Every dollar matters when it comes to delivering leading edge care, close to home.
Every day the team at Southlake Health cares for hundreds of patients across its communities. Whether it’s an emergency visit, outpatient appointment or inpatient stay, Southlake Health is committed to being there when it matters most.
However, delivering care requires far more than most people see.
First, there are the people. Many of them care for patients – these are the ones people see every day – but there are also hundred of individuals who work behind the scenes to keep the hospital running. There is also equipment and technology. From single-use medical supplies like bandages and syringes to advanced tools like the new ROSA robot and the region’s first PET-CT scanner, all these items are needed daily to deliver the best care possible.
All of that quickly adds up, which is why Southlake maximizes every dollar it receives, including those collected from parking revenue.
More than just a parking spot
Government funding supports hospital operations, including the delivery of procedures, programs, and services – but it doesn’t cover everything. Hospitals like Southlake are responsible for funding critical needs such as:
- Lifesaving medical equipment (excluding major radiation equipment)
- Certain infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements
- A portion of construction and capital redevelopment projects
Parking revenue is one of the ways hospitals help bridge that gap. All revenue generated from parking goes directly back into Southlake. Precise Parklink provides the hospital with an integrated technology solution and on-site equipment to process parking transactions, remitting all revenue back Southlake, which helps to:
- Replace and upgrade medical equipment,
- Maintain safe, modern facilities
- Support long-term hospital infrastructure and capital needs
Together, these investments ensure Southlake’s world-class team can deliver safe, high-quality care to the communities it serves.
Transparency and community commitment
While parking might not seem exciting, it is an important part of Southlake’s operations. The hospital relies on a combination of provincial funding, community donations, and additional revenue sources like parking. These contributions help sustain essential services and allow the hospital to grow alongside the community it serves.
Parking rates are set in alignment with other hospitals in the region and follow the guidelines outlined in the Provincial Hospital Parking Directive. Southlake remains committed to transparency and fairness, ensuring that all revenue is used to directly support patient care and hospital needs.
When you park at Southlake, you are doing more than just visiting a loved one or attending an appointment, you are helping the hospital care for some of the fastest growing and aging communities in Ontario.
Visit southlake.ca/parking for more information on parking and the latest parking options and rates.
