Pickering kicks off seasonal Waterfront Parking Program

Posted on Wednesday May 01, 2024

Pickering, ON, May 1, 2024 – The City’s waterfront permit/paid parking program has returned and is in effect from May 1 to October 1, annually.

The program includes paid parking at all City waterfront parking lots, and restricted/paid parking on select waterfront-area streets.

Pickering residents can obtain a no-charge seasonal permit that will be valid for two years from the date of issue. This means that residents who obtained a permit in 2023 do not need to renew until 2025, and may park, at no charge, in waterfront parking lots and at waterfront area streets. 

Program features:

  • Pickering residents can obtain a no charge seasonal permit that will be valid for two years from date of issue.
  • Hourly rate is $2.50 per hour from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Monday to Friday in all Waterfront parking areas.
  • First two hours of parking are free Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm within the waterfront permit parking area except for Beachpoint Promenade, Front Street and the municipally operated waterfront parking lots.
  • Senior (65 years and older) Non-residents may obtain a free seasonal parking permit.
  • For residents of waterfront area streets, a digital guest pass system is in place.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available at the three municipal parking lots (Liverpool Road, Progress Park and Beachpoint Promenade) to improve access for those that do not have a cellular data plan.

Accessing Permits/Paid Hourly Parking

Both permit options (paid for non-residents and no-charge for residents) are available for download through the HotSpot Parking website (link and instructions are available online) or App (download through Google Play or Apple App Stores). Paid hourly parking is available by scanning the QR code on the HotSpot Fast Tap parking signs on-site.

In-person permit registration assistance is available at City Hall, during regular business hours, at the Corporate Services front counter (second floor), by calling 905.420.4611, or by emailing permitparking@pickering.ca.

This program was first introduced in 2022 in an effort to mitigate parking issues at popular Pickering waterfront destinations, as they continue to welcome visitors from throughout the region, and beyond.

View affected waterfront areas, rates, permit registration instructions, and more at pickering.ca/WaterfrontParking.

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 100,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.

Media Contact:

Afaf Ghazi
Assistant, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications
Office of the CAO
905-420-4660 ext. 2134