Free parking for Watermead reedbed nature trails
Located off Watermead Parks northern reedbed area, this gravel car park provides around 60 vehicles, including four designated disabled bays nearest the birdwatching hides. No payment is required; parking is free, but signage requests voluntary donations for wetland conservation. No lighting is installed, so visitors are advised to arrive and depart during daylight. A pedestrian gate leads directly to the nature reserve trails and hides within a one-minute walk. Informational boards at the entrance display wildlife guides, safety notices, and trail maps. Grounds maintenance includes seasonal vegetation clearance, regular litter patrols, and occasional repair of duckboard pathways.