Riverside parking with evening flat rates near Hendon promenade
Promenade Car Park is a medium-sized municipally operated surface lot on the Riverside Promenade, Hendon (postcode SR2). It provides 120 tarmac spaces, including four Blue Badge bays, two parent-and-child spaces, and one motorcycle bay. The site is open 24 hours; payment is by Pay & Display machines accepting coins or contactless, with tariffs at £1.20 per hour and an evening flat rate of £3.00 for stays beyond 6 pm. The lot is partially lit until midnight, with CCTV coverage focused on pedestrian paths. The proximity to the River Wear makes it popular for riverside walks, cycling paths, and nearby Sunniside conservatory. Pedestrian access via a riverside footbridge connects to the Stadium of Light and Riverside retail complex. EV charging is not available. A single stainless steel bench overlooks the river, and waste bins are provided. Seasonal flooding risk exists in winter; the council deploys warning signage when river levels rise.