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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a café, car park, children's playground, paddling pools, tennis courts, woodlands and toilet facilities.
• Related link The Rookery.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/rookery

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Streatham.
• The nearest underground station is Tooting Bec.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located next to the Rookery Café.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 concrete.
  • 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 210cm (6ft 11in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is free standard on-street parking available along Streatham Common South as shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Access Point (Streatham Common North / Streatham High Road Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the junction of Streatham Common North and Streatham High Road.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Access Point (Streatham High Road Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Streatham High Road.
  • 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.

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Access Point (Streatham Common North Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Streatham Common North.
  • There is 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is another access point along Streatham Common North as shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Access Point (Streatham Common South Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Streatham Common South.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • There is another access point along Streatham Common South as shown in photograph 3.
  • The width of the gap here is 127cm.

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Access Point (Crown Lane Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Crown Lane.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 75cm.

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Access Point (Covington Way Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Covington Way.
  • 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 away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (The Rookery Gardens Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located next to The Rookery Café.
  • 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 away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Parks and Gardens (The Rookery Gardens)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac and concrete surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are various steps and steep slopes throughout The Rookery Gardens.

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Parks and Gardens (Streatham Common)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • The common is made up of large uneven grassed areas.
  • Some of the pathways are cracked.

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Children's Playground

• The gate to access the children's playground is 128cm wide and opens away from you (push). The gate is heavy.
  
• Bench seating is available in the playground.
  
• There are swings and slides and various items of climbing equipment within the children's playground. Appropriate areas of this area has safety flooring.

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Outside Access (The Rookery Café Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the café.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • 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 5cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (The Rookery Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the corner of Streatham Common South and Covington Way.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the café entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The counter is 92cm high.

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Counter (The Little Rook)

• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• The height of the counter is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The Little Rook is located close to the Streatham High Road Entrance and next to the Children's Playground, Standard and Accessible toilets.
  • Hot and cold drinks are served here along with cold snacks.
  • Plastic cups and straws are available.

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Rookery Paddling Pool

• The Rookery Paddling Pool was closed at the time of the survey.
  
• The gate to the pool is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
• The width of the gate is 123cm.
  
• There is a slope within the Rookery Paddling Pool area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Children's Playground - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 160m (174yd 2ft) from the Streatham Common North / Streatham High Road entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the children's playground.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 250cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 37cm (1ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet can only be accessed with your own RADAR key.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Playground)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the children's playground.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 160m (174yd 2ft) from the Streatham Common North / Streatham High Road entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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Level Change (Standard Toilets - The Rookery Café)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the female and male toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Rookery Café)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left hand side of the café.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Rookery Café entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right hand side of the café.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Rookery Café entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female and male toilets.
• Comments View
  • The height of the baby changing table in the female toilet is 107cm.
  • The height of the baby changing table in the male toilet is 120cm.