Parkway Short Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CM2 0FW
- Capacity
- ~97 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Parkway Short Stay
Located in Chelmsford, Parkway Short Stay is a surface car park open to the public. With around 97 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City Council.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 97 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Parkway Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 97 spaces, that is roughly 58 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 39 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 Chelmsford
With more than 35 car parks in Chelmsford, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Parkway Short Stay full, Meadows (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Parkway Short Stay have?
Parkway Short Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 97 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Parkway Short Stay?
Parkway Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is Parkway Short Stay busiest?
Parkway Short Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Parkway Short Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Parkway Short Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Parkway Short Stay?
Parkway Short Stay is a car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.