Elm Park was the location of Reading FC between 1896 and 1998. Following this, they moved to the Madejski Stadium. Elm Park is located in West Reading, while the Madejski Stadium is located south of the city centre.
Transport links to the area include bus services from Reading Town centre, while the closes Train station is Reading West that has regular connections to Reading Railway Station. This makes it a popular location for park and ride commuters. As a result, it is a good location to pre-book a cheaper, guaranteed parking space.
In the local vicinity one can find Prospects Park. It features a regency style house called The Mansion House, which houses a bar and restaurant. Reading Retail Park can also be found close by.