The City of Prince George officially opened the parking lot at the former Four Seasons Leisure Pool location on Wednesday, and that means pay parking is now in effect at the lot.
The temporary lot is located on Seventh Avenue and Canada Games Way, next to the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre and across from the new Canfor Leisure Pool. Parking is $1 per hour or $6 per day, during weekdays. Parking is free on weekends, statutory holidays and after 5 p.m. daily.
“The lot is temporary but will remain in service for several years until the Civic Core District Plan is complete,” according to information released on the city’s website. “The plan aims to expand the existing Civic Plaza, expand downtown greenspace, and provide an opportunity for a downtown transit exchange.”
Patrons of the Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Leisure Pool and Prince George Conference and Civic Centre can use the lot for free, but must register their licence plate at stations located inside each of the facilities to qualify for free parking.
“In an effort to modernize the City’s parking system, the new lot will be entirely digital and will not have a pay-by-plate parking machine. Residents are asked to download the HotSpot parking mobile app or to scan the QR code on the lot signs to pay online,” the city website says. “The HotSpot app easily allows residents to pay for off-street parking and can grant partial refunds on unspent parking time. The app also sends notifications before a parking pass expires to help prevent parking tickets.”
For additional information, including links to download the HotSpot app for iOS (iPhone) and Android devices, visit the city’s parking website. A video explaining how to use the app is available online.
