Council-run surface parking for Wyken Slough Reserve visitors
Wyken Slough Car Park is a council-operated surface lot providing 90 marked bays including six disabled spaces located next to the pedestrian exit. The facility operates 7 am10 pm daily; pay-and-display machines accept cash, contactless, and RingGo payments; no overnight parking is allowed. LED column lighting ensures ample visibility, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and central bay areas. The asphalt surface is sloped eastward to a central drainage channel; maintenance crews inspect and repair damage quarterly, with pothole repairs completed within 72 hours. Pedestrian egress leads to Wyken Slough Nature Reserve footpath (2-minute walk) and to public transport stops on Aldermans Green Road (5 minutes). Peak usage occurs during weekends when nature reserve visitors maximize available spaces; overflow parking guidance is provided to Caludon Castle Park during special events. No EV charging points are installed; the nearest charger is at Cannon Park Shopping Car Park, a 12-minute drive away. Biweekly litter clearance and hedge trimming ensure a tidy environment.