Find out where you can park in Rhondda Cynon Taf, how much it costs, how to apply for a season ticket, the parking arrangements for blue badge holders, electric vehicles and motorcyclists, and what to do if your vehicle is locked inside a council car park.
Note - On Saturday 22nd August, Catherine Street car park and Sardi Road car park closing times has been extended to 11pm for the RCT 90s Summer Party. Please check car park opening hours
Where can you park
It is your responsibility to check the signs in each car park. Signs will tell you:
- How long you can park for
- Whether parking charges apply
- Any restrictions that are in place
Parking is availble at:
Parking Options
Limited waiting
- Free parking between 1 to 2 hours.
- Always check the signage for maximum parking restriction.
Short stay
- Parking for up to 4 hours.
- Maximum stay restrictions apply.
Long stay
- Parking for more than 4 hours.
- Suitable for all-day parking.
- Saturday only - £1 for entry before 10am free parking after 10am
Aberdare
| Car park | Type | Opening hours |
|---|
| Crown Buildings Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
| Library Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| Green Street Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| Gadlys Pit Car Park |
Long stay (permits only) |
7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays) |
| Duke Street Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| High Street Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| Nant Row Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
| Rock Grounds Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
| Ynys Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
Mountain Ash (free parking)
| Car park | Type | Opening hours |
|---|
| Henry Street North Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| Henry Street South Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
Pontypridd
| Car park | Type | Opening hours |
|---|
| Gas Road Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| Goods Yard Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours - Rhondda Cynon Taf Council parking bays are clearly marked with blue bay markings in the lower section of the Goods Yard Car Park adjacent to and behind the Bowls Centre.
|
| Millfield Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
| Sardis Road Car Park |
Long stay |
7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays) |
| Catherine Street Car Park |
Long stay |
7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays)
Take a ticket on entry to the car park, and prior to returning to your vehicle please pay at the pay machines situated at the pedestrian access level on Mill Street.
|
Porth (free parking)
| Car park | Type | Opening hours |
|---|
| Porth Plaza Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
| Hannah Street Car Park |
Limited waiting |
24 hours |
Tonypandy (free parking)
| Car park | Type | Opening hours |
|---|
| Dewinton Street Car Park |
Long stay |
24 hours |
| Tonypandy Upper Car Park |
Long stay |
7am to 6.45pm |
| Tonypandy Lower Car Park |
Short stay |
24 hours |
| Bridge Street Car Park |
Limited waiting |
24 hours |
| Tonypandy Square Car Park |
Limited waiting |
24 hours |
Parking charges
A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) may be issued in a Council car park if a vehicle is parked not complying with the car park regulations.
Paying for your parking
- All Council ticket machines accept cash and card payments.
- If you cannot pay for parking, you must find alternative parking.
Short-stay car parks
| Length of stay | Charge |
|---|
| Up to 1 hour |
£0.80 |
| Up to 4 hours |
£2.90 |
Long-stay car parks
| Length of stay | Charge |
|---|
| Up to 4 hours |
£1.90 |
| More than 4 hours |
£2.90 |
Season parking ticket
If you park regularly in our long-stay car parks, you can save money with a season ticket.
- £23 per month
- £235 per year
Season tickets are only valid in Council-operated long-stay car parks.
or call Parking Services Department on 01443 425001.
Parking for blue badge holders
If you hold a valid Blue Badge:
- You can park in a designated disabled parking bay when your Blue Badge is clearly displayed for free. (except Catherine Street Car Park)
- If you park in a standard parking bay, you must pay the applicable parking charge and obtain a ticket where required.
- Badge holders must adhere to the maximum stay limit in all car parks.
Always check the signs in the car park before you leave your vehicle.
Motorcycle parking
- Motorcycles can park free of charge in designated motorcycle bays.
- If you park in a standard parking bay, you must pay the applicable parking charge and obtain a ticket where required.
Always check the signs in the car park before you leave your vehicle.
Electric vehicle charging points
- Electric vehicles using charging points in Council car parks must follow the car park terms and conditions.
- Parking charges apply for the full duration of your stay while your vehicle is charging.
- As spaces are limited, vehicle must be moved once charging is complete.
To find a car park with electric vehicle charging facilities, visit Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Always check the signs in the car park before you leave your vehicle.
Issue with ticket machine
- Contact the Council using the telephone number shown on the tariff board.
- A faulty ticket machine is not a valid reason for not paying for parking.
- You may receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if you do not pay for parking.
Vehicle is locked in a car park
Some Council car parks are locked outside their operating hours.
If you need your vehicle released from a locked car park, you will be charged a £50 release fee (including VAT).
Information about the charge is displayed at the pedestrian exits of the affected car parks.
Telephone: 01443 425005