By-Law Services

To manage visitor parking along the Ajax waterfront, the Town is introducing a new weekend parking management plan. The plan includes designated areas for visitor paid parking, designated no parking, and designated local resident-only parking in three waterfront zones – Rotary Park, Central Waterfront, and Paradise Beach.

Why is this being implemented now?

The Ajax waterfront has become such a popular destination (once a passive unknown gem). One problem of this success year after year is the lack of safe, accessible parking. We are flooded with complaints every summer about the parking challenges - taking away resources from other parts of Town. Further, emergency vehicles have difficulty maneuvering in the area. Finally, we don’t want to pave over existing green space to accommodate more parking.

When does the plan come in to effect?

The plan is in effect every Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays from May 15 to September 15, 2021.

Who do I contact with questions regarding the waterfront parking plan and paid parking?

Please contact By-Law Services by phoning 905-619-2529, ext. 3370, faxing 905-683-1061 or emailing bylawservices@ajax.ca. Please include your name, address and phone number with your questions.

No, paid parking only applies to visitors from outside of Ajax. Ajax residents can park for free in the designated parking lots and zones by providing proof of residency and registering their license plates online at ajax.ca/Register. Permits are issued electronically and are automatically attached to the license plate – no printed display is required. Permits are only valid once approved by By-law, a confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours. Registration must be done annually. 

How do resident waterfront parking permits work?

Resident waterfront parking permits allow registered Ajax resident vehicle(s) to park within any street area signed as “Waterfront Permit Parking ONLY” and/or within any of the six Town of Ajax waterfront parking lots for the identified days and times free of charge.

View Central waterfront area map View Rotary waterfront area map

How do Paradise Beach resident parking permits work?

A: Paradise Resident Parking Permits allow local paradise community residents to park vehicles within any street area signed as a “No Parking – Registered Local Residents Parking Only” for the identified days and times without being ticketed. 

View Paradise Beach area map

How long is a resident parking permits valid?

Resident parking permits are valid from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday from May 15 to September 15 of the year of issuance.

Does the parking plan include the accessibility parking spots?

The accessibility permit allows for specific parking spots. An Ajax resident with an accessible permit would still need to register their plate for free parking. All non-residents would be required to pay. 

How do I know my personal information is secure?

The third party contractor hired by the Town to host the parking permit portal has all the required security protocols in place. This was part of the tendering process. They purge all attachments (vehicle registrations, drivers licenses, tax bills, etc) supplied by the applicant 24 hours after the permit has been approved.

Visitors can park in paid parking zones and lots at the Ajax Waterfront. Payment signs will be installed for visitors with a QR code and web address (ajax.ca/parkandpay) to pay for parking online via mobile device. To reduce paper transactions, parking can only be paid for online.

As a non-resident, how much does it cost to park and how long is the permit valid?

Visitor parking permits cost $20 per day and are valid from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. the same day of purchase, available on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

What happens if visitors don’t purchase a parking pass?

$60 parking infraction tickets are in effect for violation.

How do I pay a parking ticket?

Payments can be made online through our Online Payment Service using your VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, MasterCard Debit or American Express. A convenience fee of $2.00 will apply to all payments.

Payments can also be done in person at 65 Harwood Avenue South using cash, debit or cheque, you can mail your cheque to 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON., L1S 2H9 or drop it off in our overnight drop box. Be sure to include your Infraction Number on your memo section of the Cheque. Please note that the Town does not accept postdated cheques.

Pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, all “Trial Requests” must be made in person and you must complete a “Notice of Intention to Appear” form at 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax.