There are numerous parking choices for spending time downtown Vernon. A parking map provided by Downtown Vernon shows parking options. Recent improvements include access to pay by phone options allowing additional payment and customer service opportunities.
In the city-owned public parking lots, rates are $0.50 per hour, $4.00 per day, or $60.00 per month. Select lots offer free parking after 5 pm on week days and on weekends. Please refer to the signage posted in the individual lots. On-street parking is $1.00 per hour from 9 am to 6 pm, with Sundays and Statutory Holidays are free for on-street parking.
The downtown parkade entrance gates are locked nightly. Vehicles must be out of the parkade before the final lockup hour. Lockup is provided by Kalamalka Security.
Parkade hours:
Monday to Friday | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday | Closed
Emergency phone numbers:
City of Vernon Bylaws 250-550-3505
Kalamalka Security 250-766-0110 | 250-212-0909
Call City of Vernon Bylaws for assistance. Patrons may be required to pay a fee to the security company if unlocking the gates is requested after final lockup.
The City of Vernon works with PayByPhone to let you pay for vehicle parking in seconds. The app is a completely cashless solution, reminds you when your parking session is about to expire and even lets you extend your parking time from anywhere! PayByPhone is convenient, easy and secure.
Download the app on iOS or Android, or call 1-866-234-7275.
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about the PayByPhone app.
If you look on the reverse side of each ticket, you will find information and directions regarding how you may pay, appeal or dispute a ticket. For more information about paying, appealing and disputing, please see our Bylaws page.
In 2011 the City of Vernon completed the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan (CCNP) which aims to articulate a shared vision to guide investments to garner maximum benefit for the community and to guide decisions on municipal budgeting, infrastructure investment, projects, and land development in the City Centre.
Parking was identified as a critical issue through community consultation and many recommended actions of the CCNP are related to parking management. A document included in the related links has been developed as an implementation strategy for the parking-related actions of the CCNP.
Vehicles with Veteran’s plates are not required to pay for parking at parking meters, in the Parkade, or the day use areas of the City Parking Lots. Maximum parking time limits at parking meters still apply and only monthly parking pass holders can park at City surface lots reserved for monthly pass holders.
There are numerous parking choices for spending time downtown Vernon. A parking map provided by the Downtown Vernon Association shows parking options. Recent improvements include access to pay by phone options allowing additional payment and customer service opportunities.
In response to neighbourhood concerns regarding intrusive non-residential on-street parking in the community, the City has formed a Resident Exempt Parking Area (REPA) Policy outlining a process for residents to have their request for a REPA in their neighbourhood evaluated. REPAs are parking strategies implemented in neighbourhoods intended to address heavy demand from nearby high trip generators such as hospitals, community centres, and shopping districts. Upon expression of interest from residents through a resident-led petition, the City will recommend implementing a REPA for Council’s consideration, subject to passing a warrant assessment. To review the procedures and determine how to submit a Letter of Request for a REPA, please review the Resident Exempt Parking Area Policy.
