at least 1.5 meters back from the roadway. 

Overnight parking permits are available in two municipal lots. Residents must follow the application process in order to obtain a permit if there is space available.

Rates and Time Limits

On-Street

Mississaga Street East and West Street North/South: $3.00 an hour. 

Mississaga Street West and all side streets: $1.75 an hour.

On-street metered parking has a two hour time limit.

Off-street/Pay and Display

Rates for off-street parking in Pay and Display Lots 2 and 5 are $1.25/hour. All other pay and display municipal parking lots are $1.00/hour. 

Pay and Display parking lots have a minimum 15-minute purchase time and is enforced Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. When parking is needed for longer periods of time, residents and visitors are encouraged to park in the municipal lots which have five-hour or eight-hour time limits.

Please look for posted signage that indicates the time limit in the lots. Unexpired time on a Pay and Display stub can be used at any other municipal Pay and Display parking lot, or metered parking lot in the downtown area.

The cost to park in Lot 15 is $3.00/hour and can only be be paid by using the Passport Parking mobile application. The Passport Parking app is user friendly and available to download from all major app stores.

Map

PassportParking App

Say hello to convenient parking with the PassportParking app!  No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. 

Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy!  Just park where you see PassportParking app signs and decals, pay for your parking session from your phone, and be on your way.

Park. Pay. Be On Your Way with the PassportParking app!

The temporary municipal parking lot, known as “Lot 15,” consists of 50 permit parking spaces, 49 standard parking spaces and 3 accessible parking spaces in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The temporary lot is accessible via Colborne Street East with two pedestrian pathways to access Front Street South and Mississaga Street East. Lot 15 is available from April 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024.

The cost to park in the new temporary Lot 15 will be $3 per hour, Monday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Given the temporary nature of the lot, pay-and-display machines will not be installed. Parking can be paid by using the Passport Parking mobile application.

Read the news release for more details.

To report a broken meter at a municipal parking lot, please contact the Development Services and Engineering Department - Legislative Services Division at 705-325-2313. 

There are a limited number of monthly permit parking spaces available in the two of the City's downtown area parking lots.

Monthly permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be purchased by attending the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South (First Floor), Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

• A permit entitles users to "Monday to Sunday" use of the permit parking area
• Permit spaces that are not prepaid at least 30 days prior to the start of the month will be made available to others
• Permit parking spaces are not guaranteed; Council may remove or re-locate permit parking spaces if deemed necessary
• Current permits (with month, expiry and lot number) must be displayed in the front of your vehicle and be clearly visible through the windshield
• Residents must follow the application process in order to obtain a permit if there is space available.

24 Hour Permit Parking in Lot 1 and Lot 6

There are 10 overnight parking permits in Lot 1 and 15 overnight parking permits in Lot 6.

• You must apply for a permit. Once approved, permits can be picked up at City Hall, first floor Treasury
  • Printable Hardcopy Application
  • Electronic Application
• $1,250 plus HST per year (will be sold on a yearly basis).
• Permits will be sold on a first come first served basis and will require an application to ensure the need for parking is between the hours of midnight and 7:00 a.m.
• There is a no parking restriction in these spaces between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. from November 15 - April 15 to accommodate winter maintenance. 

Orillia residents, and those who pay taxes directly to the City can park their boat trailer for free with an approved Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit.  The Boat Trailer Parking Program runs from May 15 - October 15 annually, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, including public holidays.  A permit is not needed outside of these timeframes.

The program applies to trailers that are carrying a boat including a dinghy and personal watercraft (i.e. jet ski or sea-doo), but does not apply to a trailer carrying a canoe or kayak.  

To apply, Orillia taxpayers need to upload their Trailer Licence Permit (ownership), showing both the trailer licence number and their City of Orillia address. If the permit does not show an Orillia address, you must also upload a second piece of identification such as your driver’s licence, tax bill or another utility bill to show proof of address.

Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit Application

Residents/taxpayers can request Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permits for multiple trailers associated with their Orillia address but must fill in a separate request form and provide documentation for each trailer.

Permits will be issued by email within five business days from the request date. There is no opportunity for residents/taxpayers to get a Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit in person. The Orillia Public Library is able to assist residents with the printing of their permits during regular business hours for a cost of $0.25. Residents who do not have access to the internet can have another person fill out the Resident Boat Trailer Parking Permit request form on their behalf.

