Vancouver Safe Park
The Homeward Bound Safe Park (formerly Road2Home) is an organized site where people who live in their motor vehicles can safely park. It is located at the old C-TRAN transit center property at 1504 N.E. 138th Avenue.
As of February, Live Love Outreach is the new service provider for the Homeward Bound Safe Park. With more than 50 parking spaces assigned to cars and RVs, the program serves an average of 80 people and serves as a vital resource to vulnerable community members. Restrooms, shower facilities and trash services are available to ensure a healthy environment.
Live Love Outreach provides peer-to-peer support and case management to help move residents into stable housing. The site is staffed 24/7.
Review monthly updates on outcomes, services and events at the Safe Park community in the City’s Homelessness Emergency Situation Reports.
About the program
The Homeward Bound Safe Park community is an organized and managed site where people who live in their motor vehicles can park safely. It is located at the old Evergreen Transit Center property (1504 N.E. 138th Ave.), in partnership with C-TRAN.
Registered participants have access to restrooms, showers and garbage service. There is no cost to register but space is limited and availability is on a first come, first served basis.
There is a limit of two adults per vehicle; families with children under 18 are welcome. Pets are allowed but leash laws do apply and waste bags are not provided. There is no time limit on parking for participants as long as they are engaging in the program and adhering to the Code of Conduct.
Openings
- To find out if space is currently available, email homewardbound@liveloveoutreach.com or call 360-787-7171
- If the site reaches maximum capacity, a spot must become available before another participant can register
- Once the site has reached maximum capacity, program staff will start a waitlist for those who want to be made aware of future openings
Program requirements
- Participants must sign and adhere to a Code of Conduct at registration to receive a placard for their vehicle
- The Code of Conduct covers issues like the check-in/check-out process, personal hygiene, site maintenance, alcohol and drug use and other prohibited behaviors.