Free sports field parking for Gatacre Playing Fields
Gatacre Playing Fields Car Park is a free surface lot located off the A5 at Gatacre, providing access to Oswestrys Gatacre Recreational Ground. The gravel facility accommodates approximately 60 vehicles; bays are unmarked but marked by wooden posts. It is open from dawn until dusk; no overnight parking. A council noticeboard at the entrance displays sports schedules (football, cricket) and community events. Benches are placed near the lot perimeter overlooking pitches. No lighting or CCTV is present; daytime use only. Pedestrian paths lead directly onto playing fields (0.05 km) and to the adjacent walking trail along the River Camlad (0.2 km). Seasonal sports tournaments reduce capacity by 30; signage directs drivers to Church Street overflow parking (0.6 km). Quarterly maintenance includes litter clearance and surface grading.