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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Barking Park Centre, Barking Park South Car Park, Barking Park Sports Pavilion, Barking Park Toilets, Big Friendly Coffee, Longbridge Road Car Park - Barking Park, a splash park, boating lake, wildflower areas, playing field, tennis courts, football court, basketball court, skateboarding park, indoor & outdoor bowls club and a play area.
• Barking Park Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Barking Park South Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
• Barking Park Sports Pavilion link (new tab) - click here.
• Barking Park Toilets link (new tab) - click here.
• Big Friendly Coffee link (new tab) - click here.
• Longbridge Road Car Park - Barking Park link (new tab) - click here.
• Splash Park link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Barking.
• The nearest underground station is Upney.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Saturday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Sunday 07:30 - 00:00.

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Parking (Longbridge Road Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (South Park Drive Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Longbridge Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Longbridge Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the road to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (South Park Drive)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on South Park Drive.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 450cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the road to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Boating Lake

• The boating lake is located behind the BFC Café.
• There is step free access to the area via two gangways with handrails on each side.
• Opening Times:
• Easter - October 31st 10:00 - Sundown.
• Pricing:
• Adult - half hour £4, hour £6.
• Child - (under 15) half hour £2, hour £3.
• Family (2 adults + 2 children) half hour £10, hour £15.

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Skate Park

• The skate park is open when the park is open.
• The skate park is located towards the middle of the park, before the park centre.
• There is a step at a height of 8cm to the ramps in the area.
• There is fixed seating available next to the area.

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Tennis Courts

• There are 7 courts available.
• They are open when the park is open and there is no charge to use them.
• The entrances to the courts are single width gates that open away from you (push) with a width of 85cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the rear entrance of the BFC café.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Barking Park Centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the Barking Park Centre reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 280cm (6ft 5in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
• 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 not a mirror.
  • 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 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
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the Barking Park Centre.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the rear entrance of the BFC café.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the Barking Park Centre.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the rear entrance of the BFC café.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located at the rear of the Barking Park Centre.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 9m from the rear entrance of the BFC café.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 109cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located throughout the park.

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• Comments View
  • There is a bowl of water located outside the entrance of the BFC café at the centre of the park, next to the park centre.