Parking Near Telus Spark Science Centre, Ramsay
Where Can I Park for Telus Spark Science Centre?
Telus Spark Science Centre has an official 24-hour car park at 220 St. George's Drive NE. Daily parking is $13, payable online through ParkPlus with zone 8310 or at a machine near the front doors. Members receive complimentary parking after registering their licence plate online, and visitor hours are 9:00AM to 4:00PM daily.
- Address
- 220 St. George's Drive NE
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in Calgary - Only $12/Day!, 40 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Zoo station, 700 m (9 min walk)
Parking Near Ramsay
Telus Spark Science Centre, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Telus Spark Science Centre in Renfrew
Telus Spark Science Centre is at 220 St. George's Drive NE in Renfrew, near Ramsay, with its own official car park at the museum site. Daily parking is $13, and the charge can be paid online through ParkPlus using zone 8310 or at a payment machine near the front doors (sparkscience.ca).
The car park operates 24 hours a day, making early arrivals and late departures practical for visitors with longer plans (calgaryparking.com). Payment machines accept tap-enabled credit cards, while cash services on site are limited (sparkscience.ca). Members receive complimentary parking after registering their licence plate online, with parking privileges included in membership (sparkscience.ca).
The museum's visitor hours are Monday to Sunday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM (sparkscience.ca). The official parking arrangement is therefore useful beyond the building's public opening hours, particularly when a visit involves arrival before opening or departure after closing.
Parksy Spaces Close to Telus Spark Science Centre
The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor parking lot 40 m from Telus Spark Science Centre, priced at $12 a day. At that distance, the space is a practical alternative when you want to leave the car almost immediately outside the attraction.
A second outdoor space near TSSC is 150 m away and costs $12 a day. A further Calgary parking lot is 210 m away, with a rate of $14 a day or $70 a month, which suits either a single visit or a longer local stay.
For hourly parking, the Calgary Zoo North Lot is 290 m away and costs $14 an hour. A 24/7 Calgary parking lot sits 530 m away at $50 a day, while a space at 809 Manning Rd NE is 620 m away and costs $3.24 an hour.
Busy Times and Street Parking Near the Science Centre
Parking pressure is likely to be strongest during the site's public hours, which run from 9:00AM to 4:00PM every day (sparkscience.ca). The museum's location beside the Calgary Zoo makes the surrounding parking area especially relevant on days when both attractions draw visitors.
The official parking information identifies the TELUS Spark car park as a 24-hour facility with a $13 flat daily rate (calgaryparking.com). Drivers using the attraction's lot can pay online through ParkPlus with zone 8310 or use the machines near the front doors (sparkscience.ca).
Membership parking requires online licence-plate registration, and members can park one vehicle under the included parking privileges (sparkscience.ca). The published visitor parking instructions direct drivers to the attraction's designated car park rather than describing a separate surrounding-street arrangement.
Other Named Parking Near Telus Spark Science Centre
The Calgary Zoo North Lot is a named alternative near the site, 290 m away, with Parksy pricing of $14 an hour. Its location makes it one of the closest separately named options for drivers who do not use the official TELUS Spark car park.
Calgary Parking Authority information lists TELUS Spark among the partner facilities whose lots it manages, alongside the Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park (calgaryparking.com). The authority also identifies the TELUS Spark facility at 220 St. Georges Drive N.E. as a 24-hour lot with a $13 flat daily rate (calgaryparking.com).
Membership parking at partner attractions can be complimentary where the relevant membership and online licence-plate registration apply (calgaryparking.com). The attraction's own visitor information also advertises free parking for members (sparkscience.ca).
Zoo Station and Walking Access to Telus Spark Science Centre
Zoo station is the nearest station to Telus Spark Science Centre, 700 m away. The walk from the station takes about 9 minutes, providing a straightforward option for visitors who prefer not to drive to the site in Renfrew, near Ramsay.
The attraction is 2.2 km from Ramsay centre, so the station connection is more direct for visitors approaching by rail than walking from the suburb centre. The museum address is 220 St. George's Drive NE, which places the destination on the same local approach as the nearby zoo area.
For drivers combining rail and parking, the Parksy spaces range from 40 m to 620 m from the attraction, while Zoo station offers the published 700 m, 9-minute walking connection. This gives visitors a choice between parking close to the entrance and leaving the car farther away before walking to the site.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Telus Spark Science Centre?
Telus Spark Science Centre has an official 24-hour car park at 220 St. George's Drive NE. Daily parking is $13, payable online through ParkPlus with zone 8310 or at a machine near the front doors. Members receive complimentary parking after registering their licence plate online, and visitor hours are 9:00AM to 4:00PM daily.
How Much Does Parking at Telus Spark Science Centre Cost?
The official car park charges $13 per day and operates 24 hours a day. You can pay online through ParkPlus using zone 8310 or at a payment machine near the front doors. The machines accept tap-enabled credit cards, while cash services on site are limited.
Do Members Get Free Parking at Telus Spark Science Centre?
Members receive complimentary parking as part of their membership after registering their licence plate online. Membership parking allows one vehicle under the included parking privileges. The licence-plate registration is required before using the membership parking arrangement.
What Are the Closest Alternatives to the Official Car Park?
The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor parking lot 40 m away at $12 a day. A further Calgary parking lot is 210 m away, priced at $14 a day or $70 a month.
Is There Hourly Parking Near Telus Spark Science Centre?
The Calgary Zoo North Lot is 290 m away and costs $14 an hour. A space at 809 Manning Rd NE is 620 m away and costs $3.24 an hour. These provide hourly alternatives to the official car park's $13 daily rate.
Can I Reach Telus Spark Science Centre by Station and Walking?
Zoo station is the nearest station, 700 m away, and the walk takes about 9 minutes. This is a straightforward option for visitors who prefer not to drive. The attraction is 2.2 km from Ramsay centre, making the station connection more direct from rail.
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