EXTRA traffic wardens will be deployed near a city park after a resident slammed "horrendous" parking following the opening of a pump track.

Scores of people on bikes, scooters and more have visited the pump track on Battenhall Park, Worcester, since it opened on Friday, November 1.

But Ian Tindell, who lives on Battenhall Road, said the track's "strange" location had an impact on parking in nearby roads.

Mr Tindell said: "When the pump track was discussed by the council last year the issue of parking was raised.

"It seemed a strange location (Battenhall Park) because there isn't really any space for parking around here and there are no other facilities, such as toilets.

"It caused horrendous problems last weekend because the roads are so narrow down our end of the road and there were cars all over the pavement.

Mr Tindell has seen complaints from residents in nearby Battenhall Rise and Springfield Road with the same issue.

A spokesperson for Worcester City Council said: "We are aware of some parking issues experienced on the opening weekend of the pump track.

"There will be extra traffic enforcement officers in the area and we will be monitoring any parking issues.

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"We would encourage anybody heading to the pump track to consider walking, biking or public transport and leave your car at home where possible.

"For those who have to travel by car, please be respectful of local residents living in the surrounding area when parking."

On the pump track itself, Mr Tindell said: "It's a good thing - the kid's are clearly having a great time.

"It's just frustrating that parking was highlighted as an issue before the track was given the go-ahead.

"Councillors said that nobody would come by car."

Gary Vallance, who assisted Battenhall and St Peter's Parish Council during the track's consultation process, believes that parking will only be a temporary issue.

Mr Vallance said: "For an opening weekend that wasn't even an official opening, the numbers at the pump track were staggeringly high.

"So I appreciate it means people are parking in places that are unusual - but my understanding is that those numbers will ease off as time goes on."