We are delighted to announce that Phase One of Highwall Park is now officially open for the community to enjoy!
Whilst there have been some delays to the project, and we would like to sincerely thank you all for your patience and continued support. We hope you and your families will make great use of the new space and enjoy spending time there.
The new play area has been designed with a natural feel, using natural materials and extensive planting to create a welcoming, green environment that blends beautifully with the surrounding landscape. We still have some minor works to do on the immediate area but will communicate this ahead of time.
Why is it called Highwall Park?
The park is named after the historic “highwall” on which it sits. In mining terms, a highwall is the steep, vertical face of rock or earth left behind after open-cast (surface) coal mining. This area is part of the former Orgreave colliery, and the name pays tribute to the site’s industrial heritage.
Work is already well underway on Phases Two and Three, which will deliver extensive new public open space, a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), and a wetland area.
We look forward to seeing the park come to life as a fantastic new community asset for Waverley.
Enjoy the park and the sunshine!
Option to Pay for Parking at Olive Lane Car Parks
There are two adequately sized car parks now in use at Olive Lane. Both can be accessed off Stephenson Way. The main Olive Lane car park entrance sits behind the medical centre and is signposted. The overflow car park is situated at the bottom of Stephenson Way and is clearly signposted.
Both car parks offer visitors 2.5 hours of free parking with the option to pay for extra time should you require it. The tariffs are clearly signposted, and we urge all visitors to read the terms carefully prior to leaving their vehicle. Payment is via the Ringo App. These changes went live on Tuesday 12th May 2026.
Please note, any vehicles that are parked in the following areas will receive a ticket:
- Disabled bays with no blue badge in view
- EV charging spaces when not using the charger
- Loading Bays
- Spaces clearly marked as no parking areas
As a reminder, parking is also enforced on part of Stephenson Way where no parking is permitted at any given time in the designated areas which are signposted.
Please be aware of this when visiting.
