Riverwalk Commons Parking Lot (P3) Expansion and Improvements

The Town of Newmarket will be paving the gravel parking lot, located in the Riverwalk Commons Parking Lot (P3) As a reminder, the gravel parking lot area was added last year to expand parking opportunities in the downtown.

Construction on the gravel parking lot to pave the area will take place from March 24 until June 7, 2025. Once complete, this work will add approximately 150 new paved parking spots to the downtown area. To limit the disruption to the downtown area, the construction project will be phased to ensure approximately 225 parking spots will be available in P3 at all times.

What can the public expect?

• March 24, 2024: The gravel parking lot in P3 near Riverwalk Commons will be closed for construction for the duration of the project.
• Approximately 225 parking spots will be available in P3 for the duration of the project. However businesses, and visitors are encouraged to use the other lots available downtown.
• General working hours are Monday to Friday with work to take place occasionally on weekends.
• Members of the public are encouraged to park in other parking lots located in the downtown area at:
  • Fairy Lake Park
  • Street parking on Church Street
  • Lions Park Parking lot on Church Street
  • AOK Playground Parking Lot
  • Street parking on Cane Parkway
• For more information, please view a map of other parking lots available downtown.

Interim Parking Measures

Recognizing the high demand for parking going into the bustling summer months the Town implemented a multi-faceted approach last year for parking in the downtown area. This included:

• Adding 40 parking spaces on the east side of Church Street (just west of Main Street). These spots were previously designated as no parking areas.
• Working with the BIA to encourage business owners and their employees to park outside of the downtown core.
• Limiting facility rentals at the Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall during peak times to further alleviate parking pressures.

For more information on parking lots in downtown Newmarket, please view a map of the downtown parking area for more information.