Victoria Park is a waterfront park in Charlottetown with walking trails, a harbour-front boardwalk and recreational facilities. For Victoria Park parking, check the City of Charlottetown’s current parking page before you set out: it names downtown parkades and a parking lot, while a City master plan describes spaces inside the park. From Shipwright Inn, a five-star Charlottetown inn, the park is about a 10-minute walk.
- Parking options: Queen Street, Pownal and Fitzroy parkades, plus Confederation Landing Parking Lot.
- Inside the park: the City master plan describes parking by the Dairy Bar and behind the clubhouse.
- Meter enforcement: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Seasonal road rule: the interior laneway is closed to motor vehicles and mopeds from May 1 through October 31.
Where to park for Victoria Park
Downtown parking locations appear on the City’s parking page, while its Victoria Park master plan describes parking areas within the park.
Queen Street, Pownal and Fitzroy parkades, as well as the Confederation Landing Parking Lot, are downtown options. The City does not give walking distances from these locations to Victoria Park, so check a map before choosing where to leave your car.
For parking inside the park, the master plan describes 16 delineated spaces in front of the Dairy Bar: 15 standard spaces and one accessible space. It also describes casual parking behind the clubhouse, reached by turning off Park Driveway and travelling along Park Road. These details come from the master plan; confirm current arrangements before relying on them.
The plan notes that the Dairy Bar area has no formal entrance, and a 150-millimetre curb separates part of it from the through-traffic lane. If you need an accessible space or a step-free route, verify the current layout with the City before your visit.
Check current parking rules
Parking rules and charges can change, so check the City’s official parking information before driving.
Meters are enforced Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A vehicle may not stay past a meter’s maximum time limit, even if you add more coins.
The Park Free Program offers one hour of free street-side metered parking or parking in one of three downtown parkades when you shop at participating merchants; check the program’s current terms before you count on it.
The City’s parking page also identifies two downtown outdoor surface lots owned and operated by the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation: Confederation Landing, also called Peakes Quay, and Queens Wharf. For current fees at those lots, contact CADC. Check the official site before you go.
Walking to the park from downtown
Walking gives you an alternative to parking, and the City provides a trail map to help plan your route.
The Victoria Park Trail Map appears on the City’s Trails and Active Transportation page. The wider trail system is a 40-kilometre walking and cycling network connecting neighbourhoods and communities. Use the map to orient yourself, then follow the route that suits your starting point.
Victoria Park combines woodland walking trails with a harbour-front boardwalk and open green space. You can make a walk through the park part of a longer route; the Charlottetown downtown walking route offers another way to plan a stroll through the city centre.
Access points and mobility considerations
Victoria Park has a range of outdoor facilities, but check the specific access arrangements that matter for your visit.
The park has an accessible play structure. The master plan’s parking details also identify one accessible space in front of the Dairy Bar. Because the same plan notes a curb at part of that parking area and no formal entrance, confirm the current route and parking layout if you need accessible access.
The park includes ball diamonds, tennis courts, a horseshoe pitch, a playground, a splash pad, a swimming pool and flower displays, as well as trails and the boardwalk. A guide to Victoria Park’s paths, waterfront and history can help you decide which parts to include in a visit.
Plan around seasonal changes
Seasonal rules affect vehicle access on Victoria Park’s interior laneway.
A City bylaw closes the laneway to motor vehicles and mopeds from May 1 through October 31 each year. If you are driving, check the City’s current notices for any changes that could affect your route or parking plan.
Before you go: Check the City of Charlottetown’s official site for current parking rules, fees and access details.
FAQs
Is there parking inside Victoria Park?
A City master plan describes spaces in front of the Dairy Bar and casual parking behind the clubhouse. Confirm current access and availability before driving into the park.
Where can you find downtown parking?
Queen Street, Pownal and Fitzroy parkades, along with Confederation Landing Parking Lot, are downtown options. The City page does not state their walking distances to the park.
Can you walk to Victoria Park from downtown?
Yes. The City provides a Victoria Park Trail Map on its Trails and Active Transportation page, which can help you plan a walk.