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Danson Park

Danson Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 9HL

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located by the car park and along the main driveway into the park (Danson Park Road), just to the east of Danson House.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • At the time of the survey (March 2026) the toilet with adaptations near Danson House was locked.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet block by the car park.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located along the main driveway into the park (Danson Park Road), just to the east of Danson House.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the park, using the driveway from Danson Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 500cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the Danson Splash Park and Playground entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Danson Park Car Park has charges on Weekends and Bank Holidays from 1st April to 30th September.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the forecourt of Danson House.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Access Point (Danson Park Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located next to the main vehicular access to the park, off Danson Road.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 104cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.

Access Point (Lakeside Close)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located to the south of the park, off Lakeside Close.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 146cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.

Access Point (A207 Crook Log)

  • Access Points View
    • There are 2 access points to access the park.
    • The access points are located on the corner of Danson Road.
    • All access points are step-free.
    • The approach to the access points may include uneven surfaces.
    • Some access points are clearly signed.
    • The access points include single gates.
    • No gates are at least 100cm wide.

Access Point (Danson Lane)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located to the west of the park, from Danson Lane leading to the childrens playground.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 102cm.
    • The gate has a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, sports courts, an outdoor gym, parkland, formal gardens and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and paving slabs.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the Old English Garden from the car park.
    • The paths in the area of the car park, Old English Garden and playground are generally level or have very easy slopes.
    • There are steep slopes on the path between the north areas and the car park, and the southern areas near the lake.
    • The steps to the Old English Garden can be bypassed by using the pathway alongside the access road.

Toilet with Adaptations (Danson Splash Park and Playground - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter via the entrance gate.
    • The distance from the Danson Splash Park and Playground entrance gate is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
    • There are no handrails for the ramp.
    • The ramp is at the threshold to the toilet block door.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.