Spacious country park parking at Hartshill Hayes entrance
Hartshill Hayes Country Park Car Park is a large, council-operated surface facility providing 300 bays, including 20 disabled spaces near the visitor centre entrance. Access is via Oldbury Road, with pay-and-display machines accepting coins, contactless, and RingGo payments; tariffs apply daily 7 am9 pm with free parking thereafter. LED high-mast lighting ensures safe access during early mornings and evenings, and multiple CCTV cameras cover all zones and pedestrian walkways. The gravel-and-asphalt surface is maintained monthly; pothole repairs are completed within 48 hours following inspection. Pedestrian paths lead to the country park visitor centre (2 minutes walk), forest trails (3 minutes), and picnic areas (5 minutes). Four Type 2 EV charging bays are located adjacent to the visitor centre, available to all users. Seasonal overflow parking opens onto adjacent fields during summer weekends. Tariffs include short-stay (up to 2 hours), day, and weekend rates, with discounted annual park permits. Routine maintenance includes weekly litter clearance and leaf sweeping, with hedges trimmed quarterly.