The mother of a teenager with limited mobility is “frustrated” at the lack of disabled spaces at a park.

Leanne Orkin, of Bushey, says she has given up taking her daughter Skyla for days out at Cassiobury Park, in Watford, as the few available spots are too far away from the main area.

She added she also “struggles to navigate” the 13-year-old’s wheelchair over various potholes and uneven surfaces on the road.

Ms Orkin said: “It is stressful not being able to get your child out of the car park. My daughter has to use a wheelchair all the time and although we enjoy going to the park, I have given up as it is too frustrating.

“The park itself is wheelchair friendly but parking is always a nightmare, as there are not enough disabled spaces.

“You just want to have an easy day out without any added stress, but pushing the wheelchair is hard work – particularly when it rains.”

Natalie Smith- Taylor, who cares for Skyla as well as 13-year-old Samuel, who also relies on a wheelchair due to limited mobility, agreed that disabled parking at Cassiobury Park is “not accessible”.

The 26-year-old, who was raised in Watford but now lives in Luton, said: “It is a struggle to get to the park as the road is very uneven and there are barely any suitable spaces.

“There should be a new path or fixing of the potholes, as it is currently inaccessible for people who push wheelchairs.”

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Peter Taylor, who represents Client Services at Watford Borough Council, said the disabled bays in the car park are placed next to the single ticket machines in a bid to be “more convenient” for people with limited mobility.

He said: “We are planning to improve the car park later this year, and our proposals, which are subject to approval by Cabinet, include a better surface, increased capacity, the relocation of the disabled bays and more ticket machines.

“Currently, the disabled bays have been placed next to the single ticket machine as it was felt that this would be more convenient for those with limited mobility to get a ticket to display in their cars.

“A second ticket machine is shortly to be installed at the other end of the car park, nearest to the new Hub, to increase convenience for users. Parking is free, but the stay is limited to six hours between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday, to stop commuters taking over the car park. “