26 total spaces (est.)
Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode
PR1 4LX
Capacity
~26 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Frenchwood Rec Parking, Preston.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon591832414650464136322314500
Tue591832414650464136322314500
Wed591832414650464136322314500
Thu591832414650464136322314500
Fri591832465055504641362714500
Sat59183650595955504636239500
Sun059182736363227231495000

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.

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