West Park Parking, Southampton — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does West Park have?"

"West Park in Southampton has approximately 506 parking spaces."

Q: "When is West Park busiest?"

"West Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 314 of ~506 spaces in use."

Q: "When is West Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at West Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 374 of ~506 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is West Park?"

"West Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Southampton City Council."

506 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

West Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 314 of ~506 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 374 of ~506 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: SO15 1AQ
Capacity: ~506 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Operator: Southampton City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for West Park, Southampton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About West Park

West Park provides parking in Southampton, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. This is a major parking facility with approximately 506 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Southampton City Council operates this car park.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

West Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 506 spaces, that is roughly 304 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 202 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 Southampton

Southampton offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. If West Park is full, Harbour Parade Car Park 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 West Park have?

West Park in Southampton has approximately 506 parking spaces.

When is West Park busiest?

West Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 314 of ~506 spaces in use.

When is West Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at West Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 374 of ~506 spaces free.

What kind of car park is West Park?

West Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Southampton City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Harbour Parade Car Park 165m away West Bay 200m away Civic Centre Forecourt 211m away Wyndham Place 234m away Marlands 257m away

More car parks in Southampton

Bedford Place ~297 spaces Cannon Street ~42 spaces Car Park, Southampton ~171 spaces Car Park, Southampton ~800 spaces Car Park, Southampton ~168 spaces Eastgate Street ~709 spaces Gloucester Square ~78 spaces Gower Car Park ~83 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0