Parker: The Sharing Economy, Now for Parking

Finding a parking spot in the city can feel impossible. Yet just around the corner, thousands of perfectly good spaces — driveways, lots, and business spots — sit empty. Parker changes that.

Parker is an app that lets homeowners and businesses rent out their unused parking spaces, creating a community-driven solution that benefits everyone. Homeowners earn extra income. Drivers get a reliable place to park. And cities get smarter, more efficient use of the spaces that already exist.

A Participatory Business Model

At its core, Parker is about participation. A homeowner can be both the entrepreneur — renting out a driveway — and the customer — booking a spot across town when they need it. It’s a flexible system that adapts to the way people really live, move, and share. “People love it,” says founder Grant Brigden. “It’s not just convenient. It has a lot of positive impacts.”

Growth and Community

In beta testing at the moment, Parker has attracted a significant amount of users and listed spaces across both Canada and the U.S. The draw is simple: earning a little extra money from a space you aren’t using makes sense. Whether it’s funding a family vacation, a weekend getaway, or just covering phone bills, Parker makes it possible for people to turn empty driveways and parking spots into something valuable — without lifting a finger.

Fair, Flexible Pricing

Parker uses a variable pricing model that keeps things fair and accessible. Rates typically range from just $2–$3 an hour, with daily and overnight options starting around $7–$9. It’s affordable for drivers and rewarding for space owners — a true win-win.

More Than Just a Transaction

While Parker is often compared to “the Airbnb of parking,” the heart of the platform goes beyond business. It’s about connection and respect. Some drivers return to their cars to find a hot coffee left by a generous homeowner. During winter storms, owners have been known to clear ice from windshields or lift wipers to keep them from freezing. These moments turn parking into more than a space — they turn it into a service, rooted in kindness and community.

Parking, Re-imagined

Parker isn’t just solving the parking problem. It’s changing the way we think about it. By unlocking existing spaces, building community, and making parking simple, Parker helps cities become more livable and less stressful — one driveway at a time.