Flexible parking options are pulling into EG on May 1.  Learn more about EG's Parking Pilot Program.

Paying a Parking Ticket

 Pay Parking tickets Online via Portal 
Parking Tickets can now be paid through our portal using a credit card.  Please note there is an additional fee to use this service.  To pay your Parking Ticket online, please visit the Online Portal. 
 Pay in Person
Pay in person at the Civic Centre located at 19000 Leslie Street during our business hours between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
 Mail or Drop off Payment 

Mail or drop off a cheque made payable to the Town of East Gwillimbury to 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON, L0G 1V0. 

Should you wish to dispute the parking infraction notice, you or your agent must make an appointment by contacting 905-478-4282 within 15 days of the ticket issuance.

Parking Restrictions 

The Town’s number one priority is to ensure resident safety and to keep neighbourhood roads safe for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. EG has a year-round three-hour parking limit during the day and year-round no parking from 2-6am on all EG roads, unless otherwise posted. 

Below is some information parking restrictions and assistance programs in EG:

Significant Weather Event Updates

The Town of East Gwillimbury may post a significant snow event if there is inclement weather in the forecast. If the Town issues a significant snow event notice all vehicles must be removed from all roads to allow crews to access to clear the roads and ensure they are safe for everyone.

For details on significant snow events and to subscribe to our website for updates visit our Snow Clearing page.

EG's Parking By-Laws

 Year-round by-laws 
  • Traffic and Parking By-law #2019-136
  • No parking on the road between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. year-round 
  • No parking longer than three-hours on any road - There is a three-hours parking limit on all EG roads, unless otherwise posted. However, EG offers a parking exemption period from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in addition to the three-hour parking limit, except during a snow event, meaning you may park on the road during these designated times.
  • No parking to block a sidewalk or roadway - Vehicles must be fully contained on the driveway and are not allowed to overhang onto the curb, road or sidewalk, as this can cause a dangerous situation for traffic and impede road maintenance. Sidewalks must be clear for pedestrians, strollers, wheelchairs, and snow clearing operations. Parking tickets will be issued to all vehicles in violation.

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  • No parking on boulevards
 Winter Parking 

The EG by-law is easy - when it is snowing, please do not park on roadways, as our plows need access to the streets to keep them safe and clear. This includes unassumed roads. All Parking Consideration Forms are not valid when it is snowing. If you are parked on Town roadways during snow clearing operations, you may be ticketed or towed at the Owner's expense. For more information on snow clearing in EG, visit the Snow Clearing page.

Idling Control By-law

The Town does not allow idling - See the Idling Control By-law 2019-085 for full details on the Town of East Gwillimbury's (EG) by-law to prohibit needless idling of vehicles.

 Idling Facts
  • Children breathe 2x as much air as adults, making them more susceptible to airborne pollutants such as those made by idling.
  • New vehicles emit about 99% less CAC (Criteria Air Contaminants) emissions than vehicles built in the 1970's. Vehicles today still release carbon dioxide, which is the principal greenhouse gas linked to climate change.
  • For the average vehicle (3-litre engine), 10 minutes of idling costs over one quarter of a litre (over 1 cup) in wasted fuel. Every litre of gasoline you use produces about 2.3 kilograms of carbon dioxide.
  • Warming up the vehicle means more than warming the engine. The tires, transmission, wheel bearings and other moving parts also need to be warmed up for the vehicle to perform well. Most of these parts do not begin to warm up until you drive the vehicle.
  • Excessive idling is not an effective way to warm up your vehicle, even in cold weather. The best way to warm it up is to drive it. With today's computer-controlled engines, even on cold winter days, no more than two to three minutes of idling is usually enough warm-up time before starting to drive. This also reduces fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
  • A 1998 survey on driving habits suggests that in the peak of winter, Canadians voluntarily idle their vehicles for a combined total of more than 75 million minutes a day – equal to one vehicle idling for 144 years. We idle about 40 percent less in summer, but Canadian motorists still waste a significant amount of fuel and emit unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The more fuel you use, the more carbon dioxide your vehicle produces– an easy way to cut fuel consumption is to avoid unnecessary idling.

Visit the Government of Canada, Natural Resources website for more information on idling.

