Shibden Park (Mereside) car park Parking, Halifax
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 132 of ~245 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 189 of ~245 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- HX3 6XL
- Capacity
- ~245 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Calderdale Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Shibden Park (Mereside) car park
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is a surface car park in Halifax, available for general parking. There are around 245 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Calderdale Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 245 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 245 spaces, that is roughly 135 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 110 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 Halifax
Halifax has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Shibden Park (Mereside) car park full, Shibden Park (Upper) car park (around 400m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Shibden Park (Mereside) car park have?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park in Halifax has approximately 245 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Shibden Park (Mereside) car park?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is a paid car park.
When is Shibden Park (Mereside) car park busiest?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 132 of ~245 spaces in use.
When is Shibden Park (Mereside) car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 189 of ~245 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Shibden Park (Mereside) car park?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Calderdale Council.