Parking Study
The Town has initiated a strategic study for parking in the downtown and waterfront areas. This collaborative study will include Town staff, consultants from R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, Town Council, as well as feedback from the community to address current and future parking needs.
Parking plays a crucial role in our everyday lives, as the Town of Midland grows and thrives, so does the need for parking. The study will help create a plan that makes the best use of parking resources for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Current Project Timeline
| 2025 Strategic Parking Study |
| The timeline follows the plan for Midland's Strategic Parking Management Study |
| March to April 2025 - Review Phase |
| Consultants and staff review the current downtown and waterfront parking. |
| April 2025 - Engagement Survey |
| Share your opinion and complete the survey, launching mid-April. |
| April 29, 2025 - Open House |
| Attend the open house event for the afternoon or evening session. |
| April to June 2025 - Discover Phase |
| Consultants and staff will work with feedback from the public. |
| June to July 2025 - Identification Phase |
| Consultants and Staff will identify the needs for downtown and waterfront parking. |
| July 2025 - Open House |
| Attend the second open house event, more details to follow. |
| September to December 2025 - Develop Phase |
| Create the plan based off of the comprehensive study. |
Community Engagement
A survey for the Parking Study will launch mid-April.
Attend the Parking Study Open House on April 29, 2025 in the Bill Thompson Room at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre (527 Len Self Blvd). There will be two sessions, one between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and a second between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Subscribe to this page for updates on the project, stay tuned for information.
Parking in the downtown and waterfront areas
Currently, municipal parking is free. The Town provides a mixture of public short-term (on-street) and long-term (off-street) parking, which is a mix of municipally and privately owned. See the map of the study area.
Downtown Areas
On-Street Parking - Commercial (example: on-street parking along King St, between Dominion Ave. and Hugel Ave.)
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These parking spaces provide the easiest and quickest access to the front doors of businesses.
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These spaces consist of both marked and unmarked parking spaces.
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These spaces are owned and maintained by the Town.
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Parking is allowed up to two hours. There is no overnight parking.
Off-Street Parking - Municipal and Private Lots (example: Municipal Lot 1, located between First St, Borsa Ln, Hugel Ave and Easy St.)
- Most parking lots within Midland are owned and maintained by the Town. These lots generally allow for parking up to eight hours. There is no overnight parking.
- Other lots located behind businesses are privately owned and maintained by the business owner.
Waterfront Areas
Off-Street Parking - Midland Harbour Lot (located at Town Dock)
- There are 160 parking spaces.
- Owned and maintained by the Town.
Off-Street Parking - Midland Boat Launch (located at Pete Pettersen Park)
- There are permits for overnight parking, maximum of two nights.
- The parking spaces within this area are unmarked parking spaces.
- Owned and maintained by the Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a parking study? |
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A parking study looks at how much parking is available, how much is needed, and how well parking spaces are being used in a certain area. The study helps the Town address common challenges. While it may not fix every small parking problem, it will create a plan and provide tools to help manage parking issues in the future. |
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What is the study area? |
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The study area includes the downtown and waterfront areas. |
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Where is the current parking areas in the downtown and harbour area? |
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The Town provides a mixture of public short-term (on-street) and long-term (off-street) parking, which is a mix of municipally and privately owned. Currently, municipal parking is free. |
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What are unmarked parking spaces? |
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A designated unmarked parking space is determined by estimating the area that a typical car would require to park which is consistent with the typical design of a marked parking space. |
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How can I find more information? |
