Parking

Parking Passes

A one year parking pass (from date of purchase) is available to Coquitlam residents for $18.00.  You will need  proof of residency, a vehicle registration and driver’s license. Passes can be purchased at the City Centre Aquatic Complex, Pinetree Community Centre or the Revenue Services at City Hall.  Passes are non-refundable once purchased.

Since your pass shows your vehicle's licence plate number, passes may be transferred from one vehicle to another if the same licence plate number, registered owner and address applies to the new vehicle. If your licence plate number changes, you will be required to obtain a new pass and a $5.00 transfer fee applies. You will also be required to surrender your old pass and provide insurance documents for the new vehicle.

In residential areas where signage indicates, on-street parking is regulated by residential permit. Please contact Engineering Customer Service at 604-927-3500 for more information.

How Do I Question a Parking Ticket?

Before September 1, 2012:

If a ticket was issued by Imperial Parking you can contact them directly at 604-909-3949. Imperial Parking is the sole body for issuing, collecting and canceling tickets related to parking tickets in the Town Centre area.

As of September 1, 2012:

Imperial Parking will no longer be enforcing parking in the City of Coquitlam. All enforcement will be done by the City's bylaw enforcement officers.

A Bylaw Enforcement Notice issued by Bylaw Enforcement officer can be paid online.

Pay Online Bylaw Enforcement Notice Payments

Many streets in Coquitlam have parking restrictions for safety and emergency access. Check you are not parking too close to fire hydrants, intersections, driveways or crosswalks. Also look for signs which restrict parking. 

Vehicles parked in these areas may be a hazard to others and could be fined or towed.

What to Remember When Parking

  • Vehicles must be at least 6 meters from an intersection for visibility.
  • Vehicles must be set back 3 meters from either side of a driveway.
  • Vehicles parked on the sidewalk or overhanging the sidewalk are a risk to pedestrian safety.  A pedestrian may have to enter onto the roadway to pass.
  • Angle parking is only permitted where road signs and paint markings indicate. In all other locations, including cul-de-sacs, parking must be parallel to the curb.

Where Are Pay Parking or Permit Parking Restrictions in Effect?

Note these changes to parking rates and regulations starting on September 1, 2012:

  • All on lot rate increase from $0.50 to $0.75/hour
  • On street parking north of Guildford Way increases from $0.50 to $0.75/hour
  • On street parking south of Guildford Way remains at $1.00/hour
  • Minimum 2 hour periods are eliminated
  • Minimums are now $0.05 for coins and $0.25 for credit cards
  • Pay by phone is now available
  • 2012 coins are accepted in the new pay stations
Location Restriction Type Hours Additional Restrictions Does a Coquitlam Pass Apply?
City Centre Aquatic Complex Pay Parking 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.* 4 Hour Maximum Stay Yes
Pinetree Community Centre
Pay Parking
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*
3 Hour Maximum Stay
Yes
Evergreen Cultural Centre
Pay Parking
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*
Yes
City Hall
Restricted Parking
24 Hours
Free Parking for Visitors to a Maximum 3 Hour Stay
No
Town Centre Park
Restricted Parking
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri.*
2 Hour Maximum Stay
Yes
Lot at the Northwest Corner of Westwood St. and Lincoln Ave.
Pay Parking
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*
  Yes
Town Centre Boulevard
Pay Parking  8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*
 2 Hour Maximum Stay
No
Pinetree Way, Guildford to Pinetree Community Centre Pay Parking  8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*
 2 Hour Maximum Stay
No
Pinetree Way, from Pinetree Community Centre to Pinewood Pay Parking  8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*
15 Minute Maximum Stay
No
Glen Drive in the City Centre Pay Parking 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*  1 Hour Maximum Stay
No
The High Street Pay Parking 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Sat.*  1 Hour Maximum Stay
No
Resident Only Parking Restricted Parking 24 Hours Regulated by Resident Only permits No

*Parking for City Facility lots and pay parking is free on Sundays and Statutory Holidays.  Parking is free at all times for vehicles displaying a veteran's license plate.