Water Gardens Car Park (North) Parking, Hemel Hempstead

600 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Water Gardens Car Park (North) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 546 of 600 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Water Gardens Car Park (North) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 414 of 600 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: HP1 1ES
Capacity: 600 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dacorum Borough Council
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Waterhouse Street
Other car parks within 500m: 4

Nearby landmarks: Water Gardens (26m), Friends Garden (119m), Market Square (123m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Water Gardens Car Park (North), Hemel Hempstead.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Water Gardens Car Park (North)

Located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, Water Gardens Car Park (North) provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 600 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. Parking here is paid. Dacorum Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. 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

Water Gardens Car Park (North) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 600 spaces, that is roughly 540 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 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

There are 15 car parks across Hemel Hempstead, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Water Gardens Car Park (South) is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Water Gardens Car Park (North)

Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Water Gardens, about 26 metres away. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 185 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 Water Gardens Car Park (North) have?

Water Gardens Car Park (North) in Hemel Hempstead has 600 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Water Gardens Car Park (North)?

Water Gardens Car Park (North) is a paid car park.

When is Water Gardens Car Park (North) busiest?

Water Gardens Car Park (North) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 546 of 600 spaces in use.

When is Water Gardens Car Park (North) quietest?

The best time to find a space at Water Gardens Car Park (North) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 414 of 600 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Water Gardens Car Park (North)?

Water Gardens Car Park (North) is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Dacorum Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Water Gardens Car Park (South) 152m away Hillfield Road Multi-Storey 216m away Asda 360m away Moor End Long Stay Car Park 360m away Marlowes 433m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0