Wrexham Council warns fans will be fined for illegal parking
It comes after reports that some motorists received Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) during Wrexham AFC's promotion-clinching win over Charlton Athletic on Saturday.
Problem parking on home matchdays has been a constant issue in recent years.
Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over, there has been a huge increase in the volume of pedestrians and motorists in the vicinity of the SToK Cae Ras during home fixtures.
Given the football club's continued growth, more and more fans are visiting the Racecourse Ground, with an average attendance of over 12,600 this season.
While the authorities have taken action, including restricting access and implementing road closures, residents have continuously complained about inconsiderate parking over the last few years.
Late last year, Wrexham Council launched a pilot scheme offering free parking at their site on Ruthin Road until the end of the season and last week Eagles Meadow announced they gave away 300 match day parking spaces to Reds season ticket holders for the back end of the season.
North Wales Police warned people to use "designated parking areas only" ahead of Saturday's match.
However, some fans believe Wrexham Council "cashed in" on the fact there would be some cars parked illegally at Saturday's last home game of the season.
Ian Rogers, from Rhosllanerchrugog, said he's been parking partially on double yellows on Ellice Way, near the Ramada Hotel, for "donkeys years".
"If I was parked on a busy residential street, blocking access to homes, I'd understand it," he said. "There are barely any cars down there on a Saturday, so I think it's a bit unfair and puts a bit of dampener on a great day for the club."
Wrexham Council's deputy leader, Cllr David A Bithell, said: 'Increased attendance on match days has led to increased inconsiderate and illegal parking around the Cae Ras that has become a persistent nuisance to residents and other road users. As a result of this we were asked to increase patrols.
'We also put in place a park and ride system from Ruthin Road.
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"Our officers will issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles which contravene restrictions, either by not displaying a valid ticket within a car park, by being on double yellow lines or blocking access.
'Parking responsibly and legally will avoid such notices. Enforcement parking contraventions benefits residents and visitors. It ensures car parks are used appropriately, the highway is kept clear for traffic flow and both drivers and pedestrians do not face hazards."
He added: 'We've had a very successful final game of the season securing promotion with one game in hand.
'Starting next season please show support and respect for Wrexham by not parking inconsiderately or illegally near the ground and in our city centre car parks."
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