Piloting New Ways to Park in EG

East Gwillimbury (EG)’s By-law Enforcement Services team is launching a one-year parking pilot program beginning May 1, 2026, to address parking in EG and provide residents and visitors with safe, accessible, and flexible parking options. Details on the Pilot Program were presented at the March 10, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting. View the report and presentation. 

As the community grows, we’re seeing an increase in parking complaints, higher By-law enforcement activity and a rise in parking permit requests. The pilot program will allow the Town to test new parking strategies, monitor results, collect resident feedback and make adjustments (if needed) before recommending permanent changes to Council.

What strategies are included in the Pilot Program?

Odd/even on-street parking schedule on select streets in EG

Five streets in EG will move to an odd/even parking schedule, and the current three-hour parking limit will be removed. The 2 to 6 a.m. parking restriction remains in place unless an on-street overnight parking permit is submitted. Parking permits are not valid during snow events or winter maintenance operations. 

The photo is a infographic of even days of the month and odd days of the month

How it works:  

  • On odd-numbered dates, you can park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses. On even-numbered dates, you can park on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses. Residents/visitors need to move their vehicles by midnight when the date changes.

Pilot locations

 Ward One

 Frank Kelly Drive (Holland Landing) 

 

Frank Kelly Drive (Holland Landing) Map

 

Four Seasons Crescent (Harvest Hills) 

 

Harvest Hills Map
 Ward Two

 Mondial Crescent (Queensville)

 

Queensville Map

 

Beechborough Crescent (Sharon)

 

Sharon Map

 
 Ward Three

 Hammill Heights (Mount Albert)

Mount Albert

 

The following strategies will be piloted Town-wide:

Town-Wide Overnight On-Street Parking Permits

Residents will continue to receive 15 free on-street overnight parking permits each year. As part of the pilot program, residents who need more can purchase up to 15 additional daily permits for $14 each. Permits can be purchased online or in person at Customer Service at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street), the Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road), or the Health and Active Living Plaza (160 Jim Mortson Drive).

Apply for on-street overnight parking permits

On-Street Overnight Parking Permit (First 15 permits)*  

Residents can apply for 15 free on-street overnight parking permits per license plate each year. 

On-Street Overnight Parking Permit (15 permits and up)*

Once you’ve used your 15 free permits, residents may purchase up to 15 additional overnight parking permits for $14 each night. 

*Links to purchase permits will be available on May 1.

Permits exempt residents from the three-hour parking limit, allows overnight parking between 2 and 6 a.m. and is not valid during snow events or winter maintenance operations. Residents must also follow the rules outlined in EG’s Traffic and Parking By-law, including not parking in front of or near fire hydrants and ensuring vehicles are parked facing the correct direction. 

Accessible Parking Exemption

Residents or visitors with a valid Accessible Parking Permit may park in some no-parking areas. Before you park, please ensure:  

  • Your vehicle does not obstruct traffic
  • You do not block intersections, fire hydrants or park in fire routes 
  • Your vehicle is parked facing the correct direction 
  • You do not leave your parked vehicle on the road between 2 and 6 a.m., unless you have an on-street overnight parking permit 
  • Your Accessible Parking Permit is visible  

Additional Overnight Parking at Town Parks

To provide more overnight parking options, the Town is expanding overnight parking permits in municipal parking lots to:  

  • Vivian Creek Park (19253 Centre St). From April 15 to November 1. 

  • Radial Line Park (981 Murrell Boulevard). From April 15 to November 1. 

The new park locations will be in addition to the following municipal lots, which are available year-round: the Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street), Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) and Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge St). 

Residents may purchase permits to park overnight between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. for:  

  • $10 for one night   

  • $25 for three nights  

  • $50 for seven nights  

  • $100 for 30 nights

*Links to purchase permits will be available on May 1.

We want to hear from you  

Your feedback is an important part of this pilot program. During the one-year pilot, the Town will review how the program is working and welcome your thoughts and ideas to help guide the future of parking in EG. To share feedback, comments or questions, please email the By-law Enforcement team at bylaws@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expand the questions below for additional details regarding the pilot program:

