🚗 Histon & Impington Recreation Ground Car Park – Community Sports & Leisure Access Guide
Free all-day parking at Histon & Impington Recreation Ground, CB24 9EL – ideal for sports pitches, playgrounds & village café visits with easy access to Cambridge North via bus.
🚗 Type: Free Public Off-Street Car Park (South Cambridgeshire District Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no enforcement hours)
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (community user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Cost | Payment | Return Restrictions | Blue Badge Holders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Not required | None | Exempt (no display needed) |
No charges, no time limits, no permits required.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter streetlights |
| Security | Open-air, no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (all vehicle types welcome) |
♿ Accessibility
Level, tarmac surface throughout; badge holders may use any bay.
Drop-off lay-by directly outside the main entrance gates.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Public Chargers:
Cambridge North Station (JustPark): 4 × 7 kW Pod Point bays – 1.2 mi
Station Road Car Park: 2 × 22 kW rapid bays – 1.5 mi
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Afternoons | 50 % | Football & cricket spectators |
| Evenings (after 5 pm) | 30 % | Dog-walkers & joggers |
| Weekends (10 am–4 pm) | 80 % | Families, sports teams & picnickers |
Pro Tip: Arrive early on weekend mornings to grab a bay near the pavilion when youth matches start at 9 am.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Destinations
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Ground Pavilion & Café | On-site | Tea, snacks & public toilets |
| Histon Village Centre (High St) | 8 min | Shops, pharmacy & local bakery |
| Impington Village College | 5 min | Sports facilities & community events |
| Bus Stop (New Road) | 1 min | Services to Cambridge City Centre & Cambridge North |
⚠️ Important Notices
Car park unmanaged—no lighting after dusk; plan visits in daylight and secure valuables.
Vehicles must park wholly within marked bays under council byelaws.
📌 Expert Tips
Sports Day Hack: If pitches are busy, use the far western bays for quicker exit after matches.
Picnic Combo: Park here and follow the footpath to nearby Impington Meadow for a quiet riverside stroll.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: South Cambridgeshire Council reviewing installation of low-level LED lighting for safety.
2026: Proposal to add two EV charging bays subject to budget approval.
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