Beaches

 Available Waterfront Parking

Waterfront parking is enforced from 9am - 8pm from Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend. 

Introduction of New Waterfront on-Street Paid Parking

• Third Street, south of Albert Street ($5.00/hour or pass)
• Queen Street, between Division Street and McGill Street ($5.00/hour or pass)
• Albert Street, between Third St. and Division St. ($5.00/hour or pass)
  
  

Introduction of New East Beach Parking Area

On-street parking, east of Victoria Park, as identified in the Map above, will now be pass holder parking only.

 Waterfront Parking Passes

• Eligible in all, on-street and pay and display lots except for the Charles St. lot which is reserved for resident waterfront seasonal passes
  
  

Resident Waterfront Seasonal Pass - $40 (Victoria Day to Thanksgiving)

• Eligible in all on-street and pay and display waterfront areas

• Seasonal passes are eligible from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving
  
  

Beach Area Resident Waterfront Season Pass - $20.00 (Victoria Day to Thanksgiving)

• Eligible in all on-street and pay and display waterfront areas

• The Beach Area Resident Waterfront Seasonal passes are eligible for all residents whose homes are located within the new East Beach Parking Area 

Please note, all parking within the Waterfront is first come first serve. Spaces will not be reserved.

 On-Street Paid Parking Rates

How to Pay for Parking

Payment options for Waterfront on-street parking include:

• Smart Meters - Accept coin and credit card 
• Pay and Display - Accept coin and credit card
• HONK Mobile 

With the Honk app, residents and visitors can seamlessly search, pay for and top up parking from a phone, tablet or computer.

How it works:

1. Download the HonkMobile app. Find it at honkmobile.com, Google Play or the App Store
2. Set up your account. Add as many vehicles and payment sources as you like to your profile.
3. Use HonkMobile to pay for your parking in all Cobourg on-street locations and Pay & Display lot

Waterfront Parking Hours of Operation

Paid parking within the Cobourg Waterfront will now be enforced from 9am – 8pm, from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving with the exception of the East Beach Parking Area which is enforced from 9am – 4pm. 

Set fines

Due to the changes in rates for Downtown and Waterfront parking, set-fines for failure to pay are subsequently under review. 

Tips for avoiding parking tickets 

Tips for avoiding parking tickets: 

• Watch for signs
• Read parking meters and pay and display machines
• Do not park in accessible spaces unless you have a valid permit
• Do not park on or over sidewalks
• Check the Parking By-law to make sure of winter parking regulations
• Call the Engineering Department at (905) 372-4555 or rchampagne@cobourg.ca if you are not sure of restrictions in an area.

Victoria Beach is open daily, Monday to Sunday

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

Reservations are not required.

The Splashpad is now closed for the season.

• Picnic areas and tables (open)
• Canteen (closed)
• Washrooms (closed)
• Two playgrounds (open)
• Splash pad (closed)
• Foot bath area 
• Fenced basketball court (open)

The Parks Use Bylaw 022-2016 is a bylaw that regulates, manages, protects, controls and governs the use and maintenance of all public parks, public open spaces, including the beach, harbour, trails and other public facilities within the Town of Cobourg. 

As a reminder, the Parks Use Bylaw does not permit individuals on the Victoria Park Beach to: 

• Consume alcohol
• Bring dogs on the beach
• Utilize the beach between the hours of 11 p.m. until 7 a.m.
• Light bonfires
• Use a BBQ or cooking device
• Operate loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment
• Install or erect a permanent enclosed tent or structure 

For more information please read the complete Parks Use Bylaw 022-2016 or contact the Legislative Services Department at 905-372-4301 or by emailing bylawenforcement@cobourg.ca. 

The Town of Cobourg’s Bylaw Enforcement Officers have the authority to enforce all Town bylaws. The Town and Cobourg Police Service respectfully request cooperation from all those persons enjoying the Victoria Park Beach during the remaining summer season. 

Reporting Non-Compliance at the Victoria Park Beach
Residents and visitors are urged to continue reporting compliance and enforcement issues by calling the Town of Cobourg at 905-372-4301, the Cobourg Police Service at 905-372-6821 or by emailing bylawenforcement@cobourg.ca.  

Beach Courtesy Reminders:

• Keep the accessibility mat clear for those who use mobility devices such as a wheelchair or walker, or those who have strollers and/or require stable ground to access the beach. The accessibility mat can be accessed from the midpoint of the Victoria Beach boardwalk at the gazebo (center of the beach) and runs south to the water's edge.

The Town of Cobourg notifies the public immediately using the following methods:

• Social Media - Facebook and Twitter
• Public Notice
• Website Homepage Updates

Check the helpful channels of information above before planning a trip to the beach or call us at 905-372-4301.