Parking Near Toronto Public Library - Runnymede, Bloor West Village
Where Can I Park for Toronto Public Library - Runnymede?
Toronto Public Library - Runnymede is at 2178 Bloor Street West. The closest priced option is 110 m away at 2187 Bloor Street West for $4.49 an hour. For a lower hourly rate, spaces 1.0 km away cost $3 an hour, while Runnymede station is 170 m away and a 3-minute walk from the library.
- Address
- 2178 Bloor Street West
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at 2187 Bloor Street West, Toronto, 110 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Runnymede, 170 m (3 min walk)
Parking Near Bloor West Village
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Parking at Toronto Public Library - Runnymede on Bloor Street West
Toronto Public Library - Runnymede is at 2178 Bloor Street West in High Park-Swansea, near Bloor West Village. The Toronto Public Library location listing identifies the branch at this address and shows the branch open until 8:30 pm on the referenced day (tpl.ca).
Drivers heading to the site should therefore plan around nearby paid spaces rather than expect a branch-operated lot. The building is just north of Bloor Street West and spans the block east of Runnymede Road to Kennedy Avenue (mapcarta.com).
Parksy Parking Spaces Closest to the Runnymede Branch
The closest priced Parksy option is a parking space at 2187 Bloor Street West, 110 m from the library, priced at $4.49 an hour. Its position on the same street makes it the most direct listed choice for a short visit to the branch.
For longer stays, a monthly space at 1830 Bloor St W is 900 m away and costs $200 a month. A space at 293 South Kingsway is 1.0 km away at $3 an hour, while another Toronto lot at 1.0 km costs $3 an hour. These options trade a longer walk for a lower hourly rate than the closest space.
Further Car Parks Around High Park-Swansea
Two further priced Parksy spaces extend the choice beyond the immediate Bloor Street West area. A secure 24/7 parking space is 1.1 km from the library and costs $50 a week, making it suited to a multi-day stay rather than a quick collection or study visit.
A Toronto lot 1.3 km away costs $3.25 an hour. The Toronto Public Library’s location information identifies free parking at the rear of its Main Street branch, accessed from a laneway on the north side of that building (tpl.ca).
When Parking Near Runnymede Gets Difficult
The branch is in High Park-Swansea near Bloor West Village, with the library’s address directly on Bloor Street West. The surrounding area combines a busy arterial street with local residential roads, so a short library visit can be harder to fit in during busy shopping and commuter periods.
Drivers should use only spaces that are legally available for their intended stay and follow the posted restrictions on Bloor Street West, Runnymede Road, Kennedy Avenue and nearby residential streets. The site is described as just north of Bloor Street West, spanning the block east of Runnymede Road to Kennedy Avenue (mapcarta.com). Parking controls can differ by block, so the signs at the chosen space govern stopping, payment and permitted duration.
Runnymede Station and Walking Access to the Library
Runnymede station is the nearest transit stop, 170 m from the library and a 3-minute walk. This makes the subway a practical alternative when a nearby driving space is occupied or when a visit can be combined with other stops along Bloor Street West.
The branch is located at 2178 Bloor Street West, and the site lies just north of Bloor Street West between Runnymede Road and Kennedy Avenue (tpl.ca; mapcarta.com). From Runnymede station, the short walk keeps the final approach within the immediate High Park-Swansea area near Bloor West Village.
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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 Toronto Public Library - Runnymede?
Toronto Public Library - Runnymede is at 2178 Bloor Street West. The closest priced option is 110 m away at 2187 Bloor Street West for $4.49 an hour. For a lower hourly rate, spaces 1.0 km away cost $3 an hour, while Runnymede station is 170 m away and a 3-minute walk from the library.
What Is the Closest Parking to Toronto Public Library - Runnymede?
The closest priced Parksy option is at 2187 Bloor Street West, 110 m from the library. It costs $4.49 an hour and is on the same street, making it the most direct listed choice for a short visit. Drivers must follow the restrictions and payment requirements shown at the chosen space.
Is There Monthly Parking Near Toronto Public Library - Runnymede?
A monthly parking space is available at 1830 Bloor St W, 900 m from the library, for $200 a month. It offers a longer-stay option than the nearby hourly space. Other priced choices include spaces 1.0 km away at $3 an hour, although these require a longer walk.
Are There Cheaper Hourly Parking Options Near the Runnymede Branch?
Two listed options 1.0 km from the library cost $3 an hour, which is lower than the closest space at 2187 Bloor Street West, priced at $4.49 an hour. A Toronto lot 1.3 km away costs $3.25 an hour. These lower rates involve walking farther from the branch.
Is Weekly or 24/7 Parking Available Near the Library?
A secure 24/7 parking space is 1.1 km from the library and costs $50 a week. It is suited to a multi-day stay rather than a quick collection or study visit. The listed space provides an alternative to hourly parking for drivers who need parking over several days.
Can I Take Transit Instead of Driving to the Library?
Runnymede station is the nearest transit stop, 170 m from the library and a 3-minute walk. The subway is a practical alternative when a nearby driving space is occupied or when a visit can be combined with other stops along Bloor Street West. The branch is just north of Bloor Street West.
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