Free park-side parking for Hanley Park visitors
Hanley Park Northern Car Park is a free, surface gravel lot located at The Parkway entrance to Hanley Park (postcode ST1 4DX). It accommodates up to 60 vehicles on marked gravel bays, including two accessible bays near the park gates. The lot is open sunrise to sunset, with no lighting or CCTV, and is free of charge. A wooden information board by the entrance details park features, including the ornamental lake, playground, and bandstand. Benches overlook flowerbeds and the lake. Pedestrian gates directly access Hanley Parks northern lawns, where organized events occur during summer (e.g., open-air concerts). Dogs are permitted under control. No EV charging, shelter, or restroom facilities exist on site; the nearest public toilets are located 200 m away in the main park entrance. Seasonal grass cutting and maintenance by the city council ensure clear sightlines.