๐ CitiPark โ Rectory Road Car Park, Rickmansworth WD3 1QY
Rectory Rd โ secure CitiPark bays, pre-book or pay-on-exit, free evenings & Sundays, doorstep to town & station.
๐ Type: Private Pre-Book & Pay-on-Exit Car Park (CitiPark)
๐ Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; app or on-site payment)
๐ Rating: 4.3/5 (Google & CitiPark reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Booking
Standard Rates (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.50
Up to 2 h: ยฃ2.80
Up to 4 h: ยฃ5.00
All day (max 24 h): ยฃ7.00
Evening & Sunday: Flat ยฃ3.00 (exit by 08:00 next day)
Pre-Booking: Discounted rates via CitiPark app/website (save ~10%)
Payment Methods: Pay-on-exit machines (card/contactless), app/QR code
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 hโdisplay badge and validate at machine
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 bays (near entrance & lifts; free with badge) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 4 extra-wide bays by pay machine |
| Surface | Reinforced concrete with high-visibility bay markings |
| Lighting | LED floodlights throughout |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket or app validation |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; on-site patrols |
| Signage | Digital occupancy & wayfinding displays at entrance |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: Six bays adjacent to lift lobbyโlevel access to street
Lifts & Ramps: Two lifts serve all levels; gentle ramps for pedestrian exits
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay pull-in outside barrier for unloading
Tactile Guidance: Floor markings guide to lifts and pay machines
๐ถ Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Station | 3 min | Metropolitan & Chiltern line services |
| High Street & Old Town | 2 min | Shops, cafรฉs & public toilets |
| Aquadrome Park | 10 min | Lakeside walks & recreation |
| Bus Stops (Rectory Rd) | Adjacent | Routes to Watford & Uxbridge |
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCP Station Approach MSCP | 4 min | ยฃ2.00/hr; ยฃ8 day | Covered & Park Markยฎ |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone RIC) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.40/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Bury Farm Retail Park CP | 6 min dr | Free (3 h max) | Retail validation & EV charging |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Policies
Enforcement: ANPR & barrier enforcement 24/7โno tailgating
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Fee: ยฃ50 if no ticket/app record presented
Maintenance: Monthly barrier & lighting checks; quarterly surface inspection
๐ Expert Tips
Pre-Book for Peak: Weekday mornings fill quicklyโreserve via app to guarantee space.
Blue Badge Users: Park in marked bays and validate at machineโno charge.
Evening Outings: Flat evening rate appliesโexit by 08:00 next day for ยฃ3.
App Benefits: Use the CitiPark app for contactless exit and real-time occupancy.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 8 ร 7 kW EV chargers under council partnership
2025 Q4: Upgrade to contactless pay-by-plate technology
2026: Feasibility study for +50 bay extension on adjacent site (ref: HCC/PLN/2024/1295)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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