Accessible parking

Get an accessible parking permit

You need a SPARC parking permit to park in a space reserved for people with disabilities in Vancouver.

If you have a vehicle with a valid SPARC permit, you can park in Vancouver at:

Designated accessible parking zones
Accessible parking meter spots
Non-accessible parking options

It is illegal for a vehicle without a valid SPARC permit to park in designated accessible parking zones under section 17.2(m) of the Street and Traffic By-law 2849 (947 KB).

Find a designated accessible parking space

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Accessible parking exemptions

Vehicles that display a SPARC permit get parking exemptions in these zones.

Zone type	Time limit
Resident permit parking and resident parking only	3 hours, without a residential parking permit
Regular loading zones	30 minutes while actively loading or unloading people or materials
Passenger zones	30 minutes while actively loading or unloading people or materials.
No Parking zones	30 minutes while actively loading or unloading people or materials.

Accessible parking requirements
To use an accessible parking space on a Vancouver street and not get ticketed and towed, you must:
- Display your SPARC permit (or other recognized disabled exemption)
- Pay the parking meter
Only use the SPARC permit when the permit holder is in the vehicle, and keep the permit up-to-date.

Report concerns about permit misuse to the SPARC Accessibility and Enforcement Line: Phone 604-718-7734.
Accessible parking at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse

Reserve accessible parking

Accessible parking is available at the EasyPark Queen Elizabeth Theatre parkade on Cambie Street for vehicles with an accessible parking decal.

Reserve accessible parking 7 to 10 days in advance, as availability is limited. To reserve, call 604-706-1257 or make your reservation online .

How to enter into the parkade

Enter the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse parkade from Cambie St.

There is an elevator from the parkade to the QET Hamilton Street entrance available 60 minutes before showtimes.

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Accessible parking

Get an accessible parking permit

Find a designated accessible parking space

Accessible parking exemptions

Accessible parking requirements

Accessible parking at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse

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