Leisure centre parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and direct walk to pool and recreation area.
Three Crowns Road Car Park is a Colchester City Councilmanaged surface lot located off Three Crowns Road, serving the towns leisure complex and outdoor recreation area. The lot provides 90 sealed asphalt bays, including six accessible spaces positioned nearest the pedestrian entrance to the leisure centre and council offices. Pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless cards, and mobile payments; tariffs are £1 per hour with a four-hour maximum stay, and a daily cap of £5. High-intensity LED floodlights illuminate all aisles from dusk until 11:00 pm, and three CCTV cameras monitor entrances, exits, and accessible bays for security. Covered information boards at the entrance display leisure centre class schedules, council service announcements, and local bus timetables for the 77 service to Colchester town centre. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the leisure centre pool entrance, the cattle market park, and the nearby skatepark within a two-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter clearance to maintain a safe, clean environment for families and sports enthusiasts.