Special event parking in effect this weekend in Downtown St. Catharines

The City of St. Catharines will implement special event parking rates this weekend to manage increased demand during the Somekinda Festival and other downtown activities.

Special event parking will cost $20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 at the following City-operated lots and garages:

• Ontario Street Parking Garage
• Garden Park / Carlisle Street Garage
• Garden Park Lot
• Race Street Lot
• Head Street Lot
• David S. Howes Way Lot
• Market Square Lot (City Hall)
• St. Paul Street / Westchester Lot
• St. Catharines Public Library – Central Branch Lot

Payments are accepted via cash or the HonkMobile app.

Parking will remain free at the Market Square and Garden Park lots during the St. Catharines Farmers Market on Saturday morning.

Event impacts at Montebello Park

Set up for Somekinda Festival begins Wednesday, Aug. 27 and portions of the park and nearby streets will be closed through Tuesday, Sept. 2. Temporary fencing will restrict access to event areas, including the pavilion and washrooms. Portable washrooms will be provided. The playground will close to the public during festival hours, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Additional parking and road impacts

A portion of Lake Street, from Queen to William streets, will temporarily close to traffic from 11 p.m. to midnight on both event days to allow safe pedestrian exit from the event site.

Accessible Parking

On-street spaces on Queen Street between Midland St and Lake Street will be reserved for accessibility needs.

Restricted On-street Parking

Select spaces on Midland Street and the William Street Lot will be closed for event operations.

On-Street Metered Parking

On-street parking remains free on the weekend in the downtown core.

For more information, including a map to City-operated garages and lots throughout the downtown core, please visit stcatharines.ca/downtownparking.