Find Fredericton Parking That Fits the Length of Your Visit
Compare downtown garages, surface lots, street meters, free two-hour areas and daily permit zones before entering the city centre.
A nearby curb space may cost more or expire too soon. Choose by total visit time, payment hours, winter rules and your final walking route.
Fast Answer: Which Fredericton Parking Option Is Best?
Convention Centre or eastern downtown: use East End Garage at 635 King Street. It has 529 spaces and is paid 24/7.
City Hall or central Queen Street: use York Street Carpark behind City Hall. Its current rate is $1.50 per hour.
Western downtown: Frederick Square Garage at 235 King Street offers 513 spaces at $1.50 per hour.
Short Officers’ Square or library visit: use Officers’ Square Lot, but compare the $2.50 hourly rate with York Street for longer stays.
Best Public Parking Garages and Lots in Fredericton
The City manages more than 1,500 spaces in garages and surface lots. All listed municipal rates include HST, but onsite signs remain the final authority.
East End Parking Garage
- Address
- 635 King Street, beside the Fredericton Convention Centre
- Capacity
- 529 spaces
- Entrances
- Queen and King streets between Regent and St. John streets
- HotSpot zone
- 4806
- Hourly rate
- $1.50 per hour for the first nine hours
- 24-hour maximum
- $16.50
- Payment hours
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Monthly permit
- $140, subject to availability
Frederick Square Parking Garage
- Address
- 235 King Street, western downtown Fredericton
- Capacity
- 513 spaces
- Entrances
- Queen and King streets near Westmorland and Northumberland streets
- HotSpot zone
- 4202
- Hourly rate
- $1.50 per hour
- Payment hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays
- Monthly permit
- $130, subject to availability
York Street Carpark
- Location
- York Street, behind Fredericton City Hall
- Capacity
- 259 spaces
- HotSpot zone
- 4503
- EV charger zone
- 9145 for the designated EV charger space
- Hourly rate
- $1.50 per hour
- Payment hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays
- Monthly permit
- $130, subject to availability
Officers’ Square Parking Lot
- Address
- 1 Carleton Street, behind the public library and Officers’ Square
- Capacity
- 40 spaces
- HotSpot zone
- 4605
- Current rate
- $2.50 per hour
- Maximum stay
- Follow the pay-station and onsite signs
- Payment hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays
Tannery Court Parking Lot
- Address
- 365 King Street, Fredericton
- Capacity
- 19 spaces
- HotSpot zone
- 4403
- Current rate
- $2.50 per hour
- Payment hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays
- Winter rule
- No overnight parking October 1–May 31
Queen Street Parking Lot
- Address
- 299 Queen Street, at Queen and Westmorland streets
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Parking type
- Single-space meters
- Hourly rate
- $2 per hour
- Maximum stay
- Two hours
- Payment hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays
Fredericton Parking Facility Comparison
| Facility | Spaces | Rate | Zone | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East End Garage | 529 | $1.50/hour | 4806 | Convention Centre and long stays |
| Frederick Square | 513 | $1.50/hour | 4202 | Western downtown |
| York Street | 259 | $1.50/hour | 4503 | City Hall and central downtown |
| Officers’ Square | 40 | $2.50/hour | 4605 | Library and historic district |
| Tannery Lot | 19 | $2.50/hour | 4403 | Tannery and King Street |
| Queen Lot | 30 | $2/hour | Meter number | Visits under two hours |
Current Fredericton Parking Rates and Maximum Times
| Parking type | Rate | Maximum stay | Typical location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-minute meter | $1.50 per half hour | 30 minutes | Various downtown streets |
| One-hour meter | $2.50 per hour | One hour | Various downtown streets |
| Two-hour meter | $2.50 per hour | Two hours | Downtown streets and Officers’ Square |
| Four-hour meter | $2 per hour | Four hours | Selected downtown areas |
| Large garages | $1.50 per hour | Facility-specific | East End, Frederick Square, York Street |
| Daily permit | $7.50 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Zones A, B, C and Q |
All municipal hourly and permit prices include HST. Always confirm the amount displayed on the meter, pay station or HotSpot screen before payment.
