Community car park with pay-and-display and accessible bays
Mapperley Car Park (NG3 5LD) is a surfaced tarmacadam facility offering 60 bays serving the Mapperley district and adjacent retail parade on Woodborough Road. Operating hours are 8 am8 pm MondaySaturday (free Sundays), with a pay-and-display tariff of £0.80 per hour, capped at £5 per day, via machines accepting coins, card, contactless, or via the PayByPhone app. Three accessible bays (3.6 m wide) are situated within 10 m of the pedestrian exit to Mapperley Methodist Church and community hub, featuring drop-kerb access and tactile paving. The surface was resurfaced in late 2023, and thermoplastic bay markings were refreshed in early 2024. Uniform LED column lighting on 10 m poles ensures bright coverage after dusk, and two CCTV cameras with infrared capability monitor all aisles and entry/exit points. A covered cycle rack for 20 bicycles is located near the accessible bays to encourage active travel. Perimeter planting includes native shrub beds to aid runoff and add visual appeal. Directional signage inside the lot guides drivers to the exit onto Woodborough Road. Monthly maintenance includes pay machine servicing, litter clearance, and minor pothole repairs.