Water Gardens Car Park (South) Parking, Hemel Hempstead

Q: "How many parking spaces does Water Gardens Car Park (South) have?"

"Water Gardens Car Park (South) in Hemel Hempstead has approximately 117 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Water Gardens Car Park (South)?"

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

Q: "When is Water Gardens Car Park (South) busiest?"

"Water Gardens Car Park (South) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Water Gardens Car Park (South) quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Water Gardens Car Park (South)?"

"Water Gardens Car Park (South) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dacorum Borough Council."

117 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: HP1 1JG
Capacity: ~117 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dacorum Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Water Gardens Car Park (South), 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 (South)

As a town centre car park in Hemel Hempstead, Water Gardens Car Park (South) is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 117 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Dacorum Borough Council.

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. With 117 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Water Gardens Car Park (South) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 117 spaces, that is roughly 105 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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. If Water Gardens Car Park (South) is full, Water Gardens Car Park (North) is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

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

Water Gardens Car Park (South) in Hemel Hempstead has approximately 117 parking spaces.

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

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

When is Water Gardens Car Park (South) busiest?

Water Gardens Car Park (South) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Water Gardens Car Park (South) quietest?

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

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

Water Gardens Car Park (South) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dacorum Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Water Gardens Car Park (North) 152m away Moor End Long Stay Car Park 209m away Marlowes 321m away Hillfield Road Multi-Storey 322m away Riverside Car Park 398m away

More car parks in Hemel Hempstead

Asda Car Park, Hemel Hempstead ~496 spaces Durrants Hill Car Park ~67 spaces Gadebridge Lane Car Park ~181 spaces High Street Car Park ~80 spaces Park Road Car Park ~73 spaces Queensway Car Park ~69 spaces The Gables Car Park ~20 spaces

See all 15 car parks in 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

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