Free parking for southern entrance to Hanley Park
Hanley Park Southern Car Park is a free council-operated surface lot on Ridgway Road, serving the southern entrance of Hanley Park. The gravel-and-asphalt mix surface accommodates 80 marked bays, including two Blue Badge bays adjacent to the park gates. It is open from sunrise to sunset; no lighting or CCTV is provided. A wooden information board at the entrance displays park maps, event schedules, and conservation notices. Benches overlook the adjacent ornamental flower beds and lake. Pedestrian gates provide direct access to the parks sports fields, playground, and bandstand. Dogs are permitted on leads. Seasonal closures occur during major park events (e.g., open-air concerts), with advance notice posted on the council website. Regular groundskeeping includes grass cutting and pothole filling in early spring.