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Parking Services is responsible for the planning, management, maintenance, and provision of campus parking services. This includes issuing parking permits and enforcing parking regulations. Due to the demand of parking on campus, parking permits will be sold as a first come first purchase. Waitlists will be added if needed. Please note that there is no area or time that allows for free parking on campus with the exception of an approved marked 15-minute parking only space. Make sure to comply with Parking Regulations.
Please remember that it is only one permit per person. Under the current campus parking regulations, each permit allows for the parking of only one vehicle at a time on campus. Should you need to alternate between multiple vehicles or make changes to your parking arrangements, please ensure you update your permit details in your parking account accordingly. For any further assistance or clarification regarding this policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
Parking Services is committed to providing excellent customer service and strives to provide well-maintained services and infrastructure that meet the needs of the Trent community. Please take a moment to review the parking regulations and information provided on our website. Any questions you may have can be directed to Parking Services at parking@trentu.ca or 705-748-1011 x7324.
Parking Policies & Guidelines
24/7 Payment Requirement Payment is required at all times, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for parking on campus.
Payment Options
Parking payment can be made at any Pay and Display Machine or through the Hotspot app. To make payment easily, simply scan the following QR code
Please ensure that you follow the proper procedures for payment and parking in designated areas to avoid fines.
Overnight Parking for Residence Permit Holders
- Eligibility: Overnight parking is reserved exclusively for those holding a valid Residence Permit.
- Designated Lots: If you have a valid Residence Permit, your vehicle must be parked in the lot indicated on your permit (Lot P or Lot Q only). This rule applies to both overnight and daytime parking.
- Parking Within Marked Spaces: Ensure that your vehicle is parked within the white-painted lines in the designated lot as indicated by your permit.
Guest Overnight Parking
- Availability: Guests requiring overnight parking can purchase a parking pass through an online parking account, pay and display machines, or Hotspot.
- Parking Location: Guest overnight parking is only permitted in Lot P on the West Bank.
- Payment Requirement: Guest parking passes must include payment for all hours the vehicle will be parked overnight.
Fines & Violations
- Parking Violations: Fines of up to $100 will be applied for the following violations:
- Failure to pay for parking ($25.00)
- Parking outside of the designated lot (Lot P or Lot Q) ($25.00)
- Interfering with snow clearing operations (including de-icing operations, regardless of whether it has snowed) ($50.00)
- Please note that one could receive all three offences on one violation totaling $100.00.
Please follow these guidelines to ensure smooth parking operations and avoid unnecessary fines and to ensure that proper snow clearing and safety operations can take place. Overnight parking hours are 2am to 6am.
Visitor Parking
There are a variety of options for visitors to park on campus. There is no complimentary parking at the Symons and Traill campuses (Peterborough). Parking is enforced 24/7 at Symons and Traill. Please see the Parking Regulations for more details
There are several options for visitors to make payment:
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Use any pay & display machine located at the Symons campus, lots B, D, F, I, U, and Q. Make sure you enter the correct licence plate number. Payments can be made with Visa, or Mastercard or tap debit. See the Parking Map for locations and Parking Fees
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Download our HotSpot Parking App. Use lot Number 8888 for Symons and 7777 for Traill. Or use the following QR code 
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Here for longer than a couple of days? Register and purchase a temp permit online.
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All overnight guests are to park in lot P on West Bank Dr.
Athletics Centre parking permit,
Trent Athletics Centre parking permits are for use by the community members only while accessing the Trent Athletics facilities.
Please remember to register your vehicle licence plate numbers when completing your AC membership registration. If you need assistance, please contact the Athletic Centre.
If you are employed on campus (whether for Trent or as a Trent tenant e.g., Daycare, MNR, Chartwells), or if you are a student, you are not entitled to a Trent Athletics Centre parking permit and must purchase a regular permit. The parking office will verify your status before issuing a Trent Athletics Centre permit.
Please note that those attending summer classes, working on campus, or living on campus are not entitled to the Summer Student AC parking permit until their classes are finished. It is up to the individual to contact Parking Services once they have finished their courses. The parking office will verify your status before issuing a Trent Athletics Community Member permit.
This permit is only valid in Lot F (with overflow to Lots C and D) while you are using the Trent Athletics Centre facilities; The permit is NOT to be used to access other Trent facilities. Pay and Display Parking is available for this purpose.