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Kennington Park

Kennington Park Road, Kennington, London, SE11 4BE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include outdoor fitness equipment, football pitches, tennis courts, cricket pitch and nets, a flower garden, a children's playground, skate park, Trees for Cities Charity Office and a Stay and Play Club.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (St. Agnes Place 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on St. Agnes Place.
    • 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 gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading from the gates in to the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (St. Agnes Place 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on St. Agnes Place.
    • 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.
    • The width of the gap is 160cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance bollards.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (St. Agnes Place Opposite Royal Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located On St. Agnes Place.
    • 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 gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 120cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Access Point (St Agnes Place South East Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on St. Agnes Place.
    • 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.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 150cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Access Point (Corner of Kennington Park Road and Kennington Park Place)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the north corner of the park.
    • 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 gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 100cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The access width is restricted by a bollard.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (Kennington Park Road West Side 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Kennington Park 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.
    • The width of the gap is 170cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • Bollards restrict the access width to 170cm.

Access Point (Kennington Park Road West Side 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Kennington Park 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 gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the gate threshold.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (Camberwell New Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the south side of the park.
    • 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.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.

Access Point (Camberwell New Road 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the south side of the park.
    • 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.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 120cm.
    • This is a double gate but one side is kept locked.

Parks and Gardens

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

Parks & Gardens - Extension

  • The extension is located off St Agnes Place and is on the opposite side of St Agnes Place. Visitors have to cross the road to access the extension of the park.
  • There are no signals at the crossing. The crossing is level with the path and has tactile paving on both sides.
  • There are bollards at the access point into the park. The width between the bollards is 100cm. The bollards do not have a clear identification bands.
  • There is step-free access in the park.
  • There are no surfaced paths.

Outside Access (Children's Play Area)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the St. Agnes Place entrance.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).

Flower Garden

  • The flower garden is a fenced off garden area within the park. It is accessed via a single 115cm wide, heavy gate that open both ways.
  • There is step-free access throughout the flower garden. The surface of the path is stone paving.
  • There is an area featuring a small pond with 4 medium height steps to access it. Handrails are not available at the steps.

Outside Café Dining

  • There are covered bench-style tables located outside the café. They are 70cm high and have bench style seating.

Outside Access (Café Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

Level Change (Café Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the decking in front of the café entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Eating and Drinking (The Collective)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • 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.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the café entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 70cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / 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.

Accessible Toilet (Cafe - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Café entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located within the cafe.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 240cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • The tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
  • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can 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 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • 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 moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (slope to all toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the access to the toilets.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 88cm (2ft 11in).

Basketball Courts

  • There is a basketball court located to the rear of the changing rooms. All the entrances to the court have a width of 126cm.

Standard Toilet(s) (Cafe)

Tennis Courts

  • There are tennis courts available for use in the park.
  • There are two sets of gates to the tennis courts with widths of 300cm. The first set of gates can be seen in photograph 2.
  • Alternatively, the courts can be accessed via a different route, as there is an alternative set of double gates that are closer to the changing rooms (photograph 3). Using this gate will lead to 2 medium height steps without handrails (photograph 4).
  • After this, you will need to pass through a set of gates with a width of 300cm.

Football Pitches

  • There are AstroTurf football pitches available for use. The entrance gate to the pitches has a width of 120cm.

Accessible Changing Room

  • There are accessible changing rooms available.
  • The accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter the changing block.
  • The facility is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the changing room entrance.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 187cm x 290cm (6ft 2in x 9ft 6in).
  • The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.
  • The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).

Outside Access (Changing Room Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).

Level Change (Changing Room Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Standard Toilet(s) (Boys and Girls)

Level Change (Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Standard Changing Room

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the changing room entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the football pitch.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing block.
  • There is 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.
  • The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.

Standard Toilet(s) (St Agnes Place Entrance)

  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right after St Agnes Road Entrance.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Park entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.