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Paid parking zones, rates and payment in St. John’s
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Paid parking zones, rates and payment in St. John’s. St.
Key information
St. John’s enforces paid parking weekdays 8 am to 6 pm, with posted time limits. The listed hourly rates are $1.75 downtown and $1 at Churchill Square. PayByPhone, a telephone service and card/tap pay stations are available; free periods do not override closures or parking bans.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is paid parking enforced? | Monday-Friday 8 am to 6 pm. The page lists evenings, weekends and specified public holidays as free payment periods. A parking closure or snow-removal prohibition still applies even when payment is not required. |
| Do I need a smartphone to pay? | No. The city provides PayByPhone's app, telephone payment and physical pay stations. The station accepts credit cards, tap debit and mobile pay; choose a method that works before leaving the vehicle. |
| Must I display a pay-station receipt? | The station offers a receipt for the driver's records, but the city says there is no need to return to the vehicle to display it. Correct zone and licence-plate entry remain important. |
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Compare the numbers
- Downtown and surrounding areas1.75 CAD per hour
- Churchill Square1 CAD per hour
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Your next steps
- Read the zone
Check the posted zone and maximum parking time.
- Pay the local rate
The city lists different hourly rates for downtown and Churchill Square.
- Move at the limit
Reaching the posted maximum means moving the vehicle.
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Check the zone and time limit
When is paid parking enforced?
Monday-Friday 8 am to 6 pm. The page lists evenings, weekends and specified public holidays as free payment periods. A parking closure or snow-removal prohibition still applies even when payment is not required.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
What hourly rates are listed?
The city gives $1.75 per hour downtown and surrounding areas and $1 per hour in Churchill Square. Check the actual zone sign and time maximum before starting a session.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
What happens when I reach the posted maximum?
Move the vehicle. The city says additional payment or a phone extension cannot be treated as permission to remain beyond the area's maximum. Different zones have different limits.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Choose a payment method
Do I need a smartphone to pay?
No. The city provides PayByPhone's app, telephone payment and physical pay stations. The station accepts credit cards, tap debit and mobile pay; choose a method that works before leaving the vehicle.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
What must I enter in PayByPhone?
Use the posted zone number, licence plate and vehicle/province details, then the parking duration. Pay for the actual vehicle in the actual zone rather than assuming the app automatically identifies the curb.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
How can I pay by telephone?
Call 1-866-234-7275 and follow the prompts for registration, zone and duration. Wait until the parking session is confirmed. The city also lists 1-877-610-2054 for PayByPhone technical assistance.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Extend responsibly and check closures
Must I display a pay-station receipt?
The station offers a receipt for the driver's records, but the city says there is no need to return to the vehicle to display it. Correct zone and licence-plate entry remain important.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
Are SMS notifications required?
No. The page says opting into PayByPhone SMS messages carries a fee. The application can still provide push notifications and email receipts without that optional SMS service.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
Can unused paid time be refunded?
No. The city says unused parking sessions are not refundable. Choose the time needed and extend only within the signed maximum instead of overpaying and expecting unused minutes back.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
Does the full location list prove every listed zone is active?
No. The table includes Rowan Place and one Ricketts Road segment marked not active, and the map excludes some seasonal accessible/event changes. All 45 source rows are preserved below with those limitations visible.
