Balgray Reservoir Parking, Barrhead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Balgray Reservoir is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 23 of 40 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Balgray Reservoir is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 30 of 40 spaces free.
Key facts
- Postcode
- G78 2SB
- Capacity
- 40 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Balgraystone Road
Nearby landmarks: Harris Park (136m), Balgray Station Site (156m), Skye Park (183m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Balgray Reservoir
Visitors to leisure facilities in Barrhead will find parking at Balgray Reservoir, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. The car park has approximately 40 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Balgray Reservoir is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 16 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Barrhead
Barrhead has 1 car parks in total, so Balgray Reservoir is an important option for the area.
What’s near Balgray Reservoir
The closest landmark is Harris Park, about 136 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Balgray Reservoir have?
Balgray Reservoir in Barrhead has 40 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Balgray Reservoir?
Parking at Balgray Reservoir is free of charge.
When is Balgray Reservoir busiest?
Balgray Reservoir is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 23 of 40 spaces in use.
When is Balgray Reservoir quietest?
The best time to find a space at Balgray Reservoir is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 30 of 40 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Balgray Reservoir?
Balgray Reservoir is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.