 What is EG’s Parking Pilot Program? 
EG’s Parking Pilot Program will test four new flexible parking options for residents and visitors to better respond to parking needs, improve emergency access, and support efficient enforcement. The pilot allows the Town to test potential changes before considering permanent options in EG.
 Why is the pilot one year?  
The one-year pilot program provides a controlled way to test solutions (over various seasons) and collect data and community feedback. Population growth, higher-density neighbourhoods, increased vehicle ownership, limited driveway space, and rising complaints show that current parking tools are no longer meeting community needs.  
 Will the three-hour parking limit be removed everywhere? 
No, the three-hour parking limit will remain on all Town-roads, except those selected as pilot streets (Frank Kelly Drive, Four Seasons Crescent, Mondial Crescent, Beechborough Crescent, Hammill Heights) 
where odd/even on-street parking will be in effect. Signs will be installed notifying people of this change.  
 How are abandoned or long-term parked vehicles handled? 
Vehicles may not remain parked in the same location for more than 24 hours, which helps to prevent vehicle abandonment. Overnight parking between 2 and 6 a.m. requires a valid Overnight Parking Permit.. Vehicles that are parked for more than 24 hours, may be subject to enforcement action.
 How will success be measured? 
The Town will track resident feedback, parking usage, compliance, complaints, enforcement activity, and impacts to safety and access. 
Where can residents provide feedback? 
Residents can provide feedback to the Town’s By-law Branch in-person at the Civic Centre during regular business hours or by email.
What happens after the pilot?
At the end of the pilot, staff will report results, feedback, and propose recommendations to Council. Decisions about adopting the parking strategies will follow. 
How were the pilot program locations selected?
Pilot locations were selected in collaboration with internal departments based on areas with high parking demand, operational or emergency access concerns, proximity to parks that can support parking, and locations with a history of parking-related complaints or observed issues.
When will the Town implement the odd/even parking schedule on other streets? 
Following the pilot, the Town will review data, operational impacts, and community feedback before making recommendations to Council. There is no set timeline, as any future expansion will be based on the results and overall effectiveness of the pilot program. 
How can I apply/purchase parking permits?
Permits can be purchased online or in-person in Customer Service at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street), Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) or Health and Active Living Plaza (160 Jim Mortson Drive). Links to purchase permits online will be available on May 1.
How many permits can you apply for per vehicle?

Overnight Municipal Lot parking permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not subject to a set limit. For on-street parking, each vehicle is eligible for up to 30 permits per year, consisting of 15 free permits and 15 paid permits.
What if I’ve used all of my on-street parking free and paid parking permits? 
Once all 30 on-street parking permits (15 free and 15 paid) have been used, no additional permits will be issued for that vehicle. Alternative parking options, such as Overnight Municipal Lot parking (where available), may be considered. In extenuating circumstances, residents can email By-laws for inquiries.  
 Will there be enforcement throughout the program? 
Yes, enforcement will be in place throughout the program. The first two weeks will focus on an education campaign, where officers will issue warnings and provide information to help residents understand the new requirements before full enforcement continues.
Will the program run during the winter?

Yes, the program will run during the winter with these exceptions: 

  1. Overnight Municipal Lot permits for Radial Line and Vivian Creek Park are only available from April to November  

  2. On-Street parking and overnight parking permits are restricted during snow events or winter maintenance operations.

Who can I contact if I have questions? 

If you have questions regarding this program, please contact By-law Enforcement Services by email or call 905-478-4282.

Parking Assistance 

EG has a number of tools in place to assist residents with parking in your community. 

Overnight On-Street Parking Permits

EG accepts requests for on-street parking permits. Parking permits must be sent 48 hours in advance and may be issued for a maximum of 15 days per plate per calendar year. These permits can be used for special circumstances such as out-of-town guests, driveway repairs, or special occasions.

Apply for an On-Street Overnight Parking Permit

Once the form is submitted, the request is considered approved. We will only reach out if the request has been denied or requires more information.

 

Parking permits only exempt vehicles from the following parking provisions:

  • Parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and the three-hour restriction during the daytime

 

Permits are issued for short-term use only and at the discretion of the By-law Department.

Parking permits are not valid during a snow event and tickets may be given to vehicles interfering with snow removal.

Overnight Municipal Lot Parking Permits
The permitted parking program has been developed as a measure to address immediate parking challenges in the community while a more comprehensive analysis is undertaken. Parking spots are available at the Ross Family Complex, Civic Centre, and Holland Landing Community Centre. To access a parking spot, residents must pre-purchase a permit at a cost of $100/per month for a 30 day period. Spots are available on a first-come first serve basis for the duration of the pilot. For more information and to apply, visit the Parking Permit page.