Beaches

Victoria Park Beach parking is enforced between Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., including weekends and holidays.

Parking Fees
Parking rates at the beach for pay and display and metered areas is $2/hour. 

How to Pay

1) Pay and Display Machines:  Accept major credit cards such as VISA and MasterCard.

2) Honk Mobile App: With the Honk Mobile App, you can search, pay for and top up parking from a phone, tablet or computer.

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

Parking Map
To view parking areas for metered and pay and display parking lots, please see the parking map.

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.

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.