Official Fredericton HotSpot Zone Numbers
Use these numbers only after confirming that the sign beside your vehicle shows the same facility or parking area.
| Parking location | HotSpot zone | Common mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| East End Garage | 4806 | Do not confuse it with an eastern street meter. |
| Frederick Square Garage | 4202 | Confirm the parked vehicle is inside the garage. |
| York Street Carpark | 4503 | Do not use the EV code for a regular space. |
| York Street EV charger | 9145 | Use only in the identified charging space. |
| Officers’ Square Lot | 4605 | Do not select York Street because it is nearby. |
| Tannery Lot | 4403 | Check that you are not on a King Street meter. |
| Carleton Street east side | 6603 | Use only between King and Brunswick streets. |
How Fredericton Street Parking Meters Work
Do not choose a short meter for an uncertain appointment: use a garage or same-day permit when check-in, waiting or meetings may extend the visit.
How to Use a Fredericton Pay-by-Plate Station
Wrong-plate risk: enforcement checks the plate electronically. A payment attached to another plate may appear unpaid.
When and Where Parking May Be Free in Fredericton
After 5 p.m.
Most municipal meters and facilities other than East End Garage do not require payment after 5 p.m.
Weekends and holidays
Most City meters and facilities are not paid on weekends or holidays; East End Garage remains paid 24/7.
Two-hour free streets
Signed sections between Charlotte and Dundonald streets offer free weekday parking for up to two hours.
Zones A, B and C
Signed spaces may be free outside the weekday 1:30–3 p.m. permit restriction.
Zone Q
Signed spaces may be free outside the 10–11 a.m. and 1:30–2:30 p.m. weekday restrictions.
Trail access
Signed two-hour free spaces remain near Lincoln Trail crossings on George and Charlotte streets.
Free does not mean unlimited: posted maximums, permit restrictions, fire lanes, accessible-space rules and overnight bans still apply.
Fredericton Daily Parking Permits: Zones A, B, C and Q
| Permit detail | Current rule | User-help explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.50 per day | May cost less than several hours at a central meter. |
| Zones | A, B, C and Q | Permit works only in the selected zone. |
| Valid hours | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | It does not provide overnight parking. |
| Purchase time | After midnight on the required day | Normal users cannot reserve days in advance. |
| Availability | Limited and first-come | Have a garage backup if permits sell out. |
| Vehicle | Linked to one active plate | Update the plate correctly before leaving the vehicle. |
Zones A, B and C
Permit parking controls apply Monday–Friday from 1:30–3 p.m. Parking is allowed at no charge outside that restricted window where signs permit it.
Zone Q
Permit controls apply Monday–Friday from 10–11 a.m. and 1:30–2:30 p.m. Parking may be free outside those windows where signs allow.
Street-side warning: permit zones commonly allow parking on only one side. The opposite side may be signed No Parking.
Regent Street Evening and Sunday Parking
Location
Fourteen signed off-peak spaces are available on Regent Street between Queen and King streets.
Monday–Saturday
Parking is permitted after 7 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. where signs identify an off-peak space.
Sunday
Parking is permitted from 6:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m., subject to the posted sign.
Move before 2:30 a.m.: the off-peak program is not permission to leave a vehicle through the overnight-restriction period.
Best Fredericton Parking by Destination
Convention Centre
Use East End Garage at 635 King Street. Remember that payment is required 24/7.
Fredericton Playhouse
Compare East End Garage, Officers’ Square Lot and nearby legal street meters according to event length.
Officers’ Square
Use the 40-space Officers’ Square Lot for a short visit or York Street for greater capacity and a lower hourly price.
Public Library
Officers’ Square is closest, but York Street is a useful event-day backup.
City Hall
York Street Carpark behind City Hall is the most direct larger municipal option.
Queen Street shopping
Use a short-stay meter for a quick purchase or a garage for dining and multiple stores.
Historic Garrison District
Officers’ Square and York Street are practical, but temporary event closures may alter vehicle access.
Government appointment
Match the exact building entrance with East End, Frederick Square or a nearby legal meter.
Full downtown day
Use a large garage or same-day permit instead of repeatedly moving between limited meters.
Overnight Parking Rules in Fredericton
October 1–May 31
Unattended vehicles cannot remain on City streets or municipal surface lots from midnight–7 a.m. The ban applies whether snow is present or not.
June 1–September 30
The overnight rule continues for derelict or immobile vehicles, large commercial vehicles, long recreational trailers, campers and buses.
Parking garages
Check the facility and level. Garage use may be possible, but rooftop winter overnight restrictions remain.
Daily permits
A daily or resident permit does not cancel the overnight parking bylaw.
Enforcement risk: the winter overnight violation carries a $50 fine and the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Accessible Parking and Step-Free Arrival Planning
Use marked spaces legally
Display the required permit and follow the facility’s payment and maximum-time rules.
Check payment
Do not assume an accessible permit automatically makes municipal or private parking free.
