Parking Near Barlow/Max Bell Station, Ramsay
Where Can I Park at Barlow/Max Bell Station?
Barlow/Max Bell station has a small 50-space commuter lot with free parking in the north and south areas, plus reserved parking. The platform is in the median of Memorial Drive Southeast near 19 Street Northeast and is reached by ramps from a pedestrian tunnel. For a regular commuter, secure monthly parking at 1317 27 St SE is 930 m away and costs $60 a month.
- Address
- Memorial Drive SE
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at 235 Mayland Place NE, Calgary, 1.1 km (14 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Franklin station, 890 m (12 min walk)
Parking Near Ramsay
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Arjun Jai
Barlow/Max Bell Station Parking Lot on Memorial Drive SE
The station has a small commuter parking lot with 50 spaces, according to Rep Calgary Homes (repcalgaryhomes.ca). The station sits in the median of Memorial Drive Southeast near 19 Street Northeast, as recorded by Wikipedia (wikipedia.org), so drivers should approach from the Memorial Drive SE side rather than treating the lot as a separate off-street destination.
Calgary Transit lists Barlow / Max Bell as having free parking in the north and south areas, alongside reserved parking (calgarytransit.com). The station’s centre-loading platform is reached by ramps from a pedestrian tunnel under Memorial Drive, according to Rep Calgary Homes (repcalgaryhomes.ca). This layout makes the station lot useful for a direct CTrain transfer, while the limited 50-space supply makes timing important for commuters who need to leave a car there.
Commuter Parking at Barlow/Max Bell Station
Calgary Transit identifies both free and reserved parking at Barlow / Max Bell (calgarytransit.com).
The station’s 50-space lot is described as small by Rep Calgary Homes (repcalgaryhomes.ca), so early arrival is more practical for drivers relying on free parking. Calgary Transit says that most CTrain stations and several main bus terminals have Park and Ride lots with free and reserved options (calgarytransit.com). The station’s parking area has also been described as an “ad-hoc” lot by the area landowner in reporting from LiveWire Calgary (livewirecalgary.com), which is useful context for commuters weighing the station lot against a bookable nearby space.
Parksy Spaces Near Barlow/Max Bell Station
The closest priced Parksy option is secure monthly parking at 1317 27 St SE, 930 m away, costing $60 a month. It suits a regular commuter who wants a longer-term space rather than an hourly visit. A space at 235 Mayland Place NE is 1.1 km away and costs $5.19 an hour, while 24/7 parking at G0234 UNICE Dental is also 1.1 km away at $97.18 a month.
For short visits, Calgary Zoo West Lot offers outdoor parking 1.1 km away for $5 an hour. The monthly spaces are better suited to routine station users, while the hourly and daily options fit occasional trips or days when the station lot is full.
Street Parking Around Memorial Drive SE and 19 Street NE
The station is in Albert Park/Radisson Heights near Ramsay, with the railway platform in the median of Memorial Drive Southeast near 19 Street Northeast (wikipedia.org). The platform is reached through a pedestrian tunnel under Memorial Drive, with ramps leading to the centre-loading platform (repcalgaryhomes.ca), so parking decisions should account for the pedestrian route as well as the driving approach.
Calgary Transit’s station information separates free parking from reserved parking at the north and south areas (calgarytransit.com). The available authority information identifies those station parking areas, while the station location information places the platform near Memorial Drive Southeast and 19 Street Northeast (wikipedia.org). Drivers using streets around the station should therefore treat the marked station areas as distinct from the platform access route and use the signed parking arrangement rather than assuming every nearby kerbside space is part of the Park and Ride.
Getting to Barlow/Max Bell From Nearby Stations and Transit Links
Franklin station is the nearest station to Barlow/Max Bell, 890 m away, which is a 12-minute walk. The station is part of Calgary’s CTrain network, and the platform is located in the median of Memorial Drive Southeast near 19 Street Northeast (wikipedia.org). That makes the nearby station connection a practical fallback for travellers who can park farther away and continue by rail.
Calgary Transit says most CTrain stations and several main bus terminals provide Park and Ride lots, with free and reserved parking options (calgarytransit.com). Drivers who cannot use the small station lot can therefore consider a different Calgary Transit Park and Ride location before continuing by CTrain. The station is 2.5 km from the centre of Ramsay, while the local address places it in Albert Park/Radisson Heights near Ramsay.
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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 at Barlow/Max Bell Station?
Barlow/Max Bell station has a small 50-space commuter lot with free parking in the north and south areas, plus reserved parking. The platform is in the median of Memorial Drive Southeast near 19 Street Northeast and is reached by ramps from a pedestrian tunnel. For a regular commuter, secure monthly parking at 1317 27 St SE is 930 m away and costs $60 a month.
How Many Parking Spaces Are at Barlow/Max Bell Station?
The station has a small commuter parking lot with 50 spaces. Calgary Transit identifies free and reserved parking in the north and south areas.
Is Parking Free at Barlow/Max Bell Station?
Calgary Transit lists Barlow / Max Bell as having free parking in the north and south areas, alongside reserved parking. The station lot is described as small, with 50 spaces, so drivers relying on free parking may find early arrival more practical. The parking area has also been described as an “ad-hoc” lot.
Where Is the Station Parking Entrance and Platform?
The railway platform is in the median of Memorial Drive Southeast near 19 Street Northeast. The centre-loading platform is reached by ramps from a pedestrian tunnel under Memorial Drive. Drivers should approach from the Memorial Drive SE side and use the signed station parking arrangement rather than treating nearby kerbside spaces as part of the Park and Ride.
What Nearby Paid Parking Is Available for Regular Commuters?
Secure monthly parking at 1317 27 St SE is the closest priced Parksy option, 930 m away, at $60 a month. It suits a regular commuter wanting a longer-term space.
What Are the Nearby Hourly Parking Options?
For occasional trips or days when the station lot is full, a space at 235 Mayland Place NE is 1.1 km away and costs $5.19 an hour. Calgary Zoo West Lot offers outdoor parking 1.1 km away for $5 an hour. These hourly options fit short visits better than routine station parking.
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