Free parking within walking distance of Cork city centre

Never been to Cork before in my life, and thinking of a day trip sometime this summer. No deadlines and nowhere in particular to be, so is there anywhere good to park for free that's a nice walk into town? I'd be coming off the M8 but happy to go round anywhere. Not keen on the park and ride or anything central but pricey.

corks finest

chaikhosi wrote: »

Never been to Cork before in my life, and thinking of a day trip sometime this summer. No deadlines and nowhere in particular to be, so is there anywhere good to park for free that's a nice walk into town? I'd be coming off the M8 but happy to go round anywhere. Not keen on the park and ride or anything central but pricey.

Park and ride is your best bet, otherwise Lee fields car park,not officially free but I’ve never had any hassle over the year’s parking there

Treehelpplease

There is a new car park at the junction of Centre Park Road and the marina. It's a very nice ten minute walk into city centre and is free

fulanoquetal

Treehelpplease wrote: »

There is a new car park at the junction of Centre Park Road and the marina. It's a very nice ten minute walk into city centre and is free

Could also head away from town, park at Little Island Train Station and get the train in.

TheChizler

The council multistoreys are free for the first 2 hours if it's not the walk you're after.

aratsarse101

I live about 12 mins walk from city centre. I drive in maybe once every month or two. Gave up paying for parking about 5 years ago and have never got a ticket. If you don’t park on the central island, it’s well worth the gamble.

aratsarse101

If you’re coming in that way, it’s a sunny day and you like to walk, then park at the SilverSprings Hotel and walk up the river. You’ll get a great view of the city as you approach. 35 minute walk to centre.

SurplusToys

There's free parking along the Barracks Wall at the top of military hill. About a 20 minute walk into town from there.

Thanks lads, think I'll go for the marina one and walk from there. Appreciate the tips.

Mardyke

Pay for the parking, ya tight arse!

corks finest

Treehelpplease wrote: »

There is a new car park at the junction of Centre Park Road and the marina. It's a very nice ten minute walk into city centre and is free

Feckin never knew that, great initiative

Bellie1

Highjacking thread. Would city hall q park be pretty full in afternoons these days with vaccinations? Partner has procedure in South infirmary and this seems like closest parking to there. Don't fancy driving around for ages looking for parking in the heat

Jcb21

It should be ok for parking. A lot of people are using the car park for aldi and going to aldi after the vaccine to get the parking validated. When you shop in aldi they give you 1 hour free parking

RINO87

^^they validate your parking ticket in the vaccine centre tho??

rain on

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117645299#Comment_117645299

The South Infirmary has its own car park on site, or it did a few years ago anyway.

EnzoScifo

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117645299#Comment_117645299

Parking in South Infirmary is free at the moment, but understandably very busy. It's worth a shot getting a spot in there from a car leaving.

Ludo

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Q Park is fine even with the vaccines going on next door. Well...it was both times I went there recently while getting my vaccine. There was loads of spaces on the upper floors (5 and up).

Squedward

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117423291#Comment_117423291

Strange Question, anyone know if you stay after two hours are you charged for the additional time or all the time you were there?

Knifey Spoony

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117665964#Comment_117665964

Only charged for the time above the two free hours. I've gone over the limit a few times and have only been charged for that additional hour or two that I was parked there above the free time.

dingle1969

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117667801#Comment_117667801

Thanks, good to know

whisky_galore

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117429818#Comment_117429818

No.

Couldn't be arsed finding who sells parking 'discs' and don't want to pay the extortionate rates the private car parks charge. The hospital car park charges are eye watering.

Outkast_IRE

For those coming down the M8 , i would say park at little island train station for free and get the train in from there. Both the Cobh and Midelton lines stop there so at peak times its serviced every 15 mins

TheChizler

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117677448#Comment_117677448

This plus a Coke bike subscription (€10/yr) could be a great solution for anyone coming to the city regularly.

notAMember

Electric cars can park for free when charging at the on street locations.

Diabhalta

anywhere where they don't check the parking discs. But you have to be local to know where they go and where they never go.

zilog_jones

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117677418#Comment_117677418

You can pay for street parking by phone or the app. Welcome to the 21st century ;)