Where can you park free to visit Ballygally Beach near Larne?

The council lists two free parking options at Ballygally: a village car park and a separate coastal car park.

Mid and East Antrim’s published inventory records approximately 118 village spaces and 40 coastal spaces, with disabled provision shown for both. Ballygally is a coastal village north of Larne and is convenient for a beach or promenade stop on the Antrim Coast Road. These council parking totals describe car-park capacity, not guaranteed availability on a sunny weekend. The parking list does not establish a lifeguard service, universal access to toilets or freedom from all beach restrictions.

Practical advice: Use the signed village or coastal spaces rather than stopping on the main coastal road. Before paddling or swimming, check local bathing information and sea conditions; parking provision is not a safety assurance.