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

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 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Water Gardens Car Park (North)

Water Gardens Car Park (North) 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 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

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.

Parking in Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead has a good range of parking with 15 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Water Gardens Car Park (South), about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Water Gardens Car Park (North) have?

Water Gardens Car Park (North) in Hemel Hempstead has approximately 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) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Water Gardens Car Park (North) quietest?

The quietest period for Water Gardens Car Park (North) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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.

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