Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a Cafe, Football Pitches, Play Park, Tennis Courts and a Basketball Court.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Seven Sisters.
- The nearest underground station is Seven Sisters.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on St Ann's and Cornwall Road.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Blackboy Lane Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Blackboy Lane.
- 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 103cm.
Access Point (Corner of Clarence Road and Blackboy Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the corner of Clarence Road and Blackboy Lane.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 104cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located between and after the barrier.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Cornwall Road Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Cornwall Road.
- 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 107cm.
Access Point (Ascot Road Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the junction of Ascot Road and Cornwall 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (St. Ann's Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on St. Ann's 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 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located after the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (St. Ann's Road Café Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on St Ann's Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 120cm.
Access Point (Chestnuts School Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located opposite Chestnuts Primary School on Blackboy Lane.
- 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 122cm.
Playground
- There is a play area straight ahead after the entrance from St Ann's Road with a slide, swings and roundabouts.
- This area is entered via perimeter gates that are 120cm wide.
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.
Outside Access (Cafe 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Eating and Drinking (Chestnut Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / 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.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the cafe.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Access Point (Corner of St Ann's Road and Blackboy Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the corner of St Ann's Road and Blackboy Lane.
- 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 94cm.
- There are two similar pedestrian gates at this location.
Standard Toilet(s) (Public Toilets)
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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 in the toilet block on St Ann's Road.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the St Ann's Road - playground entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the standard male toilets were out of service (January 2018).
Standard Toilet(s) (Cafe)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of the service counter.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
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Comments
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- The shared toilet is an ambulant cubicle.
Accessible Toilet (Cafe)
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Accessible Toilet (Public Toilets)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the St Ann's Road - playground entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the park, on St Ann's Road.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 150cm (7ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 166cm (5ft 5in).
- 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 push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low 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 moderate to good.
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 park grounds.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.