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Wandle Park

Cornwall Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3RD

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About this venue

Wandle Park is a 4 hectare town centre park. It has been redeveloped to offer some tranquillity to an area of Croydon that has little green space. The river Wandle flows through the park, providing tranquil vistas along the banks of the river.

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Introduction

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
  • This venue is situated in Croydon.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is West Croydon.
  • There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 460cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Cornwall Road entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Cornwall Road 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Cornwell Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the north east corner of the 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 permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 360cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to 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.

Access Point (Wandle Park Tram Station)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the south west corner of the park.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 130cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of 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.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Level Change (Park)

  • The outer pathway is made up of tarmac.
  • The inner path is made up of compacted earth and loose chippings.
  • Both are uneven in places.
  • The slopes within the park are easy or moderate.

Accessible Toilet

  • The toilet facilities had not been completed at the time of survey.

Standard Toilet(s)