The City of Burlington manages parking through Parking Bylaw (By-law 039-2016). Learn how we keep our community and roadways safe and how to properly park in the city.
For more information, see Parking Administrative Monetary Policies (AMPS) (By-law 040-2016).
Parking rules and exemptions
Find more information about our parking rules and exemptions, including:
- On-street parking
- Parking in municipal lots and garages
- Parking near a school
- Shoulder parking in rural areas and near trails
- Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Program (NOSPP)
- Parking enforcement
Paying a parking ticket
If you have received a parking ticket, you can pay your ticket online or by mail. Learn more about:
- Parking fines
- Appealing a parking ticket
- How to avoid future tickets
Parking in downtown Burlington
Learn more about parking in downtown Burlington, including:
- Parking permits for municipal lots
- On-street parking reservations, methods and payments
- Parking maps and how to find a space
- Public electric vehicle charging stations
Parking permits
You can request and renew various parking permits with the City and ServiceOntario, including:
- Accessible parking permits
- Permits for downtown municipal lots
- Permits for on-street parking in the Alton Village community
- Parking permits for veterans
Paid parking and reservations
At peak times of the year, we offer paid parking and reservation programs in three popular city parks to help with parking demand and use:
- Beachway Park
- LaSalle Park Boat Launch
- Lowville Park
Winter parking
Each winter, we clear snow from roads and sidewalks throughout the city. Find out more about winter parking and when to keep your vehicle off the street during snowfalls. This allows us to clear snow and ice from the road surface.