Pay Parking
Pay parking is in effect in five areas in Port Moody:
- Rocky Point Park parking lots – main lot off Murray Street and secondary lot off Esplanade Avenue (the Rocky Point Boat Launch parking lot is excluded, with no changes to the boat launch pass system);
- Esplanade Avenue from Rocky Point Park to Murray Street;
- Murray Street from Columbia Street to the 2900 block (the Rocky Point Park Off-Leash Dog Park parking lot is excluded);
- Suter Brook Village – Capilano Road from Morrissey Road to the start of the bridge over Suter Brook Creek, Morrissey Road from Murray Street to Capilano Road, and Suter Brook Way; and
- Ungless Way from Noons Creek Drive to Guildford Way.
View a detailed map of pay parking areas in Port Moody.
The rates, hours, and time limits shown in the table below are in effect.
Pay parking times, locations, and rates
| Season | Dates |
Location |
Hourly rate |
Pay parking hours |
Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-season | June 1 to August 31 |
Rocky Point Park |
$2.50 |
7am–11pm |
4 hours |
|
Esplanade Avenue |
$2.50 |
7am–11pm |
4 hours |
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Murray Street |
$2.50 |
7am–11pm |
4 hours |
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Suter Brook Village |
$2.25 |
7am–6pm |
2 hours |
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Ungless Way |
$2.25 |
7am–6pm |
4 hours |
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| Off-season | September 1 to May 31 |
Rocky Point Park |
$1.50 |
7am–7pm |
4 hours |
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Esplanade Avenue |
$1.50 |
7am–7pm |
4 hours |
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Murray Street |
$1.50 |
7am–7pm |
4 hours |
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Suter Brook Village |
$2.25 |
7am–6pm |
2 hours |
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Ungless Way |
$2.25 |
7am–6pm |
4 hours |
Pay stations accept Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Additionally, the meters will accept both tap and insert methods. If you pay for parking using the Indigo app or Scan-to-Pay, an additional $0.40 convenience fee and a 1% transaction fee will be applied.
Enforcement and exemptions
The City’s Bylaw Division is responsible for enforcement of pay parking regulations. As per Port Moody’s Street, Traffic and Public Places Bylaw (1528), parking fees do not apply to vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit while parked in a designated accessible parking stall, valid veteran’s licence plate, or valid Freedom of the City parking pass. However, drivers of these vehicles must adhere to posted time limits.
A valid boat launch ticket or pass will allow a vehicle with a boat trailer attached to park on Esplanade Avenue or parts of Murray Street without paying additional parking fees. In this case, the four-hour time limit would not apply. The valid ticket/pass must be displayed on the vehicle’s front dashboard.
Goals and benefits
The City implemented paid parking at these locations to encourage turnover at popular destinations, leading to better availability of parking spaces and less time spent by drivers searching for spots. Introducing pay parking also aligns with Port Moody’s goals for climate action by encouraging people to choose alternative modes of transportation such as walking, cycling, or public transit. Revenue generated covers the costs of operating a pay parking system and helps to support costs associated with parks and other City services.
Background
Shaped by two decades of Council discussions, the idea gained momentum at the Strategic Priorities Standing Committee meeting on May 16, 2023, where a one-year trial of pay parking at four locations was proposed. Although the initial motion wasn't passed, Council asked for more information on potential locations and costs to move the project forward.
In October 2023, Council approved staff’s proposal to introduce permanent pay parking at the five locations listed on this page. On April 23, 2024 (see agenda item 11.4) Council approved the implementation plan and added an additional section of roadway parking in Suter Brook Village.
Changes to the Fees Bylaw to reflect the updated pay parking rates and times shown in the table above were presented to Council on June 25, 2024 (see agenda item 7.6) and approved on July 9, 2024 (see agenda item 7.1).