🚗 Park Road Car Park – The Complete Bristol West Parking Guide
Park Road Car Park – central pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Clifton & Redland.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Bristol City Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (no aggregated public reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 30 min: £1.20
Up to 1 h: £2.40
Up to 2 h: £4.80
Up to 4 h (max stay): £7.20
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 72540)
Resident Permits: Zone C2 permit available via council (£180/year; Mon–Sat 18:00–08:00)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £32 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 60 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays by pedestrian exit |
| Surface | Level tarmac with fresh bay lining (2023 repaint) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights (10 lux average) |
| Drainage | Channel drains cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; routine council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff display & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays nearest entrance—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in adjacent to ticket machine for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Park Road pavement
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth footpaths to Clifton Village & Redland Station
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4×7 kW chargers in south corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Redland Station Car Park: 4×7 kW units, 5 min walk
Clifton Triangle CP: 6×22 kW rapid, 7 min walk
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & local shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Evening appointments |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers & café goers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure walkers & families |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 17:30 for free evening stay—ideal for dinner in Clifton Village.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Village | 4 min | Boutiques, cafés & eateries |
| Redland Railway Station | 6 min | Frequent trains to city centre |
| Durdham Downs (Edge of parkland) | 10 min | Scenic open space & walking routes |
| Bus Stop (Routes 8, 9) | Adjacent | Regular links to Bristol centre & outskirts |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Clifton Village car park (5 min walk)
ATM: HSBC (Clifton Village, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Clifton arcade, 5 min)
Food & Drink
The Mall Café (1 min): All-day breakfast & light bites
The Clifton Sausage: Pub dining & craft ales
Hancocks Tea Rooms: Traditional cakes & teas
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Station CP | 5 min | £1.00/hr; £5/day | 24 h | EV charging & rail access |
| Gloucester Road On-Street (C2) | Adjacent | £0.50/30 min; £6.00/day | 12 h | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Clifton Triangle MSCP | 7 min | £1.50/hr; £8.00/day | 24 h | Covered & rapid chargers on level B |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council officers; after-hours CCTV enforcement
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Clifton Evenings: Park after 18:00 for free stay, then dine or catch a show at the Bridewell.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of the four accessible bays.
Weekend Leisure: Early arrival on Saturdays ensures a prime spot.
Weather Alert: Western bays can pond in heavy rain—opt for eastern rows near lighting.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install on-site EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Pilot digital pay-station with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for 20 additional bays on adjacent land (ref: BCC/PLN/2024/859)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Nov 2025
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