Frenchwood Rec Parking Parking, Preston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PR1 4LX
- Capacity
- ~26 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Frenchwood Rec Parking
Located in Preston, Frenchwood Rec Parking is a surface car park open to the public. With space for around 26 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With only 26 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Frenchwood Rec Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Preston
There are 20 car parks across Preston, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Frenchwood Rec Parking is full, Walton-le-Dale Park & Ride is around 500m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Frenchwood Rec Parking have?
Frenchwood Rec Parking in Preston has approximately 26 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Frenchwood Rec Parking?
Parking at Frenchwood Rec Parking is free of charge.
When is Frenchwood Rec Parking busiest?
Frenchwood Rec Parking tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Frenchwood Rec Parking quietest?
The quietest period for Frenchwood Rec Parking is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Frenchwood Rec Parking?
Frenchwood Rec Parking is a car park with surface parking.