Parking

Downtown parking

The City of Prince Albert offers metered parking downtown which includes on-street and parking lots. The parking meters use quarters, loonies and toonies and parking meter cards. The meters are black except for those designated as disabled which are blue. The time limit for meters and parking lots will vary between two (2) or five (5) hours, depending on their location. To locate the time limits, review the Parking in Prince Albert brochure.

There are also all-day Downtown Parking Permits available to purchase for designated metered parking spaces or lots and on River Street. Review the Parking brochure for more details on these downtown parking locations, map and parking permit rates. To purchase a parking permit, visit the Main Floor, Parking Counter at City Hall.

Rates

• $1.25 per hour (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Saturday – two hours free parking
• Sunday (and statutory holidays)– No Charge
• Monthly Parking Permits are available – see below for rates.

Parking meter cards

You can purchase Parking Meter Cards from the Cashier Counter at City Hall that provide a convenient way to pay for parking at downtown parking meters. Parking meter cards are $25 ($5 activation fee and $20 preloaded value.) You can purchase $10 increments, up to $100 maximum value.

Reuse the same card to avoid paying the $5 activation fee. The same card can be preloaded multiple times.

You need to insert your card into the meter, in order to log IN to your account. Once you are logged IN, the meter will start using up your preloaded value. Before you leave your parking spot, PLEASE REMEMBER … you must re-insert your card into the meter to log OUT.

You must always log your card OUT before you can use it again.

Instructions to log IN:

1. Insert card firmly into the meter with the chip side down.
2. Remaining balance will be displayed.
3. Meter will say “IN” – you are now logged in.
4. Maximum amount of time allowed will show (or the amount of time left on your card, whichever is less).
5. Remove card. Your account is now logged IN and starting to use up your preloaded value.

NOTE: Do not remove card until meter states IN.

Instructions to log OUT:

1. Insert card firmly into the meter with the chip side down.
2. Unused time will remain on your card and the remaining balance will be displayed on the meter.
3. Meter will say “OUT” – you are now logged out.
4. Remove card.

NOTE: Always insert your card before leaving and log out. Even if there is no time limit left on the parking meter, you still need to log out.

Permits

The City of Prince Albert operates multiple parking lots, including several in the downtown, SaskPolytechnic and the Prince Albert Airport. If you purchase a Parking Permit, you can park all-day and choose your parking lot location.

To purchase a downtown or SaskPolytechnic parking permit, visit the Main Floor, Parking Counter at City Hall. To buy an Airport permit, please visit the City of Prince Albert Airport site.

When using a 5-hour permit, you must be parked at a 5-hour parking meter. These permits are not valid at 2-hour parking meters. Review the Parking brochure for more details on the parking locations, map and parking permit rates.

This parking lot is located North West of SaskPolytechnic on 10^th Avenue East. This lot has daily, weekly or monthly permits available. These permits can be purchased in the lot at one of the four kiosks in the parking lot. Monthly permits are sold at the Parking Counter at City Hall at the discounted rate listed above.

*All Parking Permit prices include GST.

Designated accessible parking

Designated accessible parking are parking spots for individuals with specific mobility challenges. Only vehicles with a valid accessible permit issued by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, clearly displayed in the front window of the vehicle (hanging style permits only), may park in a designated accessible parking space. You still need to pay parking meters or be subject to a parking ticket or fine.

Fines for illegally parking in a designated accessible parking spot are:

• $150 if paid within 10 days
• $300 if paid after 10 days
• $450 plus court action if paid after 30 days

For more information you can visit the Saskatchewan Abilities Council website or contact the Provincial Services office or phone 306-374-4448.

Veterans

Vehicles displaying a valid veteran license plate are exempt from paying in all municipal surface lots for a period of 24 hours. Your valid plate must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. Click on SGI's Veteran License Plates program for more details.

Reserving parking stalls downtown

A meter bagging permit can be reserved in the Downtown metered area for construction, special events, moving, etc.    

Cost to reserve a stall is:

• $12/day per stall plus a $20 delivery fee (Meters are bagged for the entire day and cannot be reserved for shorter time periods.)

The number of parking stalls to be bagged will require different levels of approval.  Please provide 1 days' notice to reserve stalls requiring Director of Public Works or designate approval.  Please provide at least 2 days' notice to reserve the number of stalls that require the City Manager approval. 

The Director of Public Works or designate may approve reserving stalls up to:

• Three (3) parking stalls for up to thirty (30) day
• Thirty (30) parking stalls for one (1) day

The City Manager may approve reserving stalls up to:

• Three (3) parking stalls for over thirty (30) days and up to sixty (60) days.
• Thirty (30) parking stalls for more than one (1) day.

Requests to bag a meter can be made to Public Works at (306) 953-4900.  Please note the meter number to be “Bagged” before request is made.