A range of parking options are available throughout Penticton, including on-street and metered parking lots. In high-demand areas, such as downtown and around Penticton Regional Hospital, various regulations are used to balance the needs of motorists and residents.
Here you’ll find information about our Resident Parking Program, which includes resident-only parking areas, and other long- and short-term options, including Skaha Lake boat trailer parking.
Parking Downtown
Parking meters are located throughout downtown, with parking available at a rate of $2 per hour. Paid parking is in effect Monday to Saturday (except statutory holidays) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Passport Parking Canada app provides the easiest way to pay for parking using your mobile phone, with further details available below.
The Passport Parking Canada app provides the easiest way to pay for parking using your mobile phone. Registration takes two minutes and parking happens in a matter of seconds. You can also log in to its secure website to access parking charges, history, profile information and print reports.
This app can be used at pay parking machines and coin operated. Just look for the parking zone sticker number and you're good to go.
Issues with the app? Call 704-817-2500 or email support@passportinc.com.
Passport Parking Canada Zones
Options for parking spaces within City of Penticton lots include hourly, monthly or annual rates. Hourly parking is available at the three pay station parking lots located East of Main street in the 200, 300 and 400 block lots. Paid parking is in effect Monday to Saturday (except statutory holidays) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The hourly rate in City owned parking lots and on-street parking metres is $2/hour.
Long-term parking can be purchased at City Hall.
View the Downtown Parking Map.
Penticton's Long-Term City Parking Lots
You'll also find several private parking lots throughout Penticton, which are operated by Diamond Parking.
More Downtown Spaces Coming
The City is adding new public parking spaces, introducing a new daily rate in City-owned lots and improving parking signage and information. The changes are intended to improve the use of existing parking resources by encouraging longer-term parkers to use off-street lots, helping preserve high-demand on-street spaces for customers, visitors and short-term trips downtown.
Recent improvements include adding approximately 36 new off-street public parking spaces by expanding the Nanaimo Avenue (Old Nanaimo Hall) parking lot, as well as converting six previously reserved spaces in the Ellis Street (Old Greyhound) lot to public parking.
The upcoming improvements will include:
- Introducing a new $7.50 daily parking rate in City-owned downtown lots in September 2026. This is intended to fill the current gap between hourly parking and monthly permits for people who park downtown on a regular basis but do not require a monthly pass. The existing hourly parking rate of $2 per hour will remain unchanged.
- Allocating approximately 50 more spaces for monthly permit holders across various City-owned lots downtown to help reduce existing permit waitlists.
- Enhancing parking lot signage and wayfinding to improve visibility, clarity and ease of use.
- Updating online parking information on the City’s website to make it easier for users to locate available parking options.
The following free 10-minute curbside pickup locations are installed throughout downtown Penticton.
- 371 Ellis Street
- 198 Ellis Street
- 139 Westminster Avenue W
- 135 Winnipeg Street
- 285 Main Street
- 333 Main Street
- 462 Main Street
- 536 Main Street
- 639 Main Street
Paid parking is in effect Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (not on stat holidays). Coins may be added in increments of 5 cents minimum.
Pay Stations are located at the following locations
- Zone 2501 - 3895 Lakeside Road (Skaha Marina lot)
- Zone 2502 - 223 Backstreet Blvd lot
- Zone 2503 - 300 Ellis Street lot
- Zone 2504 - 400 Ellis Street lot
- Zone 2508 - 99 Lakeshore Drive W (Martin Street Extension lot)
- Zone 2519- 100 Block Main St
- Zone 2517- 200 Block Main St
- Zone 2515- 300 Block Main St
- Zone 2516- 400 Block Main St
- Zone 2511- 500 Block Main St
- Zone 2509- 600 Block Main St
Passport Parking Canada Zones
Parking Options and Programs
A Resident Parking Only area is designated to improve availability of on-street parking for the residents of that street block. It’s intended to restrict on-street parking in specific residential areas to local residents and their guests. Additional permits are available for guests and those with legal secondary suites.
