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The Rookery

Covington Way, Streatham, SW16 3BX

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right side of the Streatham Common South access point.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets.

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Access Point - Covington Way

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located on Covington Way.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 128cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Access Point - Streatham Common South

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located on Streatham Common South.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 149cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: parkland, open countryside, grounds and a café.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete and paving slabs.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps and overgrowing vegetation.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: wood bark and grass.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces.
    • There is no signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some pathways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the majority of pathways.

Outdoor Spaces (Formal Gardens)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: formal gardens, open countryside and grounds.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and paving slabs.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps and overgrowing vegetation.
    • There is no signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some entrances, some openings, some pathways and some bench seating.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the majority of paths.

Eating and Drinking (The Rookery Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Rookery Café is located to the right side of the Streatham Common South access point.
    • The most accessible route has a very easy slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is ramped and stepped access into this area.
    • The ramp bypasses the step.
    • The ramp is portable.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 65cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left side as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 107cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted and handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is both inside and outside.
    • The outdoor seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the right side of the Streatham Common South access point.
  • The distance from the Streatham Common South access point is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has steep slopes.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free access via a slope into the toilets.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
  • A baby changing table is available.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 119cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.