Free Parking for Graves Park & Animal Farm
Graves Park Charles Ashmore Road Car Park is a large surface-level facility located off Charles Ashmore Road, serving visitors to Graves Park and the nearby animal farm. The lot offers approximately 120 tarmac-surfaced bays, including six accessible spaces positioned near the main park entrance. Operating 6 am8 pm daily, parking is free of charge; no payment machines or permit registration are required. CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and main aisles during operating hours; LED bollard lighting lines pedestrian walkways to ensure safe access after dusk. A paved footpath leads directly into Graves Parks play areas, sports fields, and animal farm within a one-minute walk. Local bus stops on Sheffield Road provide services to the city center and Dore & Totley. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charger is at Millhouses Park East Car Park, a ten-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating ten bicycles are provided near the entrance to support sustainable travel. Regular tarmac maintenance and line repainting keep the lot well-organized and free of potholes.