Check the full route
Confirm elevators, curb ramps, winter maintenance and the correct destination entrance.
Long appointment
Choose a garage rather than a 30-minute or one-hour space when the finish time is uncertain.
Event access
Officers’ Square and Convention Centre events may change normal entrances or pedestrian routes.
Passenger pickup
Use a legal loading or pickup area rather than occupying an accessible space without authorization.
Monthly Parking Permits in Fredericton
| Facility | Monthly rate | Best for | Important condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Garage | $140 | 24/7 downtown access | Subject to availability and facility rules. |
| Frederick Square | $130 | Western downtown commuters | Limited first-come availability. |
| York Street | $130 | City Hall and central downtown | Winter overnight rules still apply. |
Availability tip: a sold-out facility may disappear from HotSpot. Check the app before relying on a specific monthly option.
Broken Meter, Wrong Plate or Parking Ticket
| Problem | Immediate action | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|---|
| Meter malfunction | Report it immediately to Service Fredericton. | Meter number, street, time and error photo |
| Paid but ticketed | Contact parking staff within the applicable appeal period. | Receipt, HotSpot session, zone and plate |
| Wrong plate | Contact HotSpot or City parking immediately. | Payment record and vehicle registration |
| Faulty-meter appeal | Report or dispute within 24 hours. | Earlier fault report and ticket copy |
| Other eligible appeal | Contact the issuing agency within 72 hours. | Signs, vehicle position and supporting documents |
| Vehicle towed | Call Fredericton Police non-emergency. | Plate, description and last parking location |
Payment deadline: a Fredericton parking ticket must be paid in full within 20 days. The fine may increase and a court summons may follow.
Fredericton Parking Contacts and Addresses
Service Fredericton Parking
HotSpot Technical Support
Fredericton City Hall
Before Walking Away From Your Vehicle
Payment check
- Correct facility, meter or zone
- Correct licence plate
- Enough legal time selected
- Maximum stay checked
- Payment hours confirmed
- Receipt or app record saved
- East End 24/7 rule considered
Space and return check
- No accessible or reserved restriction
- No permit-zone conflict
- No fire lane or loading restriction
- No overnight restriction
- Garage level photographed
- Pedestrian return door saved
- Backup facility ready
Downtown Fredericton Parking Map
Use this map to compare garages, lots and street parking. Verify the nearest physical sign and payment zone after parking.
Map warning: search results may include private property. Municipal rates, free periods and permit rules do not automatically apply to private parking.
Official Fredericton Parking Resources
Use these official links after identifying whether you need an hourly space, permit, overnight parking or ticket help.
Fredericton Parking FAQs
Where is the best place to park in downtown Fredericton?
Use East End Garage for the Convention Centre and eastern downtown, York Street Carpark for City Hall, and Frederick Square Garage for western downtown.
How much does downtown Fredericton parking cost?
Large municipal garages cost $1.50 per hour. Street meters and smaller surface lots generally range from $1.50 per half hour to $2.50 per hour.
Is parking free after 5 p.m. in Fredericton?
Most municipal meters and facilities do not require payment after 5 p.m., but East End Garage normally requires payment 24 hours a day.
Is downtown Fredericton parking free on weekends?
Most City meters, surface lots and garages are not paid on weekends. East End Garage remains paid 24/7.
Which HotSpot zone should I use for East End Garage?
Use zone 4806 after confirming that the parked vehicle is inside East End Garage.
Can I park overnight on a Fredericton street?
From October 1–May 31, unattended street parking is prohibited citywide from midnight–7 a.m. The rule also includes municipal surface parking lots.
How do I buy a Fredericton daily parking permit?
Buy a $7.50 virtual permit through HotSpot for Zone A, B, C or Q beginning at midnight on the day it is needed. Availability is limited.
Can I extend a Fredericton meter through HotSpot?
You may add time only within the posted maximum. Additional payment cannot make a stay beyond the legal limit valid.
What should I do if a Fredericton parking meter is broken?
Report it immediately to Service Fredericton at 506-460-2020 and keep the meter number, location, time and a photo of the error.
How long do I have to pay a Fredericton parking ticket?
Payment must be received within 20 days. After that, the fine may increase and a court summons may be issued.
Independent Fredericton Parking Guide
Parking Guide Hub is not the City of Fredericton, HotSpot Parking, Fredericton Convention Centre or any private parking operator.
Rates, payment zones, permit availability, entrances, event closures and enforcement conditions may change. Verify time-sensitive details through official sources and onsite signs.
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