Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park Parking, Blackburn
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 125 of ~186 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 136 of ~186 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BB2 5NQ
- Capacity
- ~186 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Surface
- Compacted
- Nearest road
- The Crescent
Nearby landmarks: Warren Wood (398m), Willow Ground Wood (436m), Scotsman's Wood (572m)
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 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park
Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Blackburn, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With approximately 186 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 186 spaces, that is roughly 121 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Blackburn
With 11 car parks in Blackburn, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
What’s near Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Warren Wood, about 398 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 Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park have?
Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park in Blackburn has approximately 186 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park?
Parking at Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is free of charge.
When is Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park busiest?
Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 125 of ~186 spaces in use.
When is Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 136 of ~186 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park?
Pleasington Playing Fields Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.