🚗 Scotsbridge South Car Park – The Complete Rickmansworth Town Centre Parking Guide
Scotsbridge South – convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, minutes from station & canal.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Three Rivers District Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 1 h: £1.20
Up to 2 h: £2.40
Up to 4 h (max stay): £4.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 32910)
Resident Permits: Zone RB permit £45 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £15 (valid any enforcement day)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h—display badge and register at machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (adjacent to machine; free with badge) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2023 |
| Lighting | LED bollards around perimeter (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; routine council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays adjacent to pay machine—no payment required
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in by entrance for easy unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Park Road pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide routes to station and towpath
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4×7 kW chargers in northeast corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Rickmansworth Station CP: 6×7 kW Pod Point (5 min walk)
Croxley Green Retail Park: 4×22 kW rapid (6 min drive)
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 80 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 55 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 85 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & canal walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—perfect for canal-side dining.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Station | 7 min | Metropolitan & Chiltern line services |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | Adjacent | Scenic walks & cycling routes |
| Rickmansworth Town Centre | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
| Bus Stop (Park Road) | Adjacent | Routes to Watford & Uxbridge |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCP Station Approach MSCP | 5 min | £2/hr; £8/day | Covered & Park Mark® |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone RB) | Adjacent | £0.50/30 min; 2 h max | App-based short-stay flexibility |
| Croxley Green Retail Park CP | 6 min dr | Free (2 h max) | Retail validation & EV charging |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by council CEOs; CCTV off-hours
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 Nov 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Resident Permit: Annual permit (£45) is best value for frequent users.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use marked bays—no payment required.
Evening Stroll: Park after 18:00 for free stay, then enjoy canal-side pubs.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pond—opt for bays closer to entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 4×7 kW EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay machines to cashless-only & multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +30 bays on adjacent council land (ref: TRDC/PLN/2024/1305)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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