🚗 CitiPark – Rectory Road Car Park, Rickmansworth WD3 1QY
Rectory Rd – secure CitiPark bays, pre-book or pay-on-exit, free evenings & Sundays, doorstep to town & station.
🚗 Type: Private Pre-Book & Pay-on-Exit Car Park (CitiPark)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; app or on-site payment)
🌟 Rating: 4.3/5 (Google & CitiPark reviews)
💰 Pricing & Booking
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Standard Rates (Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00):
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Up to 1 h: £1.50
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Up to 2 h: £2.80
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Up to 4 h: £5.00
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All day (max 24 h): £7.00
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Evening & Sunday: Flat £3.00 (exit by 08:00 next day)
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Pre-Booking: Discounted rates via CitiPark app/website (save ~10%)
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Payment Methods: Pay-on-exit machines (card/contactless), app/QR code
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Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h—display badge and validate at machine
📊 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 |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Accessible Bays: Six bays adjacent to lift lobby—level access to street
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Lifts & Ramps: Two lifts serve all levels; gentle ramps for pedestrian exits
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Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay pull-in outside barrier for unloading
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Tactile Guidance: Floor markings guide to lifts and pay machines
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Station | 3 min | Metropolitan & Chiltern line services |
| High Street & Old Town | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Aquadrome Park | 10 min | Lakeside walks & recreation |
| Bus Stops (Rectory Rd) | Adjacent | Routes to Watford & Uxbridge |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCP Station Approach MSCP | 4 min | £2.00/hr; £8 day | Covered & Park Mark® |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone RIC) | Adjacent | £0.40/20 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 |
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
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Enforcement: ANPR & barrier enforcement 24/7—no tailgating
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Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
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Lost Ticket Fee: £50 if no ticket/app record presented
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Maintenance: Monthly barrier & lighting checks; quarterly surface inspection
📌 Expert Tips
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Pre-Book for Peak: Weekday mornings fill quickly—reserve via app to guarantee space.
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Blue Badge Users: Park in marked bays and validate at machine—no charge.
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Evening Outings: Flat evening rate applies—exit by 08:00 next day for £3.
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App Benefits: Use the CitiPark app for contactless exit and real-time occupancy.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
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2025 Q3: Install 8 × 7 kW EV chargers under council partnership
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2025 Q4: Upgrade to contactless pay-by-plate technology
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2026: Feasibility study for +50 bay extension on adjacent site (ref: HCC/PLN/2024/1295)
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Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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