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Streatham Vale Park

Abercairn Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AL

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's playground, community and wildlife gardens, and tennis courts
    There is also a multi-use games area featuring a Third Generation (3G) synthetic surface (artificial grass) consisting of three elements; synthetic turf, sand infill and rubber infill.
    Sprig Ludens Forest School Nursery "The Hut" is also located in the park grounds.
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    • For more information about Tennis in Lambeth at Streatham Vale Park, click here (opens in a new tab).
    • For more information about Sprig Ludens Forest School Nursery "The Hut" at Streatham Vale Park, click here (opens in a new tab).

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Streatham Common.
  • The nearest underground station is Tooting Bec.

Opening Times

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Abercairn Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Abercairn 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 115cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a further access point off Abercairn Road, opposite Larbert Drive.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 143cm.

Access Point (Lonesome Way Lower)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Lonesome Way, near the junction with Grove 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.

Access Point (Lonesome Way Upper)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located towards the top end of Lonesome Way.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 62cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.

Access Point (Bennetts Close)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the right of 204 Bennetts Close.
    • 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 permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 113cm.
    • There is uneven ground at both sides of 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 slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • Some paths may be inaccessible after periods of rain due to flooding.

Access Point (Multi-use Games Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at points along the walkway opposite the children's playground.
    • 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 gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 124cm.
    • There are 2 similar access points along the pathway opposite the children's playground. There is a third access point to the rear of the multi-use games area, within the tarmac court area.

Multi-use Games Area

  • The multi-use games area (MUGA) is an enclosed space with high fencing.
  • The games area surface is set to artificial grass, and is marked with lines for ball sports such as football.

Access Point (Tarmac Court)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the rear of the park, near the multi-use games area.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right facing the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Access Point (Children's Playground)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located towards the top of the park from the Abercairn 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 95cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located after the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Children's Playground

  • The play area is generally set to grass, with rubberised surfaces at the play equipment.
  • The play equipment includes climbing frames, swings, and slides.
  • There is some bench seating and a picnic table available.

Access Point (Tennis Courts)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located near the Lonesome Way Lower access point.
    • 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The gate has a keypad lock.
    • The width of the gap is 86cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 99cm (3ft 3in).

Tennis Courts

  • The tennis courts are within an enclosed space with high fencing.
  • The court surface is set to brightly painted tarmac with lines marking tennis courts.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)