Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a Cafe, Football Pitches, Tennis Courts and a Rose Garden.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is South Tottenham.
- The nearest underground station is Tottenham Hale.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the park, by the café and museum.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 270cm x 450cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the cafe.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the café.
- 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 have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 300cm (9ft 10in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Crowland Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the far end of Crowland Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 113cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the bollards.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Access Point (Gladesmore Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Gladesmore 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 157cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Access Point (Towpath South)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the South of the park by the River Lea.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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 88cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately after the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 123cm (4ft).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the gate.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Access Point (Towpath North)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the South side of the park by the River Lea.
- 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 164cm.
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Comments
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- There are some uneven surfaces at this entrance.
Access Point (Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 102cm.
Access Point (Markfield Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of Markfield road.
- There is not 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 145cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The height of the bridge before this entrance is 236cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- 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.
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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Comments
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- The outdoor gym is accessed by a 112cm, single-width gate that opens away from you.
Basketball Court
- There are tarmac surfaces at the basketball court.
- There is level access into the basketball court.
- There is a minimum width of 140cm at the entrance.
Playground
- There is a 112cm single-width gate to access the playground.
- The gate opens away from you.
- There are multiple identical gates that provide access to the playground.
- There are grass and concrete surfaces in the playground.
- The playground has climbing apparatus, swings and slides.
Outside Access (Café Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Outside Access (Café Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Inside Access (Café)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the café.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located next to the car park.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey (January 2018).
- The accessible toilet was still out of use at the time of the 2nd survey (September 2024).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just outside the café.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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 grounds of the park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.