Parking
SickKids parking lot
SickKids has an underground lot below the Hospital (enter from Elm Street, between University Avenue and Elizabeth Street)
This lot only accepts cash!
Special rates are available. For one day visits, bring your parking ticket to your clinic to be stamped for a parent discount.
For bi-weekly and monthly discounts, bring your ticket and cash or credit payment to the Hospital's Business Office.
Street parking
Please read the street parking signs carefully if you are parking near the Hospital. You are not allowed to park on any street before 9:30 a.m. or between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Please do not park in the Emergency driveway or in the driveways off Gerrard Street, Elizabeth Street, or University Avenue. Cars will be ticketed and towed away.
Parking rates
Public
- Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. $5.00 per half hour to a maximum of $30.00.
- Saturday Sunday and Holidays $2.50 per half hour to a maximum of $7.00.
- Monday to Sunday 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. $2.50 per half hour to a maximum of $7.00
Parents
Please bring your parking ticket to the clinic or ward to have it stamped for discount.
- Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. (the next day) $5.00 per half hour to a maximum of $16.00.
- Saturday Sunday and holidays $2.50 per half hour to a maximum of $7.00.
- Monday to Sunday 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. $2.50 per half hour to a maximum of $7.00.
Parent Monthly parking permits are available in the business office beside Shoppers Drug Mart at $155 per month or $100 for two weeks.
(Prices effective June, 2010)
Parent two week and monthly parking instructions
- Enter the garage, obtain a parking ticket from the ticket automated dispenser and park your car
- If you are interested in obtaining the two-week or monthly pass please bring the parking ticket to the Business Office. The Business Office is located on the main floor of the Hospital, next to the Shoppers Drug Mart. The office hours are 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
- The parking ticket will now be programmed for either two weeks or one month, whichever is purchased.
- This ticket can now be used as a parking pass
- Enter and exit the parking garage, using this parking ticket
- Insert the parking ticket into the monthly card scanner, located at the parking garage entrance and exit. Always use this card to scan in and scan out.
- To obtain a proper read from the scanner, make sure the bar code on the ticket is facing up. It does not matter which end of the ticket is inserted as long as the bar code is facing up. Your programmed ticket will only let you out if it was scanned on the way in.
- Do not take a new parking ticket from the ticket dispenser upon entering.
Common parking-related questions
What if I lose my programmed parking ticket?
If you lose your programmed parking ticket, please take a new ticket from the dispenser and visit the Business Office to have the new ticket programmed. Please keep your original receipt for proof of purchase.
What if I forget my programmed parking ticket?
If this occurs, please take a ticket from the dispenser upon entry. Please get your ticket stamped at the unit your child is staying in, present your ticket to the parking attendant and pay the parent daily fee rate. Obtain a receipt and bring it to the Property Management office to receive a refund. The Property Management office is located at 77 Elm Street, suite 101. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What is the maximum height clearance of the SickKids underground parking garage?
The underground garage has a maximum height clearance of 6’1.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact Jason Alves at 416-813-5445
Parking gift certificates
Parking gift certificates are available for use in the Atrium Parking facility. They can be purchased in denominations of $16, $100 or $155 in the Property Management Office, 77 Elm Street, room 101
Parking certificates can be redeemed at the parking kiosks when exiting the Atrium garage or in the Business Office beside Shoppers Drug Mart. Note, that the Parking Attendants cannot refund the difference between the certificate and the parking charges incurred.
For further information please contact Angela Seminara-Andrade at the Property Management Office.
Arriving safely
All children must ride in a baby or child sear, or wear a seat belt while travelling in a vehicle.
For parking questions, call Property Management at 416-813-5445.
If you take public transportation
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has parking lots, called Park and Ride, at these subway stations: Kipling, Islington, Keele, Kennedy, Warden, Victoria Park, Finch, York Mills, Wilson, and Yorkdale.
For bus and subway information, call the 24-hour TTC line at 416-393-4636 or visit their website www.ttc.ca.
Security
The Hospital's Protection Services department has a 24-hour phone line at 416-813-7122. You can call this number if you would like someone to walk with you to your car or the subway. There may be a short wait while this is arranged.
For your protection, leave items of value and large amounts of cash at home, or keep them with you at all times. The hospital is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.