Permit Parking

Parking is available throughout Ramara in designated municipal lots and along some streets. Some parking restrictions may apply.

2021 Permit Parking

Beginning Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Township of Ramara will be implementing a permit parking program for on-street parking and parking at the following Municipal Waterfront Beaches and Parks location:

Bluebird Park
Lagoon City Beach and Park
Lovely Day Park

On-Street Permit Parking

On-street Parking will require a parking permit on all streets located south and west of Highway 12 and west of Ramara Road 47. Please note in some areas no parking restrictions may apply. We refer to all posted signage in the area.

Residents can also use their parking permits for select locations. Make sure to hang your resident parking permit face up on your car's mirror with the corresponding vehicle licence plate number.

Resident Passes

Ramara residents and property owners will receive two resident parking passes that will be issued free of charge to those who apply. Please note that you cannot park in the permit parking areas until you receive your permit.

To be issued your two parking passes, you will need to have the following:

Licence plate numbers (maximum of two)

Residents can also use their parking permits for select locations. Make sure to hang your resident parking permit face up on your car's mirror with the corresponding vehicle licence plate number.

Orillia Parking Permit

Ramara residents can purchase an Orillia Parking and Boat launch sticker for $50 each (maximum 2) plus a 4.5% convenience fee to be added to the Ramara Parking Permit.

Orillia Parking and Boat Launch pass can be used in between June 4 to Sept 12, 2021 on Fridays to Sundays and public holidays, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking and launching a boat are free for everyone from Monday to Thursday, with the exception of Canada Day (July 1), the Civic Holiday (Aug. 2) and Labour Day (Sept. 6).

Please note that you have to register for a Ramara Parking Pass to get your Orillia Parking and Boat launch sticker (maximum of 2). If you have already registered for your Ramara Parking Pass, please complete the form and indicate that you are requesting your Orillia Parking and Boat launch sticker and have registered for a Ramara Parking Pass.

Chippewas of Rama First Nation

Residents of Rama First Nation can use their Parking pass to access Ramara's parking permit locations. To get a parking pass, please contact Rama's government office.

Severn Parking Permit

Ramara residents can get use their Ramara Parking pass to park for free at Centennial Park.

The reciprocal agreement with the Township of Severn also allows Severn residents to use their free Severn parking permit in Ramara.

Paid Parking

In partnership with HONK, Ramara has implemented a paid parking pilot program at the following Waterfront Municipal lot locations starting Thursday, June 24:

Bluebird Park
Lagoon City Beach and Park
Lovely Day Park

At Bluebird Park and Lovely Day Park, there will be five (5) spots available for residents without a parking permit or visitors to pay and park. At Lagoon City Beach and Park, the municipal parking lot will only be paid parking. Please note that this does not include the mail parking area.

Rates and Time limits

Fees: $5 per hour
No parking between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week

Contactless Payment using Honk

Contactless payments can be made onsite at the three Waterfront Municipal lot locations by Visa, Mastercard, or Visa debit. Signage is posted in parking areas providing payment instructions, or you can download the Honk App to your mobile device.

How to use HonkTAP

The HonkTAP payment option allows drivers to safely pay for parking with a scan of their phone. To pay using HonkTAP, follow the following instructions:

Scan the QR code on the sign. (Open up your camera app and hold your device over the QR code)
Tap on the pop-up notification to open up a payment screen that is pre-loaded with the rate options.
Type in your license plate and select how long you want to park.
Done

How to use Honk APP

For those who love using an APP, HonkAPP is another contactless payment option for drivers who wish to pay for parking and manage a session directly from their phone. Drivers can pay via Apply Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and all major credit cards. They also can opt to receive text reminders when their parking is set to expire and can add more time to their parking sessions.

Download the HonkApp from a App
Open App and create a login
Pay for parking by entering Zone ID or Search by address
Select how long you want to park
Enter License plate
Pay
Done

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about visitor paid parking.

Who has to pay for parking?

All visitors and residents without parking permits are required to pay.

When and where will paid parking be in effect?

Paid parking is in effect at Bluebird Park, Lagoon City Beach and Park and Lovely Day Park starting June 24, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

How do I pay with out a data plan?

If you have a device but do not have a data plan, you can download the Honk App from any public Wi-Fi hot spot prior to coming to the municipal lot location.

Map

Below you will find maps that outline the no parking and permit parking areas for either North, Central or South Ramara.

The interactive mapping also details on-street parking regulations. Under the heading 'Bylaw,' you can click "Parking Regulation Bylaw" to find out where no parking zones are located, or "2021 Parking Plan - Resident Permit Only" to find out where the permit parking zones are located.

Parking Restrictions

Municipal Parking Lots

Municipal Parking Lots can be found at the following locations:
- Bluebird Park
- Lagoon City Beach and Park
- Lovely Day Park
The following restrictions will be in place starting May 20th, 2021:
- No overnight parking (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
- No Commercial Vehicle Parking
- No unattached trailer parking
- Valid Resident Parking Permit Required
- Payment of Daily Parking fee
  - $5 per hour

On-Street Parking

On-street parking is available along many streets in the Township of Ramara. Please check the area you would like to park for signs indicating any parking restrictions.

On-street Parking in the Waterfront areas are classified into two areas:

Permit Parking Zone
No Parking Zone

On-street parking is prohibited on all streets overnight (from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) during the winter months (November 15th to April 15th).

For more detail on on-street parking restrictions, please see the Parking by-laws.

Please note that parking permits are not valid in no parking zones where signs are posted.

Please note that residents of Rama First Nation and Severn Township cannot apply for the parking permits using the form above. Once permit passes are available, residents can register with each of their respected Government office.

Parking Tickets

Township of Ramara Bylaw officers may issue you a ticket if you don't follow the rules of the Parking by-laws.

If you would like to appeal your ticket, please contact us at bylaw@ramara.ca or phone 705-484-5374- ext 292.

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