Other Types of Private Spaces
Not every car park looks like one. Some of the spaces on JustPark are at schools, universities, churches, sports clubs and private car parks that look closed to the public. They're open to you, as a JustPark driver.
⚡ Quick read
- 🔑 Your booking is your permission. We have agreements with the organisations that own these sites, so you can park here even if a sign says otherwise. Tap here to see how it works ↓
- 🤝 The site knows you're coming. We share your booking details with the site's enforcement, so you're expected.
- 🪧 You might see "private" or "permit holders only" signs. These are for the general public. Your booking is what counts.
- 📋 Check your access instructions before you travel. They tell you where to park and how to get in.
- 🏫 Schools, churches, clubs and more. See what each type of site is, and why it has space to share. Tap here to see the types ↓
🔑 About these spaces
Some of the best spaces on JustPark are ones you'd never find on your own. They belong to organisations that have parking they don't always need, and we work with them to make it available to drivers.
- We have an agreement with the organisation that owns or runs the site.
- We share your booking details with the site's enforcement, so the site knows you're coming.
- Because of this, you're not parking as a member of the public. You're parking as a JustPark driver with a booking.
🏫 Types of site you might book
Here are the kinds of site you'll come across, and why each one has space to share.
- 🎓 Schools and universities: large car parks that are often quiet in the evenings, at weekends and in the holidays.
- ⛪ Churches and faith venues: car parks that are busiest at services and quiet the rest of the week.
- ⚽ Sports clubs and centres: places like clubs and soccer centres with parking that's quiet outside sessions and match times.
- 🔒 Shuttered and private car parks: car parks behind gates or shutters that aren't open to the public, such as those at closed businesses. Your access instructions explain how to get in.
The site's rules vary. Your listing description and access instructions are where to find the details for the space you've booked.
📋 Before you travel
Everything you need is in your booking's access instructions. They tell you where to park, how to get in, and anything specific to the site.
- Check the access instructions before you set off.
- Park in the area shown and leave by your end time.
- Make sure the registration on your booking matches your vehicle.
Still need help?
If something's gone wrong with your booking, contact us with your booking confirmation and we'll look into it for you.