🚗 Bedgrove Community Centre Car Park – Your Local Aylesbury HP21 Parking Guide
Free all-day parking at Bedgrove Community Centre – 30 bays on Bedgrove Parade, HP21 9TT, steps from community hall, children’s playground & local shops for stress-free visits.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Public Community Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: N/A (local facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display)
Blue Badge Holders: Free (display badge)
Enforcement: Informal; please park considerately to visitors and centre users
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 30 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter street lights |
| Security | Occasional council patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level access from pavement to building entrance
Wide access aisle at disabled bays
Drop-Off Zone: Single-yellow curb beside main entrance (observe signage)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options (5-min drive):
Exchange Street Car Park (HP20 1UR): 4× 7 kW chargers
Friars Square Multi-Storey (Station Way): 3× fast chargers
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–12:00 | 75 % | Morning classes & library users |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Café visitors & community events |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 50 % | Evening clubs & sports teams |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 85 % | Family activities & meetings |
| Sundays All Day | 40 % | Church services & hall bookings |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 AM on weekdays to secure a bay for morning programmes.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bedgrove Community Centre | On-site | Hall, café, library & sports courts |
| Children’s Playground | 1 min | Safe play area |
| Bedgrove Parade Shops & Services | 3 min | Groceries, pharmacy & take-away |
| Bus Stop (Bedgrove Parade) | 2 min | Local & town-centre bus routes |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Inside community centre (during opening hours)
ATM: Co-operative Bank (Bedgrove Parade)
Pharmacy: Well Pharmacy (Bedgrove Parade)
Food & Drink
Centre Café (on-site)
The Bedford Arms (0.2 mi) – pub & dining
Subway (Bedgrove Parade)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Street Car Park | 0.8 mi | £1.00/h (£6 day max) | 12 h | EV charging & pay-&-display |
| Friars Square Multi-Storey | 1.0 mi | £1.20/h (£5 day) | 24 h | Rapid chargers & covered bays |
| Tesco Superstore (Bedford Rd) | 1.2 mi | Free (2 h w/ spend) | 2 h | Free validation with purchase |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Occasional patrols; bays reserved for centre users during events
Event Days: Local fairs & sports fixtures can fill bays—plan alternatives
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting each spring (next due Apr 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
Blue Badge Bay: Use designated bay nearest the main entrance for quickest access
Bay Choice: Park at the south end for closer proximity to sports pitches
Stay Informed: Check centre website for parking notices during large events
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Parish Council exploring installation of 2 EV charging bays pending funding
2027: Potential expansion by converting adjacent grass verge into overflow bays
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