Free parking for Raich Carter Sports Centre visitors
Raich Carter Car Park is a dedicated surface lot serving the Raich Carter Sports Centre on Commercial Road, Hendon (postcode SR2 8PD). Managed by Sunderland City Council, it provides 75 marked spaces on tarmac, including four accessible bays close to the main entrance. The lot is open from 6 am to 10 pm daily to accommodate sports centre users; outside those hours, the gate remains locked. Parking is free for centre patrons but monitored by ANPR camerasnon-registrants receive a £40 penalty charge. EV charging is available via two 7 kW units at the northeast corner. LED lighting ensures safe evening use. Access to the sports centre gym, swimming pool, and indoor courts is a 30-m walk from the lot. A covered shelter and seating area near the entrance protect waiting parents. Bicycle racks for 10 cycles are installed adjacent to the main doors. Seasonal camps increase occupancy during school holidays.