Free 4 hr parking with EV charging and accessible bays
Free Car Park (956 Woodborough Road) is a council-managed surfaced lot offering 70 bays serving the Mapperley neighborhood and local shops along Woodborough Road. Operating hours are 8 am8 pm MondaySaturday (free Sundays), with free parking up to 4 hours; thereafter, a tariff of £0.80 per hour (max £5/day) applies via machines accepting coins, card, contactless, or via PayByPhone. Four accessible bays (3.6 m wide) are located within 12 m of the raised pedestrian crossing leading to the Mapperley Plains retail parade, featuring drop-kerb ramps and tactile paving. The asphalt surface was resurfaced in mid-2024, and thermoplastic bay markings refreshed in late 2024. Uniform LED column lighting ensures safe navigation after dusk, while two CCTV cameras with motion detection monitor entry, exit, and all aisle areas. A 7 kW EV charging point was installed in 2024 adjacent to the accessible bays, bookable via the Pod Point app. Perimeter shrub hedges help manage stormwater runoff and provide a visual barrier to adjacent housing. Directional signage inside the lot guides drivers to the exit onto Plains Road. Monthly maintenance includes pay machine servicing, litter clearance, and drainage gully cleaning.