The locations included in the Boat Trailer Parking Program are the Centennial Park Boat Launch parking lot (50 Centennial Dr.), and the Collins Drive Boat Launch parking lot (425 Collins Dr.) and the surrounding streets of Collins Drive, MacIsaac Drive, and Rodger Road. There is no fee or permit required to park without a boat trailer in those locations.

Key Map of Centennial Park Boat Trailer Parking Locations

Key Map of Collins Drive Boat Trailer Parking Locations

If you are not an Orillia resident, the rate to park your trailer is $10 per hour, maximum $50 per day.

Residents are able to park their vehicle on their driveway between the sidewalk and the roadway year round.  Set backs are in place to ensure that safe sight lines for drivers are maintained and that there is no interference with winter operations. 

Notice regarding Boulevard Parking

Parking is available on many streets throughout the City of Orillia. Please pay attention to posted parking signs for applicable restrictions. 

The Development Services and Engineering Department receives numerous requests from residents requesting a change to the existing on-street parking by-law restriction on their roadway.

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines, procedures and criteria for the initiation, investigation and implementation for the requests of on-street parking by-law regulation changes. If you wish to initiate the process, the steps to do so can be found in the policy document below. You will have to complete an application and provide a petition with supporting residents. Once the City receives an application staff will happily review the request and notify residents of the status of the request.

Guideline and Procedures for On-Street Parking Change Requests

In order to park in a designated accessible person parking space, you must display an approved Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit.

The fine for parking in an accessible space without a proper permit is $350.00.

Both on-street and off-street accessible spaces are available in the downtown area.

Parking in any accessible space in the downtown is free, however, parking in any metered space in the downtown requires payment, even if an Accessible Parking Permit is displayed.

Map of accessible parking locations

There are a number of convenient methods for paying a parking ticket/fine.

To report a parking violation, please call 705-325-2313.

You cannot stop or park a vehicle in a designated fire route zone.

Please look for and obey signs when parking in public and private parking lots. The fine for parking in a designated fire route is $100.00.

The City of Orillia has installed four Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Two charging stations are located at the Orillia Recreation Centre and two are located at the Orillia City Centre. these charging stations are open to the public and can be accessed 24/7 to charge electric vehicles. The rate for charging is $2.00 per hour and payment can be made via credit card or through the charging station app.

Only electric vehicles that are plugged in and charging may park in the designated spots. All other vehicles may be subject to a fine of $125.00 under section 30.2 of the Highway Traffic Act.

To learn more about EVs, check out the Electric Vehicle webpage

In 2008, Council approved a by-law to prohibit vehicles idling for more than three minutes on public or private property within the City. Exemptions exist such as for emergency vehicles, vehicles participating in emergency activities, and a vehicle transporting a person who has in his or her possession a doctor’s certificate requiring that the environment surrounding him or her is to be maintained at a certain temperature or humidity. This by-law encourages residents to be environmentally responsible and to protect the air for everyone. It also supports the City’s commitment to a healthy environment, as stated in the Municipal Strategic Plan.  

Anti-Idling By-law

About the Study

The City has engaged Trans-Plan Transportation Engineering to complete a comprehensive traffic and parking study of the waterfront and downtown area. 

The study will evaluate the parking needs in the downtown and waterfront areas based on amenities, attractions and growth and analyze parking issues such as the number of parking lots, spaces and their locations, along with parking programming such as pricing, timing and availability. An analysis of traffic activities in the study area will help staff understand the total parking requirement throughout the downtown and waterfront area.

This study is anticipated to be presented to Council Committee within the next few months but is not expected to impact our waterfront parking this summer. More information about the study is below.

Study Area

Public Information Centre

The virtual Public Information Centre took place Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  Thank you to all those who attended.  If you missed it, please check out the recorded Public Information Centre below.  Recorded Public Information Centre

What is the timeline of the Study?

The survey was available during the fall of 2021, followed by a Public Information Centre held November 30, 2021 between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The final report is anticipated to be presented to Council in the coming months.

What is the budget?

The approved budget for this study was $70,000.

Other Resources

Downtown Parking Study (2011)

Contact

Enforcement Related Inquiries