🚗 Cranborne Avenue (Westcroft Pavilion) Car Park – Complete MK4 4FQ Guide
Free Westcroft pavilion parking – sports, playground & shops on your doorstep.
🚗 Type: Surface Public Car Park (Council-managed; serves Westcroft Pavilion & Sports Ground)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily
🌟 Rating: – (no formal reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no pay-and-display)
Permits: Not required
Enforcement: No charges; informal community monitoring
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~20 marked bays (uncovered) |
| Surface | Tarmac—level but with occasional potholes |
| Lighting | Single lamppost at entrance; remainder unlit |
| Security | Occasional parks-team patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Restriction | None (van-friendly) |
| Entry/Exit | Open access; clear signage to pavilion door |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: None designated on site
Level Access: Smooth tarmac from bays to pavilion and play area
Drop-Off Zone: Informal lay-by adjacent to pavilion entrance
Nearest Adapted Parking: Westcroft District Centre MSCP (5 min walk; blue-badge bays & lifts)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Options:
Morrisons Westcroft (3 kW & 7 kW Pod Point units; free first 2 h with parking)
Co-op Food (7 kW Pod Point; 5 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9–11 AM | 20 % | Dog walkers & local residents |
| Weekdays 4–6 PM | 40 % | After-school sports parents |
| Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM | 80 % | Sports teams & families |
| Sundays 10 AM–4 PM | 70 % | Weekend club activities |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to secure bays nearest the pavilion.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Pavilion & Sports Field | 1 min | Direct access to pitches & children’s playground |
| Westcroft District Centre | 5 min | Shops, cafés & Morrisons EV charging |
| Westcroft Health Centre | 6 min | On-site appointments & parking alternative |
| Shenley Brook End Secondary School | 8 min | Education drop-off & pick-up |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Inside pavilion (during staffed hours)
ATM: NatWest, District Centre (5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots, District Centre (5 min)
Food & Drink
Pavilion Café: Light snacks & hot drinks (weekends)
Greggs & Costa Coffee: District Centre (5 min)
KFC & McDonald’s: District Centre (5 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Dist. | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcroft District Centre MSCP | 5 min | Free 2 h; £1.20/h thereafter | 4 h | Covered, CCTV, blue-badge bays |
| Westcroft Health Centre Lot | 6 min | £1.50/h; capped £6/day | 10 h | Reservable via JustPark |
| Emerson Valley Car Park | 8 min | Free public parking | 24 h | 24/7 access, first-come first-served |
⚠️ Important Notices
No Overnight Parking: Occasional local restrictions—avoid leaving vehicles overnight.
Maintenance: Bi-annual surface grading & line-repainting (next due October 2025).
Event Days: High usage during community fairs—consider DC MSCP overflow.
📌 Expert Tips
Game Day: For club matches, arrive 30 min early to park closest to pavilion.
Shop & Charge: Combine district-centre shopping with a free EV charging session.
Weekend Stay: Park here then walk the surrounding Greenway trails for off-road cycling.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: MK Council evaluating EV charger installation at all district pavilion lots.
Early 2026: Potential rollout of ANPR monitoring for improved security and usage data.
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