KinderParking Implementation Recommendations

How many spaces should we have?

• We recommend aiming for at least as many KinderParking spaces as you have handicapped spaces - guidelines are different in each state, but generally that's in the order of 1 space per 25 available spaces.

• Some retail locations can make wise use of more KinderParking spaces (such as craft stores, general department/discounter stores) to encourage this segment of the buying public.

• Some facilities can use fewer (such as hospitals, pediatricians, libraries), where the family demographic is either very dominant or very insignificant.

• Aim to accommodate and encourage but don’t alienate your other clients – if they have to drive past two-thirds of the lot to park, they’ll shop your competitors where they can park close-by!

Where should they be?

• Similar to handicapped space guidelines, KinderParking spaces should be close to building entrances, ideally next to walkways

• In addition, if you can provide spaces that are wider than the average/minimum space – again, closer to the size of handicapped spots – that additional space allows families easy access with strollers, space to remove carrier seats, extra room for small kids to fling open doors without damaging neighboring vehicles!