Free short-term parking for Stafford Leisure Centre users
Stafford Leisure Centre Car Park is a managed surface lot adjacent to Stafford Leisure Centre on Lammascote Road. The tarmac lot provides 150 marked bays, including six Blue Badge bays closest to the main entrance, and two motorcycle bays. Operated by Everyone Active, parking is free for leisure centre members and visitors for up to three hours; thereafter, a fee of £1.00 per hour applies via pay-and-display machines accepting coins and contactless. The facility is open 6 am11 pm daily, with LED lighting until 10 pm and CCTV surveillance. EV charging is available via two 7 kW chargers near the entrance, on a first-come basis. Pedestrian access leads directly to the leisure centres main doors, the Stafford Gate retail complex (0.3 km), and local bus stops. Seasonal car boots sales occasionally occupy the north section, reducing spaces by 20 on Sundays from May to September. Weekly maintenance includes litter removal and surface inspections.