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 end of 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
Share your feedback! There are four short surveys, complete any or all surveys that apply to you. Select what survey you would like to complete below:
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? |
