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Arnos Park

Arnos Road, Southgate, London, N11 1AP

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, a soccer pitch and children's playground.
  • Comments View
    • This venue opens at 08:00 Monday - Saturday and 08:30 on Sundays.
    • The park closes half an hour before sunset.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Palmers Green.
  • The nearest underground station is Arnos Grove.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Brookdale.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading from the entrance into the venue.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • There is also a gradient on Brookdale before you enter the venue.

Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Waterfall Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 380cm (12ft 6in) wide.

Level Change (Alternative Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Inside Access

  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • This venue consists of easy, moderate and steep sloping paths.
    • The photographs show some of the paths.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located under the rail arches.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 185cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
    • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • 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.
    • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are poor.
  • Comments View
    • These facilities will close approximately one hour before the park closes.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilets are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilets are located under the rail arches.
    • The female toilets are 50m (54yd 2ft) from the the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
    • Lighting levels are low.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilets are located under the rail arches.
    • The male toilets are 65m (71yd 3in) from the the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are low.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilets.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft).
  • Comments View
    • The photographs show the inside of the male and female standard toilets respectively.
    • These facilities will close approximately one hour before the park closes.

Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located leading from the path to the toilets.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
  • Lighting levels at the steps are low.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

Level Change (Accessible and Standard Female Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the path to the toilets.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Additional Info

  • Children are welcomed at the venue.