Convenient and affordable parking options across DTK, made simple!
FREE Parking Options:
- Free two-hour on-street parking spaces across King Street (between Francis St and Cedar St) and adjacent side streets
- NEW: Free 15-minute parking pickup locations on King Street
- NEW: Free parking after 5pm and all-day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots
- NEW: Free parking on Saturday and Sunday in municipal parking garages
- Secure bike parking across Downtown
Some Downtown businesses also offer free parking in private lots, including the Beer Store and LCBO. Call the business ahead of time to inquire about their best parking options!
Surface Parking Lots in Downtown Kitchener
$2.40 per hr. Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday!
| 19 Queen St N – Lot 2 |
| Beside the beautiful Vogelsang Green and Goudies Lane
$2.40/hour (2 hour max). Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 28 Water St S – Lot 3 |
| Near The Tannery and Communitech. Conveniently sandwiched between King Street and Charles Street
$2.40/hour. Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 5 Charles St E – Lot 7 |
| Located at Charles Street and Ontario Street, a short walk from the Walper Hotel and other Queen Street businesses
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| 40 Ontario St S – Lot 9 |
| At Ontario Street and Charles Street, a perfect place to park to explore the murals of Hall’s Lane. $2.40/hour (2 hour max). Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 172 Frederick St – Lot 14 |
| A great parking option for Centre in the Square, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery and Civic Centre Park
$2.40/hour. Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 44-50 Gaukel St – Lot 15 |
| A great parking option when visiting Gaukel Street’s people space, Victoria Park (at the Clocktower) and the creative workspace at 44 Gaukel
$2.40/hour. Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 101 Queen St N – Lot 19B |
| Parking for Centre in the Square (and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery)
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| 201 King St E – Lot 23 |
| A great option in King East, within walking distance of the Kitchener Market $2.40/hour (2 hour max). Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 55 Bramm St – Lot 24 |
| Just at the edge of Downtown, off Victoria Street between the intersections of Park Street and Joseph Street.
$2.40/hour. Free after 5 p.m. and free all day on Saturday and Sunday! |
Parking Garages in Downtown Kitchener
$3.20 for 2 hours or less. $1.75 per 1/2 hour after that. Free on Saturday and Sunday!
| 200 King St W– Kitchener City Hall |
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With the garage entrance off Young Street (between Duke Street and King Street), this parking garage at Kitchener City Hall is in the heart of the Downtown. |
| 41 Duke St W – Duke Street’s Green Garage |
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Conveniently located on Duke Street between Ontario Street and Queen Street. Walking distance to Apollo Theatre and THEMUSEUM.
$3.20 for 2 hours or less. $1.75 per ½ hour after that. Free on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 4 Charles St E – Charles & Benton |
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Conveniently located on Charles Street between Queen Street and Benton Street (Frederick St). Walking distance to The Walper Hotel. $3.20 for 2 hours or less. $1.75 per ½ hour after that. Free on Saturday and Sunday! |
| 300 King St E – Kitchener Market |
| Perfect for visits to the Kitchener Market and the King East area! $3.20 for 2 hours or less. $1.75 per 1/2 hour after that. CLOSED on Sunday. |
More options than ever before
Pay for parking with your phone through Passport Parking
Kitchener has introduced a new way to pay for parking downtown with the Passport Parking app. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session. Use the app wherever you see Passport Parking app signs and decals, pay for your parking session from your phone, and be on your way.
For more information on parking, maps and payment options: visit the City of Kitchener's Parking Options website.
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