Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's playground, cricket nets, games court, tennis/netball court, football pitches and an outdoor gym.
Opening Times
- 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 Waterloo.
- The nearest underground station is Lambeth North.
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 Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Royal Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Lambeth Palace Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Lambeth Palace 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 165cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Carlisle Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Carlisle 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
Access Point (Lambeth Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Lambeth 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 immediately beyond the access point.
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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Level Change (Seating Area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading into the seating area.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is also roofed seating elsewhere in the park which has step-free access (photograph 3).
Children's Play Area
- There is a children's play area located in the centre of the park.
- To enter the area, there are 3 separate, single heavy gates that open towards you (pull), to a width of 126cm at different points around the play area perimeter.
- There is an assortment of different play equipment inside.
- The playground equipment is located on a rubber surface.
Sports Pitches / Courts
- There are 3 football pitches, a netball court, 3 tennis courts and cricket nets available.
- There is a double width gate to access the pitches/court communal area.
- The gate opens towards you (pull) and is 150cm wide.
- The gates to the individual pitches/courts, open towards you and they are 110cm wide.
- The football pitches and cricket nets have an artificial grass surface.
- The tennis and netball courts have a concrete surface.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the left as you enter from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a flip down seat that is 50cm high in the shower.
- The shower has a grab rail.
- The changing room surveyed was the male facility.
- There is also a female changing room to the right of the male changing room.
Level Change (Changing Rooms and Toilets Building)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the building.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the building.
- There is/are 3 to 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Accessible Toilet (Changing Rooms and Toilets Building - Closed)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter via the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 166cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
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Comments
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- As of August 2022 these toilets remain closed.
Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms and Toilets Building - Closed)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- As of August 2022 these toilets remain closed.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lambeth Palace Road - Closed)
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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 opposite the tennis courts.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Lambeth Palace Road access point.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are low to moderate.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the standard female and male toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).
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Comments
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- The entrance to the standard female toilet is 75cm in width.
- The entrance to the standard male toilet is 70cm in width.
- As of August 2022 these toilets remain closed.
Level Change (Standard Toilets Lambeth Palace Road - Closed)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilet entrances.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).