Choose Parking Near Kamloops Attractions Before You Reach the Busy Block
Match Riverside Park, Sandman Centre, museums, galleries and sports facilities with parking that fits the actual length of your visit.
The closest curb space is not always the best choice. Compare the time limit, complete cost, walking route and backup facility before driving downtown.
Fast Answer: Where Should a Kamloops Visitor Park?
Visit under two hours: downtown curb parking costs $1.50 per hour during the paid period and is convenient when the three-hour legal maximum easily covers your visit.
Three-hour downtown visit: street parking costs $6 total, while a City parkade costs $3 for the same three hours.
Half-day or full-day visitor: Seymour or Lansdowne Parkade is usually the clearest value at $1/hour with a $5 daily maximum.
Weekend visitor: both City parkades are free Saturday and Sunday. Downtown street parking is free Sunday and statutory holidays.
Riverside Park or Sandman Centre: compare the Lorne Street City surface lots before relying on limited curb parking.
Best Parking Near Kamloops Attractions
Use the attraction as the destination, but choose parking by the total visit—not just the walking distance from one map pin.
Current Kamloops Parking Rates Visitors Need in 2026
| Parking type | Current rate | Paid period | Key restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown curb — hour 1 | $1.50 | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Part of a 3-hour maximum stay. |
| Downtown curb — hour 2 | $1.50 | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Vehicle cannot remain beyond 3 hours. |
| Downtown curb — hour 3 | $3 | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Third hour completes the maximum. |
| City surface lot | $6/day | Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. | Read the exact lot sign and event controls. |
| Seymour Parkade | $1/hour, $5/day maximum | Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. | Standard rate applies during events. |
| Lansdowne Parkade | $1/hour, $5/day maximum | Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. | Standard rate applies during events. |
Simple visitor calculation: three hours on the street costs $6. Three hours in a City parkade costs $3, and a longer weekday stay never exceeds the $5 daily parkade maximum.
Kamloops Parking Has Three Different Clocks to Check
Street payment clock
Downtown curb payment runs Monday–Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Surface-lot payment clock
City downtown surface lots are paid Monday–Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parkade payment clock
Seymour and Lansdowne are paid Monday–Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Payment ending does not erase another restriction: always check reserved stalls, loading areas, accessibility signs, event controls and the street maximum before leaving the vehicle.
Free Parking for Kamloops Visitors
Sunday street parking
Regular downtown City curb parking is free on Sunday.
Statutory holidays
Regular downtown City on-street parking is free on statutory holidays.
Weekend parkades
Seymour and Lansdowne Parkades are free both Saturday and Sunday.
Weekday evenings
The two City parkades are free after 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Accessible permit
Eligible designated pay-station spaces can be used for up to three hours without payment when a valid disability permit is correctly displayed.
Bike valet
The City operates free seasonal bike-valet service at Riverside Park and the Kamloops Farmers’ Market.
Parking Near Riverside Park
Best for Beach, Playground, Water Park and Rivers Trail
- Park address
- 100 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
- Park hours
- 5 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Nearby City lots
- 400 Lorne Street, 500 Lorne Street, Heritage House and Riverside West End area.
- Surface-lot day rate
- $6 where the City’s daily product applies.
- Parkade backup
- Seymour Parkade, 240 Seymour Street.
- Summer demand
- Expect higher demand around the beach, accessible water park and nightly Music in the Park programming.
Free Riverside Bike Valet
For visitors who can arrive by bicycle or another supported active-transportation device, the City’s 2026 Riverside Park Bike Valet operates seven days a week from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. starting July 1, subject to change.
Sandman Centre Parking for Games, Concerts and Events
Use Off-Street Parking When the Event May Exceed Three Hours
- Venue address
- 300 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
- Venue parking
- The City lists pay on-site parking and nearby on-street parking.
- Nearby City lots
- Sandman Centre East/North and other Lorne Street-area lots.
- Surface-lot rate
- $6 day/event parking.
- Parkade alternative
- Seymour Parkade or Lansdowne Parkade.
- Event parkade rate
- Normal parkade rates apply; there is no special City event rate.
Parking Near Kamloops Art Gallery
Choose Street Parking for the Gallery Alone, Parkade for a Downtown Day
- Address
- 101–465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC
- Short visit
- A legal nearby curb space can work when the whole visit remains within the three-hour limit.
