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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include an old English garden, Danson Lake, a children's play area, football pitches, hard tennis courts, bowling green, Danson House (used as Bexley Register Office), Boathouse Conference Centre and Danson Stables.
• Related link Danson splashpark and playground.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/danson-splash-park-and-playground
• Related link Danson House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/danson-house
• Related link Danson Stables.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/danson-stables

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• Comments View
  • The various attractions within the park will have different opening times.
  • Please see the details in the linked guides for details.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 07:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 07:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 09:00 - 16:30.

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• Comments View
  • The park closes at dusk if this is later than 16:30.

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Access Point (A207 - Crook Log)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the far north-eastern corner of the park, off the A207 (Crook Log).
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 105cm.
  • There are two identical pedestrian access gates here, either side of the vehicular access gate (which is permanently locked and only used by park maintenance staff and emergency vehicles).

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Access Point (Danson Park Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located next to the main vehicular access to the park, off Danson Road.
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 115cm.

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Access Point (Danson Road/Bean Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the east of the park, off Danson Road, opposite Bean Road.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 122cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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.

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Access Point (Danson Road/The Boathouse)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the east of the park, leading in from Danson Road towards The Boathouse.
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the gate.
  • 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.

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Access Point (Danson Road - Marina)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Danson Road, next to the the Boating Pool Marina.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 125cm.

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Access Point (Danson Road/Sandhurst Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the south-east of the park, off Danson Road and opposite Sandhurst Road.
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 98cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the gate.
  • 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.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Access Point (Lakeside Close)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the south-east of the park, off Lakeside Close.
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 131cm.
  • The adjacent vehicular access gate is locked, and for use by emergency vehicles only. The tarmac surface here is uneven in places.

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Access Point (A2 - East Rochester Way)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the south of the park, off the A2 (East Rochester Way).
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 129cm.
  • This access point leads onto a large grassy parkland area, far from any of the park's facilities.

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Access Point (Radnor Avenue)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the south-west of the park.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 101cm.
  • The gate is 101cm wide, but the anti-motor vehicle barrier beyond it creates a squeeze gap with a width of 79cm.

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Access Point (Danson Lane - South)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the west of the park, off Danson Lane and next to Bexley Grammar School.
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 109cm.
  • The vehicular access gates next to the pedestrian gate are locked and for use by emergency vehicles only.

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Access Point (Danson Lane - North)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the west of the park, leading up to the Children's Playground from Danson Lane.
  • There is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 87cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before and after the gate, leading up into the park.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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.

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Parking

• 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 free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is £3.50 all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. At all other times it is free.
  • The car park is located in the centre of the park, using the driveway from Danson Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 294cm x 485cm (9ft 8in x 15ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the playground and splashpark.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the playground and splashpark.
  • 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 not have tactile 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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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 slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • The paths in the area of the car park, Old English Garden and playground are generally level or with easy slopes.
  • There is also a level path linking Danson Road and Danson Lane which runs along the south side of the lake.
  • There are steep slopes on the path between the north areas and car park and the southern areas near the lake.

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Accessible Toilet (Children's Playground)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 525m (574yd 5in) from the Danson Park Road Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the Children's Playground.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • This facility was out of order when surveyed (September 2023). Access was not possible.
• Comments View
  • This facility was out of order when surveyed (September 2023). Access was not possible.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Playground)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the Children's Playground.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 525m (574yd 5in) from the Danson Park Road Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are low to moderate.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Level Change (Children's Playground Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrances to the male and female toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Accessible Toilet (Danson Park Road - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 295m (322yd 1ft) from the Danson Park Road Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main driveway into the park (Danson Park Road), just to the east of Danson House.
  • There is not 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 door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 327cm (5ft 1in x 10ft 9in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 poor.
  • 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 low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • You need your own Radar Key to access this facility.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Danson Park Road)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the main driveway into the park (Danson Park Road), just to the east of Danson House.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 295m (322yd 1ft) from the Danson Park Road Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are low to moderate.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the other standard toilet facilities, by the playground.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 medium height steps to access the male toilets, and a further medium height step up to the urinals within them.
  • There is 1 medium height step to access the female toilets.

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Level Change (Danson Park Road Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the Danson Park Road Accessible Toilet.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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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 in the car park or on the grassed areas.

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• Comments View
  • Water bowls and drinking water can be obtained from the kiosks in the playground or at the Boathouse.