Permit Parking

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

Resident Permit Parking Program

Resident Parking permits can be used for designated on-street parking and municipal lot locations.

On-street Permit Parking is located in the following areas:

All streets is located south and west of Highway 12 and west of Ramara Road 47.
West side of Courtland Street from Lake Simcoe to a safe spot on the road north of Orkney Beach Road.
Lake Avenue from Simcoe Road north to a safe spot on the road.

Please note in some areas no parking restrictions may apply. Please refer to all posted signage in the area.

Parking Permits can be used at the following municipal lots:

Bluebird Park (open Winter - Fall)
Lagoon City Beach and Park (open Spring-Fall)

Make sure to hang your resident parking permit face up on your car's mirror with the corresponding vehicle licence plate number.

Apply for Permit

Until further notice, 2022 Parking Permits can be used in early 2023 in all Permit Parking locations.Ramara residents and property owners will receive two resident parking passes that will be issued free of charge to those who apply. Residents can also purchase a third parking permit for $25 (plus HST and 4.5% convenience fee). Please note that you cannot park in the permit parking areas until you receive your permit.

If you require a 2022 Parking Permit, please apply in-person at the Township Administration Centre.

Paid Parking

On-Street Paid Parking

West side of Courtland Street from Lake Simcoe to a safe spot on the road north of Orkney Beach Road.
Lake Avenue from Simcoe Road north to a safe spot on the road.

Municipal Lot Locations

Paid parking is available at the following municipal lot locations:

Bluebird Park
Lagoon City Beach and Park

Rates and Time limits

Fees: $5 per hour
No on-street parking between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week
No parking at municipal lots 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 this winter 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.

Parking Restrictions

Municipal Parking Lots

Municipal Parking Lots can be found at the following locations:
- Bluebird Park
- Lagoon City Beach and Park
The following restrictions are in place:
- 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 three areas:

Permit Parking Zone
Paid Parking Zone
No Parking Zone

On-street parking in paid parking zones is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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.

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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