- Longer visit
- Use Lansdowne or Seymour Parkade when combining the gallery with food, shopping or another attraction.
- Accessible parking
- The Gallery identifies an accessible parking stall across Victoria Street.
- Drop-off
- A loading/pickup area is available by the 5th Avenue entrance.
Parking Near Kamloops Museum & Archives
Park Once if the Museum Is Only One Part of Your Downtown Visit
- Museum address
- 207 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC
- Nearby parkade
- Seymour Parkade, 240 Seymour Street.
- Parkade price
- $1/hour, maximum $5 per paid weekday day.
- Weekend parkade
- Free.
- Street option
- Use a legal nearby curb space only if your complete visit fits inside three hours.
Tournament Capital Centre Visitor Parking
TCC has a facility-specific registration process. Follow the onsite TCC system rather than treating this as normal downtown parking.
Accessible visitors: TCC says visitors displaying a valid disabled parking permit can park free and do not need to register the licence plate.
App conflict: the individual TCC page still mentions PayByPhone, but the City’s current parking-app page states PayByPhone was discontinued in June 2026. Use an onsite TCC registration station or confirm the current facility instruction instead of depending on the old app wording.
Parking at McArthur Island Park
McArthur Island is a large multi-facility recreation destination. Your useful parking area depends on the exact field, stadium, rink or activity rather than the centre point of the island.
Normal recreation visit
Follow onsite signs for the facility or field you are using.
Tournament day
Allow extra time because several fields and venues may have events at the same time.
Navigation tip
Save the exact field or sport-facility name instead of entering only “McArthur Island Park.”
Accessible Parking Near Kamloops Attractions
Downtown pay-station spaces
A valid disability parking permit allows parking in an eligible designated pay-station location for a maximum of three hours without payment.
City-owned lots
Free parking applies to a designated disability stall. A regular stall in a City lot remains a paid stall.
Permit holder must be present
The person to whom the disability permit was issued must be driving or travelling in the vehicle.
Tournament Capital Centre
Visitors displaying a valid disabled permit can park free and do not need to complete the normal licence-plate registration.
Door-to-door check: choose parking based on the curb cut, pedestrian crossing, slope and accessible entrance—not only the shortest straight-line distance on the map.
How to Pay With Parkedin Without Making a Plate Mistake
Parkedin is the City’s current mobile-payment system for downtown on-street and City-owned surface-lot parking. The mobile parking price is the same as paying at a City kiosk.
PayByPhone is outdated for regular City parking: the City states that PayByPhone stopped being offered in June 2026. Use Parkedin or a pay station unless a specific facility provides another current onsite instruction.
Kamloops Street Parking Rules Visitors Commonly Miss
Three-Hour Downtown Maximum
Buying additional mobile parking does not permit a downtown curb vehicle to remain in the same paid space beyond the three-hour maximum.
Reserved Parking Stall
A reserved stall is marked with a yellow reflective marker on the black parking pole. Parking there without authorization can result in a ticket or tow.
Loading Zone
Use a marked loading zone only while actively loading or unloading, obey its time limit and follow the City’s hazard-light requirement.
Maximum City-Street Parking Time
Outside a shorter posted restriction, the City’s residential-parking guidance identifies 48 hours as the maximum general parking time on a City street.
Visitor rule: an apparently free residential street is not automatically suitable for multi-day visitor storage. Read every local sign and do not assume a residential permit rule applies to a tourist vehicle.
Event Parking Strategy for Sandman Centre and Riverside Park
| Your plan | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour daytime event | Street or City lot | A legal curb session may cover the entire stay. |
| Game or concert | Surface lot / parkade | Avoids depending on the three-hour street maximum. |
| Dinner + event | Seymour/Lansdowne | A $5 weekday maximum is predictable and payment ends at 6 p.m. |
| Weekend event | City parkade | Both downtown City parkades are free on weekends. |
| Riverside summer evening | Lorne Street lot or parkade | Handles a longer park stay more predictably than curb turnover parking. |
Departure Strategy
When an event ends, the closest parking stall may create the longest exit queue. If you already know the direction you need to drive afterward, choose a backup facility on that side of downtown.
