New Winter Parking Information

This winter, The Township of Russell's parking regulations have shifted to an alert-based system for the entire season, aiming to provide residents with greater flexibility while ensuring safe and accessible streets during snow events.

Alert-Based Parking Restrictions

From November 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, there will be no nightly on-street parking ban. Instead, street parking restrictions are alert-based throughout the winter. This means that residents can park on the street overnight unless a Winter Parking Ban Alert is issued.

An alert will be issued when 5cm or more or freezing rain is in the forecast and will be sent out by 2:00 p.m. restricting on-street parking from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. These alerts are sent to our subscribers by email, posted on social media (Facebook, Instagram and X) and on our four LED Boards.

Important: To be notified, please register for parking ban alerts through the Township’s notification system at www.russell.ca/subscribe and select the parking option.

During a Winter Parking Ban Alert, residents should park in their driveways or use one of our designated overnight parking areas listed below. Vehicles left on the street during an active ban are subject to fines and towing at the owner’s expense.

Where to Park Overnight

When a Winter Parking Ban Alert is issued, residents may park in one of four designated overnight parking areas between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.:

• Camille Piché Community Centre, in front of the skate park (8 Blais, Embrun)
• Richelieu Park, west side (159 St-Moritz Terrace, Embrun)
• Russell park-and-ride parking lot, east side (1st Avenue, Russell)
• Duncanville Park, north side (1141 Concession, Russell)

These areas offer a total of 48 overnight parking spots. Maps of the designated areas can be found on our Parking webpage. Please note that vehicles parked in these areas during the day may be ticketed.

Temporary No Parking

During planned snow removal, temporary "No Parking" signs are posted along streets to be cleared. This parking ban applies to all vehicles, including vehicles with residential parking permits. Any vehicle parked on the street during snowbank removal operations will be ticketed and towed.

Additional Guidelines

• Commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers are not permitted to park overnight in the designated areas.

• Designated parking areas are unsupervised, and the Township is not responsible for any damages to vehicles parked there.
• Temporary parking permits for on-street parking during special occasions are available at no cost. Please contact the Public Safety and Enforcement Department at bylaws.reglements@russell.ca for more information.

For more details and to sign up for parking alerts, please visit our Parking webpage. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our streets clear and safe throughout the winter season!