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Canons Park

Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6RN

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Introduction

  • Related linkhttps://www.harrow.gov.uk/environment-parks/canons-park.
  • Comments View
    • The park is listed as Grade II on the Register of Parks and Gardens with the park containing several listed buildings. The King George V Memorial Garden is a walled garden in the park which was originally part of the Duke’s Kitchen Gardens and was re-designed in the 1930s, once the park became open to the public.
    • The park offers a pleasant open space with a children's play area, small café, green gym, basketball hoop, ponds and general recreation area for running, bootcamps and informal ball games.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Mill Hill Broadway.
  • The nearest underground station is Cannons Park.
  • Comments View
    • Canons park is between Edgware and Stanmore with entrances from Canons Drive, Donnefield Avenue, Howberry Road and Whitchurch Lane.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Canons Park Station Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Donnefield Avenue.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 480cm x 240cm (15ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Canon Drive.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 185cm x 580cm (6ft 1in x 19ft).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Donnefield Avenue.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Payment by phone app or 0207 005 0055 is required to park on Donnefield Avenue.
    • The maximum stay is 4 hours.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Access Point (Whitchurch Lane)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Whitchurch Lane.
    • 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 towards you (pull).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 140cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The bollard is behind the locked gate door, and does not affect the width.

Access Point (Whitchurch Lane 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Whitchurch Lane, opposite Buckingham Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 70cm.

Access Point (Cheyneys Avenue via Railway Bridge)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Cheyneys Avenue.
    • 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 150cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located before the Access Point.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Access Point (Donnefield Avenue)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Donnefield Avenue.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before access point.
    • 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.

Access Point (Howberry Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Howberry Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 99cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the Access Point, at the bridge.
    • 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.

Access Point (Canons Drive)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Canons Drive.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The width between the bollards is 125cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before the Access Point.
    • 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.

Access Point (North London Collegiate School)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Cannons Drive, to the left of the school entrance and before Lodge Close.
    • 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 towards you (pull).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 134cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • There is a bollard after the entrance reducing the width to 90cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before the Access Point.
    • 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.

Parks and Gardens (Cannons Park)

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and 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.

Parks and Gardens (King George V Memorial 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.

Children’s Playground Area

  • There is a gate to access the Children’s Playground Area. The gate opens towards you and may be difficult to open. The gate has a width of 135cm.
  • The area is mostly covered by loose chippings and concrete.
  • There are a number of small attractions in this playground for children.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located adjacent to King George V Memorial Gardens, in the Bothy.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 250m (273yd 1ft) from the North London Collegiate School entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 302cm x 220cm (9ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • The wash basin tap type is push.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a low colour contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall.
    • There is not a hand dryer.