Parking

This summer, neighbouring residents from Oro-Medonte, Severn, and Ramara Townships can opt to purchase a seasonal permit for Orillia waterfront parks and boat launches from their respective townships for a one-time fee of $50 per vehicle (plus administrative fees if applicable). The seasonal permit is separate from township permits, has both municipalities’ logos and must be obtained through the townships directly. The Chippewas of Rama First Nation have opted for a $.50 per resident contribution.      

• Oro-Medonte residents: Please visit oro-medonte.ca and click on the resident parking permit information link to request your permit. 
• Severn residents: Please visit severn.ca/parking to request your permit.  
• Ramara residents: Please visit ramara.ca/parking to request your permit. 
• Chippewas of Rama First Nation residents: Please call the Chippewas of Rama First Nation government office at 705-325-3611 or visit the Members website for more information on how to obtain your permit. 

Seasonal permits must be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard of the vehicle and must show the corresponding licence plate number.  

The fine is $100 if vehicles are parked in the waterfront area identified within the Waterfront Parking and Boat Launch Program between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday or public holidays and do not have a Resident Parking Permit, season permit or proof of parking purchase clearly displayed, vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed. 

Visitors who do not show proof of purchase for boat trailer parking or park only a vehicle only (without a trailer) in the designated boat trailer parking areas of Tecumseth Street in Orillia could be fined $150.

Visitors who do not show proof of purchase for boat trailer parking or park only a vehicle only (without a trailer). Could be fined $150.

Barbecues/cooking is prohibited in City of Orillia Parks. Orillia’s Park by-law prohibits fires within all City-owned parks. The fine for non-compliance is $300.

This ban applies to any portable or fixed cooking device including a barbecue, camp stove, smoker, or griddle. For greater certainty, all cooking devices are prohibited from being used whether they be liquid, gaseous, solid fuel burning, or electric powered. 

Visitors with an accessible parking permit will be allowed to park in all lots. The cost remains $50. Visitors must display their receipt and their accessible permit on their dash.

• You can pay parking tickets online using VISA or Mastercard. It is quick, easy, secure, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by going to the Pay Tickets website.
• You can pay your ticket by making an appointment at Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.). Due to COVID-19 prevention measures, Orillia City Centre is open by appointment only at this time. 
• You can pay your ticket by cheque using the drop slot outside of Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S, Orillia)
• You can pay your ticket by mail: Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300, Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5.
• If you would like to contest your ticket, please follow the instructions on the back of the your ticket for Option 3. 

The Orillia Public Library offers a print and pick-up service at their Curbside Desk for a fee of $0.25 (black and white).  More information is available on their website.

If you kept your email from when your Resident Parking Permit was issued, you can reprint the permit. If you did not keep your email, you will need to resubmit an application to receive a replacement permit.

Is my Resident Parking Permit Transferrable?

Residents do not require a permit for everyone in your household, only for vehicles that will be parking at the waterfront. Permits are non-transferable and are tied directly to a vehicle’s licence plate.

If you have multiple vehicles within a household that will be visiting the waterfront, please request a permit for each vehicle.

The City of Orillia reserves the right to limit the number of permits per household.

What will happen to vehicles that do not display a Resident Parking Permit, seasonal permit, or proof of purchase for visitor parking?

If vehicles are parked in the waterfront area identified within the COVID-19 Waterfront Parking and Boat Launch Program between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday or public holidays, and do not have a Resident Parking Permit, seasonal permit, or proof of parking purchase clearly displayed, vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed. 

Is Visitor Parking Limited?

Yes. Visitor Parking at Couchiching Beach Park, Centennial Park and Veterans’ Memorial Park is limited to Municipal Parking Lots 8 and 12. Visitor Parking at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is limited to the Jerry Udell Parking Lot. 

My business requires access to the waterfront park and/or boat launch. Will I have to pay to park?

Please contact waterfrontparking@orillia.ca or leave a voicemail with staff by calling 705-325-2998 to discuss your situation. Non-Orillia businesses who are not performing work on site but require access to the waterfront to use the launch ramp are encouraged to use the launch ramp for free Monday-Thursday or after 7 p.m. Otherwise fees apply.

I rent an apartment in Orillia. Do I qualify for the Resident Parking Permit.

Orillia residents, including renters can visit orillia.ca/parking to submit the form for the Resident Parking Permit. Residents and business owners must provide their name, address, email address and licence plate number and will be required to provide one of the following identification methods:

Upload either a scan or photo of their vehicle permit with Orillia address (preferred method of identification)

Upload either a scan or photo of their driver’s licence

Property roll number or water account number

Upload either a scan or photo of their utility bill with name and Orillia address

Orillia residents and business owners can submit the form for the Resident Parking Permit. Residents and business owners must provide their name, address, email address and licence plate number and will be required to provide one of the following identification methods:

• Upload either a scan or photo of their vehicle permit with Orillia address (preferred method of identification)
• Upload either a scan or photo of their driver’s licence
• Property roll number or water account number
• Upload either a scan or photo of their utility bill with name and Orillia address

Residents and business owners can request parking permits for multiple vehicles associated with their Orillia address, but must fill in a separate request form and provide documentation for each vehicle. Employees of local businesses who do not live in Orillia are not eligible to receive a permit (employees cannot use the business address for validation).

