Scrabo Country Park Parking, Newtownards
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Scrabo Country Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 20 of 30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Scrabo Country Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 22 of 30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT23 4SL
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Scrabo Road
Nearby landmarks: South Quarry (277m), Killynether (347m), Killynether Wood (360m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Scrabo Country Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Newtownards will find parking at Scrabo Country Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. The car park has approximately 30 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Scrabo Country Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Newtownards
There are 15 car parks across Newtownards, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
What’s near Scrabo Country Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is South Quarry, about 277 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 Scrabo Country Park have?
Scrabo Country Park in Newtownards has 30 parking spaces.
When is Scrabo Country Park busiest?
Scrabo Country Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 20 of 30 spaces in use.
When is Scrabo Country Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Scrabo Country Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 22 of 30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Scrabo Country Park?
Scrabo Country Park is a leisure tourist car park.