Downtown event parking is closer than you think
Planning to head downtown to cheer on the Kingston Frontenacs, to enjoy a concert at Slush Puppie Place or show at the Grand Theatre, or to check out Springer Market Square? There are plenty of affordable municipal parking options within a short walk.
Recent parking studies show that municipal parking garages and nearby lots regularly have space available during events. Surface lots, on-street parking and transit add to the mix, giving people more ways to get downtown depending on their plans.
The City’s new downtown events parking page is now live, giving people a clearer picture of where to park and how close those spots really are to event venues.
The page brings event parking details together in one place, including:
- An interactive map showing approximate walking times from nearby parking lots and garages to Slush Puppie Place, Springer Market Square and the Grand Theatre
- A link to parking lot and garage details including each site’s maxiumum capacity
- Affordable flat evening and event parking rates by location
- A live camera feed of available spots at the Hanson and Chown Parking Garages
- Transit and Park & Ride options (active transportation is a great way to skip the parking spot search!)
- On-street parking and HONK payment information
The walking-time map helps show that some parking options that look farther away are still close by. For example, the walk from the far end of the Anglin Lot to Slush Puppie Place is about as far as the walk from the Hanson Parking Garage!
“When you see the walking times, it gives more perspective,” said Amy Elgersma, the City’s Director of Recreation & Leisure Services. “Some lots and garages that seem far away are actually closer than expected. We want people to feel confident knowing they can find parking and enjoy every event.”
Know before you go. Visit CityofKingston.ca/EventParking.
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