Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, paddling pool, an all weather football pitch, basketball court, community garden and a pond.
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Comments
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- Agnes Riley Gardens is a popular park situated in what used to be the grounds of a large private residence called Oakfield Park.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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Comments
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- The park is open from 07:30 until 15 minutes before sunset.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Balham.
- The nearest underground station is Clapham South.
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 Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Atkins Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Pay and display parking is available in Atkins Road.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders who are also allowed to park in a safe location on yellow lines, such as in Clarence Avenue.
- Poynders Road (South Circular Road) is a red route where parking is not generally permitted, except in designated bays.
Access Point (Clarence Avenue Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Clarence 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Poynders Road Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Poynders Road.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
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Comments
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- There is some uneven paving in front of and beyond the access point.
Access Point (Atkins Road Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Atkins Road.
- 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 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 beyond the access point.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Access Point (Poynders Gardens Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Poynders Gardens.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 106cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- There are uneven paving slabs just beyond the access point as shown in photograph 2.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- The park has a large grass area that is uneven.
- There is a single tarmac path running around the park, that is approximately 153cm wide.
Access Point (Basketball Court and Football Pitch)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located close to the Atkins Road Entrance.
- 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 difficult to open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Basketball Court and Football Pitch
- The surface of the court / pitch is tarmac.
- This area is used as basketball courts and a football pitch.
Access Point (Children's Playground)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located close to the Atkins Road entrance.
- 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 easy to open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
- The width of the gap is 100cm.
Children's Playground
- There is level access to the children's playground.
- There are different surfaces within the playground such as concrete, grass, stone and soft rubber.
- Some of the surfaces are uneven.
- There are several pieces of play equipment throughout the play area for children to use.
- There are benches available.
- There is also a paddling pool within the playground, accessed by 1 step as shown in photograph 2.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 to the left from the Atkins Road entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Atkins Road entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face 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.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).