If you regularly park in the Sydney Street Parking Lot near King Square North, get ready for some significant changes. The City of Saint John has announced a new operational plan for the lot that will affect both monthly and daily parkers.

According to a public notice from the city, the new rules will officially take effect on December 1, 2025.

Your Guide to the New Layout

The entire lot is being reorganized. The most significant change involves the area that currently fronts on King Square North, which will be converted to private parking.

Here is a breakdown of the new system:

• Monthly Parker Relocation: If you are a monthly parker, your spot is moving. You will be relocated to a designated corner of the lot. The city states that all existing monthly customers have already received a direct notice about this change.
• New Metered Parking: All remaining spaces that are not designated for monthly or private use will become metered spots for hourly and daily parking.

The city has released a graphic to help drivers understand the new layout.

When You Can Park for Free

There is good news for those looking for a free spot uptown in the evenings and on weekends. Parking will remain free in both the metered and monthly sections during the following times:

• Monday to Friday, after 6:00 p.m.
• All day on weekends and holidays.

Drivers should pay close attention to the new signage that will be installed throughout the lot to identify the different parking sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do these changes start?

The new rules for the Sydney Street Parking Lot take effect on December 1, 2025.

I have a monthly parking pass. What do I need to do?

You don’t need to do anything. Your parking spot will be moved to a different section of the lot, and the city has already sent direct notifications to all monthly pass holders with the details.

Will evening parking still be free?

Yes. You can park for free in any of the lot’s sections after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Where can I park during the day if I don’t have a monthly pass?

You will need to use one of the newly designated metered parking spaces and pay for your time.

How will I know where to park?

The City will install new signs to clearly mark the monthly, metered, and private parking areas. Be sure to follow the signage to avoid a ticket.