Pay-and-Display Parking for Tilgate Recreation Ground
Tilgate Playing Field Car Park is a surface-level facility located on Gainsborough Road, serving visitors to Tilgate Recreation Ground and its sports facilities. The lot offers 80 marked bays, including six accessible spaces located near the main pedestrian gate. Operating 7 am8 pm daily, parking is pay-and-display with machines accepting coins, banknotes, and contactless cards; a flat daily rate applies, with discounted evening tariffs after 6 pm. CCTV cameras monitor the entrance and central aisles during operating hours, and LED bollard lighting lines pedestrian pathways to ensure safe access after dusk. A marked footpath leads directly to Tilgate Playing Fields football pitches, skate park, and playground within a two-minute walk. Local bus stops on Gainsborough Road provide frequent services to Crawley Station and Gatwick Airport. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid-charging station is located at Tilgate Park Car Park a ten-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating eight bicycles are provided to encourage sustainable travel. Regular maintenance ensures the gravel surface remains level and free of potholes.