Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, a pitch and putt miniature golf course, sports pitches, playground and basketball court.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Chadwell Heath.
- The nearest underground station is Dagenham East.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The park has 2 additional car parks although they do not have any Blue Badge bays.
- One of the other car parks is located further along from the main car park.
- The other car park is accessed off Rainham Road North.
Access Point (Car Park Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in the car park.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 121cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).
Access Point (Access from Wood Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Wood Lane.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 135cm.
Access Point (Access from Rainham Road North)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Rainham Road North.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 118cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There are bollards immediately to the left after the gate, width 151cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the pavilion.
- There is not 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 190cm (7ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- 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 the left.
- 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- Summer (April - September) 07:30 - 20:00.
- Winter (October - March) 07:30 - 15:45.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the pavilion.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are low to moderate.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the pavilion.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets located next to the miniature pitch and putt course.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilet)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilets.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Level Change (Standard Female Toilet)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilet.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).