Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a refreshments kiosk which is open throughout the year, an outdoor swimming pool, six tennis courts on the park (four tarmac and two grass), a play area, barbecue area with stones for the use of portable barbecues, free table tennis and a toilet block.
- Related link Jesus Green Public Toilets.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/jesus-green-public-toilets
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Comments
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- Jesus Common is divided by avenues of London Plane and horse chestnut trees.
- It's an area of open parkland grass, offering informal and formal outdoor sports.
- On Sunday afternoons in summer there are band concerts available.
- For more information on the venue contact the Jesus Green Association at [email protected] or visit jesusgreen.blogspot.co.uk.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Park Street.
- The car park is located in Park Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Entrance 1)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance either side of the bollard here is 130cm.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Entrance 2)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance between the bollards here is 95cm.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Bridge Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at Victoria Avenue Bridge.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance here either side of the bollard is 50cm.
Level Change (Victoria Avenue Bridge Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 14 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Jesus Green to Midsummer Common Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the path leading from Jesus Green to Midsummer Common.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a cycle entrance to the left of the entrance detailed, which has an opening width of 130cm.
- There is also a cattle grid just beyond the entrance.
Outside Access (Chesterton Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Chesterton Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 188cm.
Level Change (Chesterton Road Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Thompson Lane Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Thompson Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 40cm.
- There is a cycle entrance to the right with an opening width of 140cm.
Level Change (Thompson Lane Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Park Parade Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Park Parade.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 155cm.
Level Change (Park Parade Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Lower Park Street Entrance 1)
- This information is for the entrance located in Lower Park Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 145cm.
Outside Access (Lower Park Street Entrance 2)
- This information is for the entrance located in Lower Park Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 145cm.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Accessible Toilet
- Please see the separate Jesus Green Public Toilets guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the River Cam, just beyond the Chesterton Road entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the Chesterton Road entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Please see the separate Jesus Green Public Toilets guide for details.