The Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre features a large underground parking structure with 270 parking spaces, including electric vehicle (EV) and accessible stalls for visitors of the facility, Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre, and Centennial Theatre.
The first three hours of parking are free, with additional hours available at $3.00/hr. Pay parking will be in effect beginning on August 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week – including statutory holidays, unless otherwise posted.
How do I register for free parking?
To register for the first three hours of free parking, you can scan the QR code on parking signage and submit your vehicle information.
How do I pay for parking after the first three free hours at the new facility?
After the first three hours free, any additional time can be paid directly at the pay station or via mobile apps. There’s no need to pre-register — visitors can pay for extra hours as needed by entering their license plate at the pay station or using Offstreet’s platform. Payment is linked to the license plate, so users just pay for the additional time beyond the free period.
What parking app do I need to park at the new facility?
Passport, Zipby, Honk or ParkMobile apps.
Why did the City choose to offer free parking for three hours?
The proposed pricing model for parking will allow for zero to low-cost hourly rates to cover the time a typical program would take at the Centre. Three hours is the general timeframe users spend while visiting recreation centres for a specific program or activity. This will encourage turnover and discourage prolonged parking, while allowing more users to visit the Centre.
What are the parking fees per hour?
The first three hours of visiting the Centre will be complimentary by registering your vehicle, after which parking will cost $3.00 per hour or $0.75 per 15 minutes, with a daily maximum of $12.50 after four hours paid.
Is there accessible, electric vehicle, and bicycle parking?
Yes, the parkade features electric vehicle (EV) and accessible parking spaces. Additionally, standard outdoor bicycle parking is available for visitors. Typical charging fees apply when using the EV charging stations. Follow the instructions on the charging station for current rates and payment information.
I’m having issues with the pay station and/or mobile apps?
Contact HJCRC front desk staff, who will contact the EasyPark operators.
The new centre will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the previous centre, with an energy savings of 53% from the National Energy Code for Buildings 2017 baseline. How the centre plans to reach our sustainability goals includes:
- Maximizing heat recovery through C02 refrigeration
- A highly insulated building envelope
- Maximizing rain-water re-use on site
- Extensive natural daylight and passive solar strategies
- Innovative low-energy pool filtration system
- Electric vehicle parking
- 209 trees planted as part of the overall landscape design
Driven by the City’s vision of A Healthy City for All and guided by the City’s Community Recreation Strategy, the new centre is expertly designed with users of all accessibility needs in mind. The centre will foster flexibility and access by:
- Pursuing the gold standard in the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program, which considers people of differing levels of physical mobility, as well as addresses gender and cultural sensitivities
- Accessible designated parking spaces
- The pools will provide a range of access types including beach entry, ramp entry, transfer edge and lift, including ramps into the leisure pool and family hot pool
- Intermittent and dispersed seating in lobby, corridors and viewing areas
- Accessible washrooms, showers and change rooms
- A variety of accessible fitness equipment to accommodate users with a variety of mobility needs