SEC Car Park 5 Parking, Glasgow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
SEC Car Park 5 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 275 of ~483 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at SEC Car Park 5 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 367 of ~483 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G3 8PY
- Capacity
- ~483 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Stobcross Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: Network Rail Depot Finnieston (236m), Clydeside Distillery (260m), SEC Centre (268m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About SEC Car Park 5
Located in Glasgow, SEC Car Park 5 is a surface car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 483 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
SEC Car Park 5 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 483 spaces, that is roughly 266 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 217 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 Glasgow
With 28 car parks in Glasgow, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If SEC Car Park 5 is full, SEC Car Park 6 is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near SEC Car Park 5
Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Network Rail Depot Finnieston, about 236 metres away. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 115 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 SEC Car Park 5 have?
SEC Car Park 5 in Glasgow has approximately 483 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at SEC Car Park 5?
SEC Car Park 5 is a paid car park.
When is SEC Car Park 5 busiest?
SEC Car Park 5 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 275 of ~483 spaces in use.
When is SEC Car Park 5 quietest?
The best time to find a space at SEC Car Park 5 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 367 of ~483 spaces free.
What kind of car park is SEC Car Park 5?
SEC Car Park 5 is a car park with surface parking.