Waterfront and Parking Strategy

The Township of Ramara initiated a Waterfront and Parking Strategy that would review the Township's current water access points, waterfront amenities and facilities and create a framework that would outline parking restrictions, kiteboarding/kitesurfing regulations, COVID-19 closure policy and future enhancements.

Waterfront and Parking Strategy

The new waterfront and parking strategy will make improvements to our waterfront access, beach and park locations to ensure that our public spaces are safe and enjoyable to use. These improvements are also designed to be compliant with COVID-19 protocols which will allow for a phased approach in creating restrictions around accessing these areas.

COVID-19 Phased Closure Policy

At the April 26th, 2021 Council meeting, Council passed to implemented a Phased Closure Policy that would help with the restrictions and/or closures of Municipal Waterfront Areas. Council also passed to start the Phased Closure Policy in Phase 2 as a result of the current Provincial Emergency Orders.

Phase 1

All waterfront amenities, parks, beaches and parking lots are open for general use by residents, non-residents and visitors.

Phase 2 - Current Phase

All waterfront amenities, parks, beaches and parking lots are open for general use by residents, non-residents and visitors.

Municipal Parking Lots are only open to vehicles displaying a valid Resident Parking Pass. The purchase of paid parking (daily or seasonal use) is suspended.

All Municipal Waterfront Zones are posted "Resident Parking Passes Only" at key intersections. All on street parking is restricted to vehicles displaying a valid resident parking pass.

Phase 3

All waterfront amenities, municipal parks (waterfront and inland parks), beaches, boat launches and parking lots will be closed to all users. These municipal facilities will be barricaded to prevent access and use and municipal parks and beaches will also be fenced to prohibit access and use in accordance with any Provincial Emergency Orders, public health guidelines and Township of Ramara bylaws.

Parking Strategy

At the April 26th, Council meeting, Council adopted the parking strategy to implement restricted and no parking areas, permit parking plan for residents and a paid parking program for non-residents.

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
- Daily Parking pass $20.00
- Season pass $200.00

Please note that due to the current Provincial Emergency Orders, all parking is restricted to residents with valid parking permits. Council will revisit paid parking once orders are lifted.

Resident Parking Permit Program

Ramara residents and property owners will receive two resident parking passes that will be issued free of charge to those who apply.

Learn more about the program on our parking page.

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

On Street Parking Regulations

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 overnig

ht (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.

Waterfront Strategy and Parking Plan by location

Bluebird Street

Implementation of paid and permit parking spaces in the municipal lot.
Parking lot signage with rules, regulations and parking restrictions
Permanent entrance barriers with COVID-19 signage to facilitate quick closures of parking lot.
Installation of portable washrooms and waste receptacles for the summer season

Please note that due to the current Provincial Emergency Orders, all parking is restricted to residents with valid parking permits. Council will revisit paid parking once orders are lifted.

Heritage Farms (Suntrac Drive)

The boat launch will be maintained as currently configured; however, a safety assessment will be conducted to determine if the current boat launch is safe for use due to location, water depth and weather conditions on Lake Simcoe.
The parking at this location be restricted at the boat launch to facilitate the launching and remove of boats or any other motorized or non-motorized watercraft (15 min loading/unloading zones).
Boat launch area will have signs with rules, regulations, safety guidelines and parking restrictions.
Permanent entrance barriers with COVID-19 signage to facilitate quick closure of boat launch.

Lagoon City Beach and Park

Implementation of paid and permit parking spaces in the municipal lot.
Implementation of increased off-street parking lot area.
Posted and clear parking restrictions to allow for the use of the Canada Post mailboxes
Parking lot signage with rules, regulations and parking restrictions.
On-street Parking restrictions on Lake avenue and Poplar Crescent
On-street Parking Permit Zone on Lake Avenue and Poplar Crescent.
Permanent entrance barriers with COVID-19 signage to facilitate quick closures of parking lot.
Installation of portable washrooms and waste receptacles for the summer season.

Please note that due to the current Provincial Emergency Orders, all parking is restricted to residents with valid parking permits. Council will revisit paid parking once orders are lifted.

Lovely Day Park

Council passed this motion on principle, but final approval will come from the Atherley Community Board.

Implementation of paid and permit parking spaces in the municipal lot.
Parking lot signage with rules, regulations and parking restrictions.
Permanent entrance barriers with COVID-19 signage to facilitate quick closures of parking lot.
Installation of portable washrooms and waste receptacles for the summer season.
Budget consideration and construction/installation of a new municipal boat launch in 2022 on the Winchester Street road allowance.
Budget consideration and construction of a new larger municipal parking lot in conjunction with future park and infrastructure upgrades.

Please note that due to the current Provincial Emergency Orders, all parking is restricted to residents with valid parking permits. Council will revisit paid parking once orders are lifted.

Poplar Lane Boat Launch

The boat launch will be maintained as currently configured.
The boat launch and associated lands are not to be used for the parking of vehicles.
The parking at this location be restricted at the boat launch to facilitate the launching and remove of boats or any other motorized or non-motorized watercraft (15 min loading/unloading zones).
Boat launch area will have signs with rules, regulations, safety guidelines and parking restrictions.
That on street parking restrictions be implemented on Poplar Lane, Riverleigh Drive and Park Lane Crescent to permit the safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians and boat launch users.
Implementation of permit parking for a portion of the north side of Park Lane Cres in between Riverligh Drive and Poplar Lane.
Permanent entrance barriers with COVID-19 signage to facilitate quick closure of boat launch.

Simcoe Road

Permanent parking restrictions on Simcoe Road.

The Steps

Implementation of permit parking only spaces in the municipal lot (road allowance)
Permanent No Parking zone on Ridge Avenue
Parking Lot and Park signage with rules, regulations and parking restrictions.

Kitesurfing Regulations

At this time, Bylaw 2020.53 is still in affect to prohibits Kitesurfing and/or Kiteboarding on municipal property in between June 1st to September 30.

Ramara Resident Permit Parking

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

Bluebird Park
Lagoon City Beach and Park
Lovely Day Park

Map to Permit Parking Areas (Coming Soon)

For more information, please visit our Permit Parking page.