Recreation Ground car park Parking, Stratford-upon-Avon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Recreation Ground car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 342 of ~469 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Recreation Ground car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 328 of ~469 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CV37 7PZ
- Capacity
- ~469 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Swans Nest Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Nearby landmarks: Stratford Minigolf (119m), The Embankment (121m), Stratford Butterfly Farm (151m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Recreation Ground car park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Stratford-upon-Avon will find parking at Recreation Ground car park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. This is a major parking facility with approximately 469 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.
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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Recreation Ground car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 469 spaces, that is roughly 352 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 117 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 Stratford-upon-Avon
There are 16 car parks across Stratford-upon-Avon, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Recreation Ground car park full, Stratford Upon Avon Sports Club Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Recreation Ground car park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 11 places to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Stratford Minigolf, about 119 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 311 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 60 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 Recreation Ground car park have?
Recreation Ground car park in Stratford-upon-Avon has approximately 469 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Recreation Ground car park?
Recreation Ground car park is a paid car park.
When is Recreation Ground car park busiest?
Recreation Ground car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 342 of ~469 spaces in use.
When is Recreation Ground car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Recreation Ground car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 328 of ~469 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Recreation Ground car park?
Recreation Ground car park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.