Fountain Park Parking, Edinburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Fountain Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 338 of ~504 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Fountain Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 368 of ~504 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH11 1AW
- Capacity
- ~504 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Underground
- Nearest road
- Dundee Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Fountain Park (35m), Kwik Fit (66m), Bainfield (110m)
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 Fountain Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Edinburgh will find parking at Fountain Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 504 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Parking here is underground, providing a covered and secure option — though drivers of larger vehicles should check height restrictions.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Fountain Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 504 spaces, that is roughly 328 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 176 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 Edinburgh
There are 19 car parks across Edinburgh, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Fountain Park is full, Semple Street is around 700m away and worth considering.
What’s near Fountain Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Fountain Park, about 35 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 320 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 430 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 Fountain Park have?
Fountain Park in Edinburgh has approximately 504 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Fountain Park busiest?
Fountain Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 338 of ~504 spaces in use.
When is Fountain Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Fountain Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 368 of ~504 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Fountain Park?
Fountain Park is a leisure tourist car park with underground parking.