Free Short-Term Parking for Horley Riverside Gardens
Riverside Garden Park is a small surface car park located on Riverside Close, serving Horley town residents and visitors to the Riverside Gardens and nearby health center. The lot offers approximately 30 tarmac-surfaced bays, including two accessible spaces positioned near the pedestrian exit. Operating 7 am–8 pm daily, parking is free for up to two hours, then pay-by-phone applies; machines accept coins and contactless card payments. CCTV cameras monitor the entrance and payment station during operating hours, and LED bollard lighting lines pedestrian pathways for safe access after dusk. A short footpath leads directly to Riverside Gardens, which include playgrounds, green spaces, and walking routes along the River Mole within a one-minute walk. Local bus stops on Riverside Close provide hourly services to Horley Station and Gatwick. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charging unit is at Horley Station Car Park, a fifteen-minute walk away. Covered cycle racks accommodating four bicycles are provided under a small shelter. Regular resurfacing prevents potholes and maintains proper drainage.