# What are the vehicle routing and trailer parking availability rules when turning into Ashbridges Bay Park Road from Lake Shore Boulevard East?

**Category:** Parking & Transit
**Verified:** 2026-06-15
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## Quick answer

Turn right only onto Ashbridges Bay Park Road from Lake Shore Boulevard East; trailer parking is limited to 65 designated spots and fills up by 8:00 AM on weekends.

## Detailed answer

When approaching the Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch from Lake Shore Boulevard East, vehicles towing boat trailers must execute a right-turn only maneuver onto Ashbridges Bay Park Road; left turns are strictly prohibited due to traffic flow constraints. Once on the park road, drivers must adhere to a strictly enforced 20 km/h speed limit to minimize traffic impact and protect the adjacent wilderness area and the active skateboard park zones, which experience high pedestrian and cyclist crossings between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Trailer parking availability is highly constrained, with exactly 65 designated trailer parking spots available in the primary launch lot. During peak summer weekends, these 65 spots routinely reach full capacity by 8:00 AM. Once the lot is full, a temporary holding area accommodates up to 15 vehicles, but overflow trailers are not permitted to queue on the park road or block the adjacent bike lanes. Vehicles attempting to park trailers in standard vehicle-only lots will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Boaters are strongly advised to arrive before 7:30 AM on weekends to secure a trailer parking spot and ensure smooth, safe routing through the sensitive ecological and recreational zones.

## Related

- https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/en/knowledge/ashbridges-parking-and-vehicle-access-rules