Parking in Ramara

Updated 2025-02-03

Parking is available throughout Ramara in designated municipal lots and along some streets. From November 15 to April 15, 2025, overnight parking on all Township roads is prohibited between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., according to By-law No. 2016.56.

Pay a Ticket

Looking to pay a parking ticket? Payments for parking tickets are accepted by credit card, online, in-person or by mail.

Payment Options

Credit Card

Pay online through PaySimply. This secure, third-party payment provider applies a convenience fee to cover processing charges. Payments will be processed in 2 to 5 business days.
Enter Account Details
Account Number starts with the number 200000 followed by the ticket number. (E.g. If the ticket number is 1134, then the account number is 2000001134)

Convenience Fee

Payment Method	% of amount charged by PaySimply
Visa or Mastercard	2.5%
American Express	2.5%

Does the Township of Ramara retain any of the fees being charged?

No, the fee that PaySimply assesses covers their cost of processing payments. The Township does not receive any portion of this fee.

If I make a payment online with my credit card, how long does it take for the payment to go through?

Normal credit card processing times apply. Payments are approved instantly, and processing make take from 2-5 business days.

Is there a PaySimply Mobile app?

Yes! On the app you can save your credit card to make convenient repeat payments, and setup notifications to be reminded when your payments are due.

Online/Phone

set up payment through financial institution
Search "Ramara" for payee.
Enter 200000 followed by the ticket number for Account Number. (E.g. If the ticket number is 1134, then the account number is 2000001134)

Cheque/Money Order

Make cheques or money order Payable to "Township of Ramara."
Write your ticket number starting with the number '200000' on the front of the cheque/money order. (E.g. If the ticket number is 1134, then the account number is 2000001134)
Cheques or money order can be mailed or dropped off in outside mail slot.
NOTE - Payments are recorded the date it is received and not the date it is mailed.

Appealing Tickets

Township of Ramara Bylaw officers may issue you a ticket if you don't follow the rules of the Parking by-laws.

If you would like to appeal your ticket, please contact us at bylaw@ramara.ca or phone 705-484-5374- ext 292.

Resident Permit Parking Program

Until the 2025 program is approved (until early 2025), the 2024 Ramara Parking Passes are valid for on-street parking (daytime) and municipal lot locations.

Resident Parking permits can be used for designated on-street parking and municipal lot locations.

On-street Permit Parking is located in the following areas:

On all municipal roadways within Lagoon City (starting at the intersection of Ramara Road 47 and Simcoe Road)
Lagoon City Trailhead on Laguna Parkway.
On Lakeshore Drive and all intersecting side streets from Simcoe Road to Concession Road A. This does not include Concession Roads.
On-street parking on the following roads within the Val Harbour and Atherley Area.
- Anderson Avenue
- Bonnie Beach Road
- Courtland Street
- Edgehill Road
- Glenrest Drive
- Harrys Lane
- John Street
- Leo Crescent
- Peter Street
- Sideroad 25
- Tuppy Drive
- Whitney Road
On-street parking on Popular Lane, Riverleigh Cres and Park Lane Cres within the Washago (north Ramara) area.

Please note in some areas no parking restrictions may apply. Please refer to all posted signage in the area.

Parking Permits can be used at the following municipal lots:

Bluebird Park (open Winter - Fall)
Lagoon City Beach and Park (open Spring-Fall)

Make sure to hang your resident parking permit face up on your car's mirror with the corresponding vehicle licence plate number.

Reciprocal Permit Programs

Please be advised that at this time there are no reciprocal permit programs in place with surrounding municipalities or cities, including the Township of Severn and the City of Orillia. Ramara residents visiting surrounding areas must refer to all posted signage for parking requirements.

Apply for Permit

The 2024 Parking Permit is valid until early 2025. The continuance of the 2025 Parking Permit program is pending Council approval.

Ramara residents and property owners can apply for two resident parking passes free of charge. An additional third parking permit can be purchased for $25 (plus HST). If you are applying for the permit online, a 4.5% convenience fee will apply. Please note that you cannot park in the permit parking areas until you receive your permit.

As the online application is closed, residents can purchase or receive their parking passes by contacting staff by email or phone or by coming in person to the Township Administration Building located at 2297 Highway 12 during business hours.

Special Occasion Parking Permit

Residents may apply for a Special Occasion Parking Permit for visitors to park on Township streets. Applications are only available online, and once approved, permits need to be printed and displayed on the driver's side dash.

A resident must apply seven (7) days in advance for the permit, and the permit is only valid on the street or at or near the municipal address as indicated on the permit.

Apply for Special Occasion Parking Permit

Paid Parking

On-Street Paid Parking

West side of Courtland Street from Lake Simcoe to a safe spot on the road north of Orkney Beach Road.
Lake Avenue from Simcoe Road north to a safe spot on the road.
Lagoon City Trailhead on Laguna Parkway.

Municipal Lot Locations

Paid parking is available at the following municipal lot locations:

Bluebird Park
Lagoon City Beach and Park

Rates and Time limits

Fees: $5 per hour
No on-street parking between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week
No parking at municipal lots between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week

Contactless Payment using Honk

Contactless payments can be made onsite at the three Waterfront Municipal lot locations by Visa, Mastercard, or Visa debit. Signage is posted in parking areas providing payment instructions, or you can download the Honk App to your mobile device.

How to use HonkTAP

The HonkTAP payment option allows drivers to safely pay for parking with a scan of their phone. To pay using HonkTAP, follow the following instructions:

Scan the QR code on the sign. (Open up your camera app and hold your device over the QR code)
Tap on the pop-up notification to open up a payment screen that is pre-loaded with the rate options.
Type in your license plate and select how long you want to park.
Done

How to use Honk APP

For those who love using an APP, HonkAPP is another contactless payment option for drivers who wish to pay for parking and manage a session directly from their phone. Drivers can pay via Apply Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and all major credit cards. They also can opt to receive text reminders when their parking is set to expire and can add more time to their parking sessions.

Download the HonkApp from a App
Open App and create a login
Pay for parking by entering Zone ID or Search by address
Select how long you want to park
Enter License plate
Pay
Done

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about visitor paid parking.

Who has to pay for parking?

All visitors and residents without parking permits are required to pay.

When and where will paid parking be in effect?

Paid parking is in effect at Bluebird Park this winter between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

How do I pay with out a data plan?

If you have a device but do not have a data plan, you can download the Honk App from any public Wi-Fi hot spot prior to coming to the municipal lot location.

Parking Restrictions

Municipal Parking Lots

Municipal Parking Lots can be found at the following locations:
- Bluebird Park
- Lagoon City Beach and Park
The following restrictions are in place:
- No overnight parking (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
- No Commercial Vehicle Parking
- No unattached trailer parking
- Valid Resident Parking Permit Required
- Payment of Daily Parking fee
  - $5 per hour

On-Street Parking

On-street parking is available along many streets in the Township of Ramara. Please check the area you would like to park for signs indicating any parking restrictions.

On-street Parking in the Waterfront areas are classified into three areas:

Permit Parking Zone
Paid Parking Zone
No Parking Zone

On-street parking in paid parking zones is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

On-street parking is prohibited on all streets overnight (from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) during the winter months (November 15th to April 15th).

For more detail on on-street parking restrictions, please see the Parking by-laws.

Please note that parking permits are not valid in no parking zones where signs are posted.

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