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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

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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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.

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Eating and Drinking (Kinetic Cafe)

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Service and Menus View
  • 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.
  • Plastic/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 .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • 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.

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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.

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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 View
  • There is a physiotherapy room available within the venue.

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Fitness Suite (Challenge Central)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • 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.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • 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.

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Sports Ground

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Standard seating is only accessible by using the ramps/slopes.

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Fitness Suite (Strength and Conditioning Suite)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • 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.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The fitness suite contains 4 cross trainers, 4 exercies bikes and 2 rowing machines.
  • There is also other equipment spread out over the centre.

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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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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 View
  • The entrance for the female changing room is next door to the male changing room.

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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 View
  • The accessible shower also serves as an accessible changing facility.

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Accessible Toilet (Changing Rooms)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet (Refreshments Area)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Refreshments Area)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.

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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.