Waterside Street Car Park Parking, Kilmarnock
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KA1 1TJ
- Capacity
- ~26 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waterside Street Car Park
Waterside Street Car Park sits in Kilmarnock town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It has an estimated 26 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Waterside Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Kilmarnock
There are 9 car parks across Kilmarnock, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Queen Street Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Waterside Street Car Park have?
Waterside Street Car Park in Kilmarnock has approximately 26 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Waterside Street Car Park?
Waterside Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Waterside Street Car Park busiest?
Waterside Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Waterside Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Waterside Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Waterside Street Car Park?
Waterside Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.