I am a property owner in Orillia but do not live here. Do I qualify for the Resident Parking Permit?

Yes, property owners in Orillia qualify for a Resident Parking Permit, but must provide proof of payment of City of Orillia taxes.

How do I report parking related enforcement concerns?

For concerns about parking enforcement, call the By-law Office at 705-325-2313 or email by-law@orillia.ca. Phone call volumes to the enforcement line may require you to leave a voicemail. Complaints received will be investigated and addressed based on priority level and resources available.

I live near the waterfront and plan on having company from out of town. Would a visitor need to pay $50 to park on my street to visit?

A Resident Parking Permit is required on residential streets immediately surrounding the waterfront. If you plan to have visitors, we encourage residents to park on the street and display their Resident Parking Permit and allow their guest(s) to park in their driveway. 

I live near the waterfront. Do I need a Resident Parking Permit to park on my street?

If there is a sign noting Resident Parking Permit is required on your street, you will be required to obtain a Resident Parking Permit and display it if you will be parking on the street. 

I am interested in visiting a restaurant located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, but am a non-resident. Do I have to pay to enter the park if I am going to purchase food?

Limited 30-minute parking is available in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park in order to access food vendors at that location. 

How long is my Resident Parking Permit valid for?

The Resident Parking Permit is valid during the Waterfront Parking and Boat Launch Program only. The program runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays to Sundays and public holidays beginning June 4 up to and including September 12, 2021.  The City reserves the rights to modify, revise or re-issue permits at any time.

Are vehicles being ticketed?

Yes, tickets are being issued and vehicles may be towed. All waterfront parking areas are patrolled by available officers as frequently as possible.

 For concerns about parking enforcement, call the By-law office at 705-325-2313 or email by-law@orillia.ca. Phone call volumes to the enforcement line may require you to leave a voicemail. Complaints received will be investigated and addressed based on priority level and resources available.

What do I do with my Resident Parking Permit when I drive a motorcycle or convertible?

No mechanism is officially in place to deal with persons with motorcycles using any parking pass, including the Resident Parking Permit. Staff suggest purchasing a holder as these products provide a way for motorcycles, convertibles and vehicles with open windows to display their receipt from Pay and Display machines or Parking Permits. To ensure officers can see the pass, staff suggest attaching it to the windshield or the tank areas of the bike.

What happens to my Resident Parking Permit if my licence plates change

Please apply for a new Resident Parking Permit with your new licence plate number.

I'm visiting Orillia, where can I park to visit Couchiching Beach Park, Centennial Park, or Veterans' Memorial Park or use the boat launch?

During the COVID-19 Waterfront Parking and Boat Launch Program, visitor parking is limited to Municipal Lots 8 and 12 as shown on the map. Residents and visitors must park their boat trailer in the designated boat trailer parking areas as indicated on the map.

Permit Parking Fee - Interior Lots (Lots #7 and #11) - $60.00 (plus applicable taxes) per month

Permit Parking Fee - Exterior Lots (Lots #3, #6, and #14) - $50.00 (plus applicable taxes) per month

• 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 and lot number) must be displayed in the front of your vehicle and be clearly visible through the windshield

Council adopted a staff recommendation to convert 10 pay and display parking spaces in Municipal Lot 1 to ten permit parking spaces.

• Staff are looking to have the permits available by November 1, 2020.
• Permits will be available for purchase at City Hall, first floor Treasury.
• The cost is $60 plus HST per month.
• These permits will be available on a first come first served basis.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will be used by the Clerk's Department and Treasury Department for parking notice changes due to construction, maintenance or closure.

Please direct any questions you have about the collection of personal information to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5. Call 705-329-7234 for more information.

For more information, please contact the Clerk's Department - Legislative Services Division at 705-325-2313.

What are the benefits of using PassportParking?

• No coins, no problem:

○        Pay quickly and securely with your phone.

○        Forget refilling the meter in the rain or braving the cold.

• Stress-free parking:

○        Get alerts when your parking session is about to end.

○        Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter.

• No need to rush:

○        Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.

○        Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't.  Simply extend your parking session via our app.

• Easy expenses:

○        Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session.

○        Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app.

1.  Download the PassportParking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
3. Park anywhere you see PassportParking app signs and decals.
4. Pay for your parking session from your phone.
5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer!

Still have questions? Check out our FAQs.

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.

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.

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

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.

Things you need to know:

• A handling fee of $1.50 will be added to online ticket payments.
• Check your payment carefully to ensure that you are paying the right amount. If you make an error in the payment amount, the payment will be reversed or returned and your ticket will remain outstanding. The handling fee on incorrect online payments is non-refundable.

• In person at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, (First Floor), Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cash, cheque or debit is accepted.
• By mail: Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300, Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5.
• The drop box by the front entrance of the Orillia City Centre.