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Street parking, pay lots and resident passes in Coquitlam
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Coquitlam’s street rules apply even without signs. The current city page uses a 48-hour street limit and lists different pay-lot, accessible-parking and resident-pass rules.
Key information
Coquitlam’s street rules apply even without signs. The current city page uses a 48-hour street limit and lists different pay-lot, accessible-parking and resident-pass rules. Check the sign and the correct payment zone before leaving the vehicle.
On this page
At a glance
| Task | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Does a street need a sign before parking rules apply? | No. |
| When is city pay parking free? | The city says pay regulations are not in effect on Sundays or statutory holidays. |
| What evidence is needed for that pass? | Bring proof of Coquitlam residency, vehicle registration and driver’s licence. |
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Compare locations
| Location | Address or source location | Recorded details |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre Aquatic Complex parking | 1210 Pinetree Way | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
| Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre parking | 1205 and 1207 Pinetree Way | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
| Pinetree Community Centre parking | 1260 Pinetree Way | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
| Burquitlam Park and Ride, Bettie Allard YMCA P3 | 555 Emerson Street, access from Smith Avenue | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
| Guildford Park and Ride | 3038 Guildford Way | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
| Lincoln Park and Ride | 3045 Lincoln Avenue | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
| Maquabeak Park boat-launch parking | 5 Burbidge Street | Source scope: City pay-lot table entry |
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Every pay-lot entry in the city page
| Place | Address | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre Aquatic Complex parking | 1210 Pinetree Way | City pay-lot table entry |
| Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre parking | 1205 and 1207 Pinetree Way | City pay-lot table entry |
| Pinetree Community Centre parking | 1260 Pinetree Way | City pay-lot table entry |
| Burquitlam Park and Ride, Bettie Allard YMCA P3 | 555 Emerson Street, access from Smith Avenue | City pay-lot table entry |
| Guildford Park and Ride | 3038 Guildford Way | City pay-lot table entry |
| Lincoln Park and Ride | 3045 Lincoln Avenue | City pay-lot table entry |
| Maquabeak Park boat-launch parking | 5 Burbidge Street | City pay-lot table entry |
City Centre Aquatic Complex parking
1210 Pinetree Way
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre parking
1205 and 1207 Pinetree Way
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Pinetree Community Centre parking
1260 Pinetree Way
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Burquitlam Park and Ride, Bettie Allard YMCA P3
555 Emerson Street, access from Smith Avenue
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Guildford Park and Ride
3038 Guildford Way
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Lincoln Park and Ride
3045 Lincoln Avenue
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Maquabeak Park boat-launch parking
5 Burbidge Street
A location named in the city’s paid-parking table. Follow the posted rate, time limit and any permit conditions at this lot.
- Source scope
- City pay-lot table entry
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
The page says six lots in its introductory sentence but lists these seven entries, including the boat launch. Every listed entry is retained.
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Street limits and clearance rules
Does a street need a sign before parking rules apply?
No. Citywide rules apply on unsigned streets. Park facing traffic with curbside wheels within 30 centimetres of the curb. Do not block sidewalks, crossings, cycle lanes, driveways or narrow travel space. Signs can add shorter limits or other restrictions.
What is the current street time limit?
A vehicle cannot remain in the same street spot for more than 48 continuous hours. After 48 hours on a block, it must leave that block for at least four hours before returning. Moving between spaces on the same block does not reset the limit.
How close may I stop to hydrants, crossings or driveways?
The current page states five metres from a hydrant, six metres on either side of a crosswalk or cycle crossing, and two metres from a driveway or boulevard crossing. It also states 15 metres from intersections. Read any stricter posted restriction before choosing a space.
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Payment and the resident facility pass
When is city pay parking free?
The city says pay regulations are not in effect on Sundays or statutory holidays. Other time limits and parking restrictions still apply. This statement concerns the city-managed system, not every privately managed lot beside a station or business.
How can I pay, and what if a machine is broken?
City pay stations accept cash or credit card, with Flowbird and Parkedin app options. Use the next working pay station if one fails and report the faulty machine to Engineering and Public Works. A broken station does not itself permit unpaid parking.
What does the $30 resident parking pass cover?
The one-year pass covers parking fees at City Centre Aquatic Complex, Pinetree Community Centre and Evergreen Cultural Centre or Town Centre Park Community Centre. It does not remove time limits or cover on-street paid or restricted parking. The year runs from purchase date.
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC
Remaining permit zones, exemptions and enforcement
What evidence is needed for that pass?
Bring proof of Coquitlam residency, vehicle registration and driver’s licence. Buy at CCAC, Pinetree or City Hall Revenue Services. Passes are non-refundable. A vehicle change with the same plate, owner and address can transfer free; a new plate requires surrendering the old pass and a transfer fee.
Are new resident-only street zones still being created?
No. The city says it stopped creating new zones in 2026 and removed some older ones. Existing zones may still require a permit. If you live in a remaining Resident Only zone, contact Engineering and Public Works at 604-927-3500 about the current arrangement.
How do accessible permits and veteran plates affect payment?
A SPARC placard removes parking fees in city lots only when using a designated accessible stall; otherwise normal fees apply. Veteran-plate vehicles park free at city-managed lots and on-street locations, but time restrictions still apply. The two exemptions are not identical.
What should I do about a ticket or towed vehicle?
Pay or dispute a bylaw notice within 14 days. For an impounded vehicle, contact Coquitlam Towing at 604-939-6474. Report parking concerns to Bylaw Services at 604-927-3580. A parking pass does not prevent towing when a vehicle blocks safety access.
Sources: Parking in Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC