New Parking Fees for 2013/2014

We want to inform to all patrons that new fees will apply from 1st July 2013.

More information will come soon.

City of Perth wins international parking award

City of Perth Parking (CPP) has been awarded the prestigious title of ’Parking Organisation of the Year’ by the International Parking Institute (IPI).

The award recognises the City of Perth for its professionalism and contribution to the parking industry, including its exceptional efforts to integrate technology and enhance sustainability throughout its parking operations.

With an Australian-first mobile parking app, innovative licence plate recognition systems, a range of environmentally friendly initiatives and an active role in the community through sponsorship programs, the City of Perth is an industry leader when it comes to parking.

City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said CPP aims to be the number one choice for parking in the CBD.

“We are committed to coming up with innovative solutions to improve the parking experience for the community and our consumers,” said Ms Scaffidi

“We want to make it easier for people to access the city while remaining conscious about our environmental footprint. It’s a delicate balance which I believe the City of Perth does extremely well.”

With more than 5000 members, IPI is the leading and largest trade association representing parking professionals and the parking industry in the world.

The Organisation of the Year award was presented to the City of Perth at the 2013 IPI Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday 20 May.

Announcing the award, IPI Executive Director Shawn Conrad said the City of Perth embodies IPI’s industry-wide goals for sustainability and customer service.

“CPP’s dedication to improving the experience of its customers, helping the community, and protecting the planet makes it well-deserving of this high industry honour.” Mr Conrad said.

The Manager of Off-Street Parking Pat Abernethy accepted the award on behalf of the City of Perth.

For more information on City of Perth Parking please visit www.cityofperthparking.com.au

Background information

About the award

The International Parking Institute (IPI) named the City of Perth the 2013 Parking Organisation of the Year due to its exceptional efforts to integrate technology and enhanced sustainability throughout its parking operations.

The annual award recognises organisations that exceed expectations and meet extremely high standards for customer service.

Nominations are accepted on an annual basis and judged by a select committee of industry peers. Recipients are selected by IPI’s Professional Recognition Committee.

For more information click here

Look, lock and leave

We would like to remind our customers to ensure that no valuables are left in your car when it is parked in the City. There have been some break ins and we want to remind you to be vigilant and ensure that you have removed all valuables and locked your car before you leave. If a break in occurs whilst you are parked within the City, please ensure that you report this to the police and to a member of staff within a City of Perth car park if applicable. 

Cirque du Soleil Parking

From May 7, 2013 City of Perth will no longer provide parking at Ozone Reserve for Cirque du Soleil.  VIP Rouge parking will now be available across Terrace Road.

For the general public, additional paid parking is available at City of Perth car parks at Terrace Road (165 Terrace Road, $2.60 per hour), Concert Hall (Terrace Road, $2.70 per hour), Council House (27 St Georges Terrace, $3.40 per hour), Plain Street (2 Plain Street, $2.50 per hour), and Point Fraser (1 Riverside Drive, $2.20 per hour). Discounted evening and weekend rates apply at most car parks.

For more information visit http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/ovo/tickets/perth/maps-infos.aspx

Goderich Street car park is now open

Goderich Street car park has now opened. Open Mon-Sun 5:30am-midnight with two entrances at 133 Goderich Street and 262 Hay Street which is through the Hay Street East CPP car park.

There are 176 bays, with 2 ACROD spaces and 7 motorcycle bays. Licence Plate Recognition technology and new parking equipment is being used meaning no ticket is needed. Simply drive up to the barrier which will automatically open; it will record your licence plate number using a camera. You have the option to prepay your parking or pay as you leave. Simply enter your licence plate number into the payment machines and the barrier will automatically raise for you to exit. Take advantage of the early bird rate when you enter before 7am.

Parking for Perth Arena events

Click here for the map of the car parks within a short walking distance from Perth Arena.

Please note: when there is an event at the Perth Arena on a Sunday, Elder Street and His Majesty's car parks will remain open until midnight.

CPP App wins national award for excellence

City of Perth Parking leading parking innovation in Australia

The City of Perth recently received the prestigious Parking Association of Australia’s 2012 National Award for Excellence at the 13^th Australian Parking Convention held last week in Sydney.

The award was given for the City of Perth’s Parking (CPP) mobile app, the first of its kind in Australia to provide real-time bay availability.

 “The free CPP Mobile app is essential for any commuters wanting to find quick and easy parking in the City of Perth” said Lord Mayor, Lisa Scaffidi.

“It enables people to park faster and smarter by allowing them to view which car parks are nearby to their destination and how many bays are available in real-time.”

The CPP mobile app has already been downloaded more than 17,000 times and offers users the ability to check the latest discounts and promotions from the City of Perth. It was developed in collaboration with creative mobile app developers, Inhouse Group.

The City of Perth Parking mobile app can be downloaded for free on iTunes for iPad and iPhone and the Play Store on the Android market place. 

Half Priced Parking

Half priced parking at CPP car parks gives you more time for shopping.

Park at His Majesty's, Pier Street or Regal Place car parks for up to four hours on weekends and save 50%.

Find CPP Car parks easily using your GPS system

Want to easily find your way to all of the CPP car parks?

CPP offers this service by allowing you to download Point of Interest files straight to your GPS.

Its as simple as downloading the file, saving them to your PC and GPS and all CPP car parks will be immediately visible.

For further information and terms and to access the files click here.

Want to know bay availability at all of our car parks?  Why not download the CPP mobile app? click here

New Parking Fees for 2012/2013

New fees will be introduced on 1 July 2012 for City of Perth car parks and kerbside parking. 

For more information please click here

Changes to on-street parking in West Perth

From Monday 27 February 2012, new on-street parking restrictions and fees will be introduced in West Perth.

Installation of new parking signs and machines is expected to take three months, once signs are on a street you are required to comply with the restrictions.

Please read the parking signs carefully before leaving your vehicle.

To download more information click here

If you would like more information about the on-street parking changes, you can visit www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au, email onstreet@cityofperth.wa.gov.au or call 1800 657 115.

City of Perth Parking Mobile App

Park faster and smarter by downloading the updated City of Perth Parking mobile app.  

Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, users can download the free City of Perth Parking app now.

The app provides users with an Australia first “real-time bay availability” feature.

This new feature helps users plan for their parking more efficiently by allowing them to view exactly how many bays are available, in real time, across 10 of CPP’s major car parks.

The app also provides users any time, anywhere access to pinpoint car park locations across the city.

Users can also set parking timer reminders, set locations of where they are parked and be kept up-to-date of special CPP parking discounts and promotions.

Download the CPP mobile app - Apple users click here, Android users click here.

Bicycle parking now available!

City of Perth Parking now offers cyclist commuters the ability to park their bicycles at Elder Street car park.

This designated bicycle area can hold up to 54 bicycles and has its own turnstiled entrance gate. Cyclists can enter via the turnstile gate, taking a ticket from the dispenser unit and parking their bicycle in a designated bicycle bay.

The rate for bicycle parking is just 20c an hour, and cyclists will pay a maximum of $1.00 for twelve hours of parking!

With the combination of a dedicated cyclist entrance and minimal parking costs, this is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of Perth’s beautiful weather and start riding to work.

CPP Introduces Weekend Day Rate

A new weekend day rate has been introduced at City of Perth Parking car parks for 2011/2012. You can now park your car for 10 hours between 6am and 6pm and receive a special capped rate. This gives you MORE hours to shop shop shop and enjoy the City's attractions. See individual car park details pages for weekend day rate at each car park.

To find out what the City has to offer, visit www.showmeperth.com.au