Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a 200 metre 6 lane track, a 130 metre sprint straight, full jumps provision, indoor throws area, strength and conditioning suite and the Lee Valley Athletics Academy.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a 400 metre 8 lane track and field events facilities.
- Related link Lee Valley Golf Course.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/lee-valley-regional-park/access-guides/lee-valley-golf-course
- Related link Lee Valley Camping & Caravan Park, Edmonton.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/lee-valley-regional-park/access-guides/lee-valley-camping-caravan-park-edmonton
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 08:30 - 14:30.
- Sunday 08:30 - 14:30.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Picketts Lock.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Ponders End.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 22 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 550cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 98m (107yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 198cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 134cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving but have an identification band.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.
Eating and Drinking (Kinetic Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the right as you enter the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is cold snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There are 3 vending machines in this area.
Security Turnstiles and Accessible Gate
- There are turnstiles next to the reception desk, to the left when facing it.
- The standard gates are 51cm wide with turnstiles.
- The standard turnstile gate requires a swipe card, which is 104cm high.
- There is an accessible gate available.
- The accessible gate is 106cm wide.
- The door opens away from you.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and tiles.
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Comments
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- There is a physiotherapy room available within the venue.
Fitness Suite (Challenge Central)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located at the rear of the building, behind reception.
- The fitness suite is 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 174cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Entry into the fitness suite is by a members swipe card.
This suite contains cardiovascular equipment, free weights, a cable machine, 4 punch bags, fitness accessory equipment, and a training rig.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located immediately inside the turnstiles by reception.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion cannot sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 14m (15yd 11in).
- The accessible toilet is located behind the designated seating area.
- There is not an audio description service.
- There is a large space inbetween the two stands which could be used as a designated seating area.
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Comments
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- Standard seating is only accessible by using the ramps/slopes.
Fitness Suite (Strength and Conditioning Suite)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located in the middle of the venue at the front.
- The fitness suite is 54m (59yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 88cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- The fitness suite contains 4 cross trainers, 4 exercies bikes and 2 rowing machines.
- There is also other equipment spread out over the centre.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located in front as you pass through the turnstiles.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the gym entrance.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There are several ramps along the entire front of the building for access to the 130 metre straight track which is located on the 1st floor.
- There are several flat rest points along each ramp.
- The ramps overcome the stairs.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter through the turnstiles.
- The standard changing room is 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 35m (38yd 10in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 23m (25yd 6in) from the track.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The entrance for the female changing room is next door to the male changing room.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the male and female changing rooms.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available are an emergency alarm and a drop down rail.
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Comments
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- The accessible shower also serves as an accessible changing facility.
Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Rooms)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located outside the male and female changing room entrances.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 215cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 1in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 123cm (4ft).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located outside the female changing rooms.
- The female toilets are 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located outside the male changing rooms.
- The male toilets are 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Refreshments Area)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the refreshments area to the right as you enter the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (Refreshments Area)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located to the right when facing the reception desk, within the refreshments area.
- The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.