Pay-and-Display Parking in West Reading Neighborhood
Chester Street Car Park is a secure, surface-level facility serving local residents and visitors to West Reading. The lot offers 75 marked bays, including six accessible spaces located near the pedestrian walkways. Operating 7 am–9 pm daily, the site uses a pay-and-display system with machines that accept coins, contactless cards, and mobile payments; local residents may purchase discounted weekly permits. The car park is covered by CCTV cameras during operating hours, and LED floodlighting ensures safe access at night. Marked pedestrian routes lead to the nearby Asda supermarket, primary schools, and community centers within a two-minute walk. Bus services on Rotherfield Way provide routes to Reading town center, Tilehurst, and Caversham. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charger is located at Hills Meadow Car Park a ten-minute drive away. A covered bicycle rack accommodating eight bicycles is provided near the entrance.