Free parking for Swans Nest recreation ground visitors
Swans Nest Lane Car Park is a council-operated surface lot serving the Swans Nest recreation ground. It provides 100 marked bays including eight accessible spaces located near the main pedestrian entrance. Operating hours are sunrisesunset daily; no charges apply. The gravel-and-asphalt surface is lightly graded to control stormwater, with quarterly inspections and minor repairs within 72 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures minimal visibility for early-morning and late-evening visitors, and one CCTV camera monitors entry, exit, and pedestrian pathways. Pedestrian walkways lead directly to the recreation grounds play area (1-minute walk), sports pitches (2 minutes), and local bus stops (4 minutes). No EV charging stations are provided; the nearest public charger is at Stratford Marina Car Park, a 12-minute walk away. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a tidy environment.