Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include children's play area, adventure equipment, basketball court, and multi-use games area.
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Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
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 available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Wiltshire Road.
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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 on St. John's Crescent.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (St. John's Crescent)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off St. John's Crescent, near the junction with Brixton 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.
- There are 2 further access points along St. John's Crescent towards Wiltshire Road. These access points do not have information boards. Visitors should be aware of uneven surfaces at these access points.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Access Point (Brixton Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Brixton Road, near the junction with St. John's Crescent.
- There is not 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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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Access Point (Villa Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Villa Road, near the junction with Brixton Road.
- There is not 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located straight after the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Access Point (Children's Playground)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located near the entrance to the park, off Villa Road.
- 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 towards you (pull).
- The gate is easy to open.
- The width of the gap is 93cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- There is a double width access point with level access 26m to the left but this may be locked.
- There is another single width access point to the rear of the children's playground towards St. John's Avenue but access here is over grass.
- The gate here opens away from you (push).
Children's Playground
- Play equipment includes swings, slides, climbing frames, and rope nets.
- There are slopes on a slight incline and uneven surfaces.
- Surfaces within the playground are grass, sand, rubber, and tarmac along the pathways.
Level Change (Children's Playground)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the side of the lower play slide.
- There is/are 9 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 deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are similar steps for access to the higher play slide with 15+ steps, and a handrail on the right hand side going up.
Games and Adventure Facilities
- There is a marked basketball court, and adventure equipment such as ropes and climbing nets.
- There is also a multi-use games area (MUGA) featuring a seating stand.
- These facilities are to the rear left of the park as approached from Brixton Road.
Access Point (Multi-use Games Area)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the rear left of the park as approached from Brixton Road.
- 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 towards you (pull).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
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Comments
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- There is a 5cm high lip at the threshold of the access point.
Multi-use Games Area
- The multi-use games area is an enclosed space with high fencing.
- The games area surface is set to level artificial grass and is marked with lines for ball sports, such as football.
- There is tiered seating to the right after the access point.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.