Riverside Car Park Parking, Hemel Hempstead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- HP1 1BT
- Capacity
- ~350 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Riverside Car Park
Riverside Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Hemel Hempstead town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a major parking facility with approximately 350 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Riverside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 350 spaces, that is roughly 298 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 52 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 Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead has a good range of parking with 15 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Riverside Car Park full, Marlowes (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Riverside Car Park have?
Riverside Car Park in Hemel Hempstead has approximately 350 parking spaces.
When is Riverside Car Park busiest?
Riverside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Riverside Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Riverside Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Riverside Car Park?
Riverside Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.