Source: Paid On-Street Parking
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
All 45 city-listed parking-zone records
| Street/area | Zone | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Street | 1301 | 3 Hours |
| Water Street between Adelaide Street & Beck's Cove | 1305 | 3 Hours |
| Water Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street | 1307 | 3 Hours |
| Water Street West of Harbour Drive | 1311 | 3 Hours |
| Water Street between Queen's Cove & Cochrane Street | 1312 | 3 Hours |
| Harbour Drive between Water Street & Bishop's Cove | 1330 | 3 Hours |
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| Street/area | Zone | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove | 1331 | 3 Hours |
| Harbour Drive between Bishop's Cove & Beck's Cove | 1332 | 3 Hours |
| Harbour Drive between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove | 1333 | 3 Hours |
| Harbour Drive between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove | 1334 | 3 Hours |
| Harbour Drive between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove | 1335 | 3 Hours |
| Water Street between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove | 1336 | 3 Hours |
| Water Street between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove | 1337 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between New Gower Street & Bate's Hill | 1338 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between Bate's Hill & Church Hill | 1341 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between Cathedral Street & Prescott Street | 1343 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between Prescott Street & Holloway Street | 1344 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between Holloway Street & King's Road | 1345 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between King's Road & Cochrane Street | 1346 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between Cochrane Street & Cavendish Square | 1347 | 3 Hours |
| Duckworth Street between Cavendish Square & Temperance Street | 1349 | 3 Hours |
| George Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street | 1351 | 3 Hours |
| Bishop's Cove | 1356 | 3 Hours |
| Beck's Cove | 1357 | 3 Hours |
| Clift's Baird's Cove | 1358 | 3 Hours |
| Central Street between Stephen Place and Lime Street | 1354 | 8 Hours |
| Casey Street between Brazil Street and McDarlane Street | 1355 | 4 Hours |
| Long's Hill | 1365 | 2 Hours |
| Freshwater Road between Cook Street & Harvey Road | 1366 | 2 Hours |
| Harvey Road between Freshwater Road & Fort Townshend | 1367 | 2 Hours |
| Harvey Road between Fort Townshend & Bonaventure Avenue | 1368 | 2 Hours |
| Monkstown & Rennie's River Lot | 1371 | 2 Hours |
| New Gower Street West of Barter's Hill | 1374 | 4 Hours |
| New Gower Street between Barter's Hill & Duckworth Street | 1376 | 4 Hours |
| Veteran's Square (Queen's Road between Churchill Hill to Cathedral Street) | 1378 | 4 Hours |
| Bates Hill | 1380 | 4 Hours |
| Church Hill between Henry Street & Duckworth Street | 1381 | 4 Hours |
| Cathedral Street between Gower Street & Duckworth Street | 1389 | 4 Hours |
| Cavendish Square | 1390 | 4 Hours |
| Westerland Road | 1391 | 2 Hours |
| Churchill Square - Area 1 West Side | 1392 | 3 Hours |
| Churchill Square - Area 2 East Side | 1393 | 3 Hours |
| Rowan Place (not active) | 1394 | 3 Hours |
| Ricketts Road between Campbell Avenue & St. Clare Avenue | 1395 | 4 Hours |
| Ricketts Road between St. Clare Avenue & Buckmaster Circle (not active) | 1399 | 4 Hours |
Queen Street
Queen Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Queen Street is the city's location description for zone 1301. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1301
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street between Adelaide Street & Beck's Cove
Water Street between Adelaide Street & Beck's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street between Adelaide Street & Beck's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1305. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1305
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street
Water Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street is the city's location description for zone 1307. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1307
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street West of Harbour Drive
Water Street West of Harbour Drive, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street West of Harbour Drive is the city's location description for zone 1311. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1311
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street between Queen's Cove & Cochrane Street
Water Street between Queen's Cove & Cochrane Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street between Queen's Cove & Cochrane Street is the city's location description for zone 1312. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1312
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harbour Drive between Water Street & Bishop's Cove
Harbour Drive between Water Street & Bishop's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harbour Drive between Water Street & Bishop's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1330. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1330
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove
Water Street between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1331. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1331
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harbour Drive between Bishop's Cove & Beck's Cove
Harbour Drive between Bishop's Cove & Beck's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harbour Drive between Bishop's Cove & Beck's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1332. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1332
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harbour Drive between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove
Harbour Drive between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harbour Drive between Beck's Cove & Ayre's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1333. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1333
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harbour Drive between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove
Harbour Drive between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harbour Drive between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1334. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1334
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harbour Drive between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove
Harbour Drive between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harbour Drive between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1335. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1335
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove
Water Street between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street between Ayre's Cove & Clift's Baird's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1336. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1336
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Water Street between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove
Water Street between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Street between Clift's Baird's Cove & Job's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1337. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1337
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between New Gower Street & Bate's Hill
Duckworth Street between New Gower Street & Bate's Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between New Gower Street & Bate's Hill is the city's location description for zone 1338. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1338
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between Bate's Hill & Church Hill
Duckworth Street between Bate's Hill & Church Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between Bate's Hill & Church Hill is the city's location description for zone 1341. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1341
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between Cathedral Street & Prescott Street
Duckworth Street between Cathedral Street & Prescott Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between Cathedral Street & Prescott Street is the city's location description for zone 1343. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1343
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between Prescott Street & Holloway Street
Duckworth Street between Prescott Street & Holloway Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between Prescott Street & Holloway Street is the city's location description for zone 1344. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1344
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between Holloway Street & King's Road
Duckworth Street between Holloway Street & King's Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between Holloway Street & King's Road is the city's location description for zone 1345. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1345
