Free daytime parking near Rugeley Leisure Centre and canal
Stile Cop Road Lower Car Park is a free, council-managed gravel lot located off Stile Cop Road, serving Rugeley town centre and nearby leisure facilities. It accommodates approximately 50 vehicles on a first-come basis; no marked bays or barrier are present. Open from dawn until dusk; no overnight parking. There is no lighting or CCTV, so daytime visits only. Adjacent to the car park is angle parking for an additional 10 vehicles. Pedestrian access leads to the Rugeley Leisure Centre (0.2 km), the Trent & Mersey Canal towpath (0.1 km), and St Augustines Church (0.15 km). A wooden noticeboard provides local walking routes and conservation information. Seasonal canal festivals reduce available spaces by 20; signage directs drivers to the Moor Lane overflow lot (0.3 km). Quarterly maintenance includes vegetation clearance and removal of surface debris.