Pay-and-Display Parking for Southwater Country Park
Southwater Country Park Car Park (main) is a large, surface-level facility serving visitors to Southwater Country Park and the Memorial Pond. The lot offers 300 marked bays, including twelve accessible spaces positioned near the main pedestrian entrance. Operating 7 am8 pm daily, parking is pay-and-display with machines accepting coins and contactless cards; a flat daily tariff applies, with no evening or weekend discounts. CCTV cameras monitor the entrance and central aisles during operating hours. LED bollard lighting lines pedestrian pathways to ensure safe access after dusk. A well-marked footpath leads directly to the parks lakeside, childrens playground, and wildlife trails within a one-minute walk. Seasonal visitor information boards located at the entrance highlight wildlife sightings and walking routes. Local bus stops on Southwater Street provide infrequent services to Horsham town center. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid-charging station is at P+R Hop Oast a ten-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating twenty bicycles are provided near the visitor center to encourage sustainable travel. Regular gravel and asphalt resurfacing ensures proper drainage and prevents potholes.