Community parking with accessible bays, free short stay, and direct access to sports facilities.
Wellesley Road Car Park is a council-operated surface lot serving nearby residential areas and local sports facilities in Clacton-on-Sea. The facility offers 60 sealed gravel bays, including three accessible bays located adjacent to the ramp leading to the community sports centre. Parking is free for up to four hours; pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards for longer stays at £0.80 per hour (daily cap £4). Solar-powered LED bollard lights line the pedestrian pathways from dusk until 10:00 pm, providing safe egress after evening events. No CCTV is installed, but local wardens patrol regularly during peak usage times. Covered information boards display bus timetables for the 75 service to Clacton and Colchester, sports centre class schedules, and community notices. Pedestrian footpaths link directly to the sports centre, childrens play area, and local shops within a three-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting, and litter removal to keep the lot clean and accessible for residents.