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between King's Road & Cochrane Street
Duckworth Street between King's Road & Cochrane Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between King's Road & Cochrane Street is the city's location description for zone 1346. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1346
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between Cochrane Street & Cavendish Square
Duckworth Street between Cochrane Street & Cavendish Square, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between Cochrane Street & Cavendish Square is the city's location description for zone 1347. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1347
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Duckworth Street between Cavendish Square & Temperance Street
Duckworth Street between Cavendish Square & Temperance Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Duckworth Street between Cavendish Square & Temperance Street is the city's location description for zone 1349. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1349
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
George Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street
George Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
George Street between Queen Street & Adelaide Street is the city's location description for zone 1351. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1351
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Bishop's Cove
Bishop's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bishop's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1356. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1356
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Beck's Cove
Beck's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Beck's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1357. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1357
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Clift's Baird's Cove
Clift's Baird's Cove, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Clift's Baird's Cove is the city's location description for zone 1358. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1358
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Central Street between Stephen Place and Lime Street
Central Street between Stephen Place and Lime Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Central Street between Stephen Place and Lime Street is the city's location description for zone 1354. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1354
- Listed maximum
- 8 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Casey Street between Brazil Street and McDarlane Street
Casey Street between Brazil Street and McDarlane Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Casey Street between Brazil Street and McDarlane Street is the city's location description for zone 1355. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1355
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Long's Hill
Long's Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Long's Hill is the city's location description for zone 1365. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1365
- Listed maximum
- 2 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Freshwater Road between Cook Street & Harvey Road
Freshwater Road between Cook Street & Harvey Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Freshwater Road between Cook Street & Harvey Road is the city's location description for zone 1366. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1366
- Listed maximum
- 2 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harvey Road between Freshwater Road & Fort Townshend
Harvey Road between Freshwater Road & Fort Townshend, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harvey Road between Freshwater Road & Fort Townshend is the city's location description for zone 1367. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1367
- Listed maximum
- 2 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Harvey Road between Fort Townshend & Bonaventure Avenue
Harvey Road between Fort Townshend & Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harvey Road between Fort Townshend & Bonaventure Avenue is the city's location description for zone 1368. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1368
- Listed maximum
- 2 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Monkstown & Rennie's River Lot
Monkstown & Rennie's River Lot, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Monkstown & Rennie's River Lot is the city's location description for zone 1371. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1371
- Listed maximum
- 2 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
New Gower Street West of Barter's Hill
New Gower Street West of Barter's Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
New Gower Street West of Barter's Hill is the city's location description for zone 1374. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1374
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
New Gower Street between Barter's Hill & Duckworth Street
New Gower Street between Barter's Hill & Duckworth Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
New Gower Street between Barter's Hill & Duckworth Street is the city's location description for zone 1376. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1376
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Veteran's Square (Queen's Road between Churchill Hill to Cathedral Street)
Veteran's Square (Queen's Road between Churchill Hill to Cathedral Street), St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Veteran's Square (Queen's Road between Churchill Hill to Cathedral Street) is the city's location description for zone 1378. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1378
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Bates Hill
Bates Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bates Hill is the city's location description for zone 1380. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1380
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Church Hill between Henry Street & Duckworth Street
Church Hill between Henry Street & Duckworth Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Church Hill between Henry Street & Duckworth Street is the city's location description for zone 1381. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1381
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Cathedral Street between Gower Street & Duckworth Street
Cathedral Street between Gower Street & Duckworth Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Cathedral Street between Gower Street & Duckworth Street is the city's location description for zone 1389. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1389
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Cavendish Square
Cavendish Square, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Cavendish Square is the city's location description for zone 1390. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1390
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Westerland Road
Westerland Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Westerland Road is the city's location description for zone 1391. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1391
- Listed maximum
- 2 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Churchill Square - Area 1 West Side
Churchill Square - Area 1 West Side, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Churchill Square - Area 1 West Side is the city's location description for zone 1392. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1392
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Churchill Square - Area 2 East Side
Churchill Square - Area 2 East Side, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Churchill Square - Area 2 East Side is the city's location description for zone 1393. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1393
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Rowan Place (not active)
Rowan Place (not active), St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Rowan Place (not active) is the city's location description for zone 1394. The source marks this zone not active.
- Zone
- 1394
- Listed maximum
- 3 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Ricketts Road between Campbell Avenue & St. Clare Avenue
Ricketts Road between Campbell Avenue & St. Clare Avenue, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Ricketts Road between Campbell Avenue & St. Clare Avenue is the city's location description for zone 1395. Check the posted signs for current availability and restrictions.
- Zone
- 1395
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Ricketts Road between St. Clare Avenue & Buckmaster Circle (not active)
Ricketts Road between St. Clare Avenue & Buckmaster Circle (not active), St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Ricketts Road between St. Clare Avenue & Buckmaster Circle (not active) is the city's location description for zone 1399. The source marks this zone not active.
- Zone
- 1399
- Listed maximum
- 4 Hours
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
Sources: Paid On-Street Parking
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