2026 Kamloops Parking Fines: Why the Sign Matters More Now
The June 2026 rate update also substantially increased parking penalties, making plate accuracy and time-limit checks more important.
| Violation | 2026 penalty | Reduced amount |
|---|---|---|
| Expired time / unpaid parking | $80 | $40 if paid within 24 hours; $60 if paid within 30 days. |
| Serious parking violation | $100 | $50 within 24 hours; $75 within 30 days. |
Examples of serious violations identified by the City include obstructing a fire hydrant or crosswalk.
Broken Meter, Wrong Plate, Full Lot or Parking Ticket
| Problem | Immediate action | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|---|
| Pay station not working | Call the City’s 24-hour faulty pay-station number at 250-828-3409 or use an authorized alternative payment method. | Station location, error photo, time and plate. |
| Wrong plate entered | Correct the parking session if possible and contact parking support promptly. | Incorrect plate, correct plate and transaction receipt. |
| Three-hour curb limit reached | Move the vehicle to another legal parking option. | Original start and expiry times. |
| Attraction lot full | Use the parkade or alternate lot saved before arrival. | Any reservation or prior transaction. |
| Reserved stall occupied by mistake | Move immediately before enforcement or towing. | Photograph the stall marking if its status was unclear. |
| Parking ticket received | Review the City ticket instructions before paying. | Sign, stall, plate, receipt and timestamped photographs. |
Kamloops Parking Contact Information
City Parking Services
Monthly Parking
Visitor Checklist Before You Walk Away
Kamloops Visitor Parking Google Map
Use the map to compare downtown attractions with nearby parking, then navigate to the exact lot or parkade rather than only the attraction entrance.
Map audit note: the official City page links both an interactive parking map and a City Centre Parking Map PDF. Always use the current map/sign for exact stall controls because parking operations can change faster than a static map.
Official Sources for the Next Step
These links are placed after the explanation so visitors know which source solves which parking problem.
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Kamloops Visitor Parking FAQs
How much is downtown Kamloops street parking in 2026?
The first and second hours cost $1.50 each. The third hour costs $3, for a $6 total three-hour stay.
What are the paid street parking hours in Kamloops?
Regular downtown pay parking operates Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Street parking is free on Sundays and statutory holidays unless another restriction is posted.
Where is the cheapest full-day downtown Kamloops parking?
Seymour and Lansdowne Parkades charge $1 per hour with a $5 maximum during their paid weekday period, making them strong options for longer downtown visits.
Is parking free in downtown Kamloops on weekends?
Seymour and Lansdowne Parkades are free on both Saturday and Sunday. Regular downtown street parking is free Sunday, while Saturday curb parking is paid from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where should I park for Riverside Park?
For a longer Riverside Park visit, compare the City surface lots on and around Lorne Street. Seymour Parkade is a useful backup when you also plan to explore downtown.
Where should I park for a Sandman Centre event?
Use the Sandman Centre/Lorne Street surface lots or save Seymour and Lansdowne Parkades as backups. Avoid relying on a three-hour street space for a long game or concert.
Can disability permit holders park free in downtown Kamloops?
A valid disability parking permit allows eligible designated pay-station parking for up to three hours at no charge. In City-owned lots, free use applies to designated disability stalls rather than ordinary paid stalls.
Which parking app does the City of Kamloops use?
The City currently uses Parkedin for regular downtown on-street and City-owned surface-lot mobile payments. PayByPhone was discontinued for regular City parking in June 2026.
How does Tournament Capital Centre visitor parking work?
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors must register their licence plate to receive two hours of approved parking. Visitors needing longer parking should arrange it with TCC staff.
Who should I call if a Kamloops parking pay station is broken?
Call City of Kamloops Parking Services at 250-828-3409. The City lists this number for 24-hour faulty pay-station reporting.
Independent Visitor Parking Information
Parking Guide Hub is an independent informational website. It is not the City of Kamloops, Precise ParkLink, Parkedin, Sandman Centre, Kamloops Art Gallery or another parking operator.
Rates, attraction hours, parking technology, construction, events and temporary restrictions can change. Read the onsite sign and verify time-sensitive details through the relevant official source before parking or paying.
Visit the Parking Guide Hub homepage for additional parking guides.