Walking and cycling access to the sports centre is via the pedestrian entrance from the Iffley Road (almost opposite Marston Street) Pedestrians have priority on this route but considerate cyclists are permitted. Cycle racks are located adjacent to the athletics track (accessed via the pool footpath) and the area of the carpark nearest reception. Please make sure you lock your bike securely (D-Lock is recommended), only to cycle racks and not site handrails and barriers. An alternative walking route is available down Jackdaw Lane, which is off the Iffley Road.

Car parking and charges

The entrance for cars is located through Jackdaw Lane off the Iffley Road. Keep an eye out for the ‘single lane’ right turn into Iffley Road Sports Centre (the second right hand turn – after Bannister close).

Parking is for sports centre users only, and this is checked via either permit or validating your vehicle registration at sports centre reception. Visitors can validate their parking for each visit at reception for stays of up to 4 hours. Paid permits are possible for sports department staff members, club coaches and staff / community sports centre members who regularly need to park for more than the 4 hour limit. Fines will be issued automatically via automatic number place recognition (ANPR) for invalid parking e.g. anyone who does not have a permit, validate their parking or overstays the 4 hour limit without approved. The limited carparking can accommodate approximately 50 vehicles. 3 additional spaces are reserved for disabled blue badge holders.

Emergency defibrillator: Kept at reception to sports centre.