
Free sports facility parking in MK – 80+ spaces for football, cricket & green spaces. Your hassle-free base for Kents Hill recreation.
🕒 Open: 6am-10pm (ungated)
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (praised for availability, noted for no lighting)
Cost: Free (max 4 hours for non-users)
Restrictions:
Priority for sports teams (match days)
No overnight parking (locked 10pm-6am)
Permits: Required for league matches only
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 82 (unmarked gravel bays) |
| Surface | Compacted gravel (potholes after rain) |
| Lighting | None (natural light only) |
| Security | Occasional council patrols |
| Height Limit | None (bus-friendly) |
Disabled Access: 2 informal bays near pavilion
Drop-Off: Grass verge near entrance
Pavilion Access: Ramped entry (manual doors)
| Facility | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Football Pitches | 3 full-size | Weekend leagues |
| Cricket Square | 1 oval | Summer only |
| Children’s Play Area | Always open | No supervision |
| Time | Occupancy | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 9am-12pm | 100% | Youth football |
| Wed 6-8pm | 90% | Adult training |
| Weekday Days | 30% | Dog walkers |
Pro Tip: Avoid Tuesday/Thursday evenings (cricket training)
| Feature | Walk Time |
|---|---|
| Frithwood Copse | 2-min |
| Kents Hill Park | 5-min |
| Ouzel Valley Trail | 8-min |
| Facility | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kents Hill Co-op | 4-min walk |
| The Kents Hill Pub | 6-min walk |
| MK Hospital | 3-min drive |
| Site | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park | 0.3 miles | Free |
| MK Stadium | 1.2 miles | £3/h |
| Tesco Kingston | 1.5 miles | Free (3h) |
Match Days: Priority for players/officials
Flooding: Avoid after heavy rain
Maintenance: Monthly surface grading
Weekend Hack: Overflow parking on Frithwood Crescent
Nature Bonus: Best bluebell displays in April
Cycle Access: Secure racks by pavilion
2025: Proposed LED lighting installation
2026: Potential EV charging pilot