Please ensure that your permit is clearly displayed in your vehicle.
Residential Parking Program Under Review
The Resident Parking Only Permit process is currently under review with the goal of modernizing how curbside space is managed in residential neighbourhoods to ensure that residents have reliable access to parking near their homes. You will receive additional correspondence in early 2026 outlining the process to apply for your new 2026-2027 Resident Parking only Permit. All current Resident Parking Only Permits (2023-2025) will remain valid until March 31, 2026.
Additional Information
- Read some frequently asked questions about the program.
- If you reside in a Resident Parking area, please complete your Resident Only parking permit application.
- Tips about how to legally park in residential areas.
- A request to implement a new Resident Only Parking Zone may be submitted to the Bylaw Department. Part A and Part B petitions must first be completed, showing support from a minimum of 80 percent of residential dwelling units on both sides of the subject block (between two intersecting streets). This block must have insufficient off‐street parking available to residents to be considered. Completed forms Part A and Part B must be submitted as a complete package to the Bylaw Services Department located at City Hall, 171 Main Street.
All completed petitions will be considered , however, this does not guarantee a change to ROP zoning .
Have Questions? Email us at parking@penticton.ca.
The City of Penticton uses accessible parking spaces to ensure those with disabilities have access to all amenities.
Those with a valid disability placard or veteran plates can park are exempt from paid parking, with some conditions:
- Timed parking zone restrictions still apply
- Disability placards and veteran plates must be clearly visible and not be expired
To obtain a disability parking placard, contact SPARC BC.
Fees to park your vehicle with attached boat trailers are in effect as of May 1 for the Skaha Lake on-site lot and on-street parking South Main Street. See the map of permitted locations.
Half-day permits are $5.10 for up to 5 hours of parking, and full-day permits are $10.20 for 5 or more hours. These can be purchased at the ticket machine at Skaha Lake. If you launch your boat and then bring it elsewhere (friend's house, etc.) that allows trailer parking, there is no fee. Keep an eye out for related signs.
Annual permits for Penticton residents are $80.19 and non-residents are $120.28; both can be purchased at City Hall. This permit does not guarantee space, but you are able to park your vehicle and trailer in the on-site parking lot or permitted on-street parking. People are asked to provide proof of residency (photo ID, etc.) and permits must be hung from the rear view mirror so they are visible to enforcement staff.
The Passport Parking Canada app provides the easiest way to pay for parking using your mobile phone. Registration takes two minutes and parking happens in a matter of seconds. You can also login to its secure website to access parking charges, history, profile information and print reports.
This app can be used at pay parking machines and coin operated. Just look for the parking zone sticker number and you're good to go!
Issues with the app? Call 704-817-2500 or email support@passportinc.com.
Parking Tickets & Towing
Read about the City’s parking regulations and read our helpful tip sheet that explains legal parking actions.
You can use MyServices to pay for municipal parking tickets. For other options, including paying by mail or in person, and information about payment terms, visit the Bylaws payment information page.
To dispute a ticket, submit your reason for dispute and ticket number to bylaw_ticket_disputes@penticton.ca or in person or by mail to Unit 101-284 Main Street, Penticton BC V2A 5B2 within 14 days of ticket issue date.If your vehicle has been towed, please call Penticton Towing at 250-493-1991 or visit 1325 Commercial Way, Penticton.
On-street parking is regulated under the City of Penticton Traffic Bylaw No. 94-39.
To report a parking issue, email bylaw@penticton.ca to ask us to investigate. Ideally, send us a photo of the car and note the time, date and location of the vehicle, along with your contact info.
For any other concerns or questions, please contact Bylaw Services.
Have Questions?
Report a non-emergency issue involving bylaws, use our Online form
Phone: 250-490-2440, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For Bylaw Officer response from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, please call: 250-809-4367
bylaw@penticton.ca