Recreation Ground 49 Port Ln, Colchester CO1 2HN
Free short-stay recreational parking with accessible bays, lit paths, and direct access to park facilities.
Recreation Ground Car Park is a council-owned surface facility adjacent to Colchesters Recreation Ground public park. The lot offers 80 sealed asphalt bays, including six accessible spaces positioned closest to the gated pedestrian entrance leading to the childrens play area and sports pitches. Parking is free for up to three hours; pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards for longer stays, with tariffs of £1 per hour and a daily cap of £6. LED lampposts illuminate all aisles from dusk until 11:00 pm, and two CCTV cameras monitor entrances and accessible bays to ensure visitor safety. Covered information boards at the entrance display park schedules, sports club fixtures, and local bus timetables for the 66 service to the town centre. Pedestrian pathways provide direct access to the recreation grounds tennis courts, skate park, and outdoor gym within a one-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter removal to maintain a family-friendly environment.
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