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Shaftesbury Playing Fields

Colburn Avenue, Hatch End, Middlesex, HA5 4QE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, basketball hoop, cricket square and rugby pitches.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Hatch End.
  • 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 Hatch End.
  • The nearest underground station is Pinner.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located next to the playground.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • 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 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Colburn Avenue.
    • 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 120cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are some uneven concrete slabs at this entrance.

Access Point (Grimsdyke Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the right when travelling down Grimsdyke Road.
    • 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 174cm.

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 not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • The playground has both grass and loose wood chippings as its surface.
    • There are some benches in the playground.
    • The playground has slides, swings and various types of climbing apparatus.
    • The minimum width for the entrance to the playground is 106cm.
    • There are mostly level paths with some slight slopes in places.
    • There is also some outdoor gym equipment.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.