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Mayow Park

Mayow Park, SE26 4SS

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Recreation Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • On-street standard parking is available at the access points on Recreation Road, Silverdale, and Mayow Park Road (North and South).

Access Point 1 - Recreation Road

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Recreation Road.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 340cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point 2 - Silverdale

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Silverdale Road.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 330cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.

Access Point 3 - Mayow Road - North

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Mayow Road, near Greenvale School.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 155cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.

Access Point 4 - Mayow Road - South

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Mayow Road.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces (Play Area)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: rubber tarmac, paving slabs and bonded gravel.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: wood bark, grass and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the whole area.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • Some of the play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), fitness and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Outdoor Spaces (Park)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, sports pitches, sports courts, an outdoor gym, parkland and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the whole park.

Entrance (Brown and Green Cafe)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cafe as you enter from the Mayow Road South access point.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are 3 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Eating and Drinking (Brown and Green Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the front as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 90cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is both inside and outside.
    • The outdoor seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Seating Area (External - Brown and Green Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located at the front of the venue.
    • The most accessible route has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free access via a slope to this area.
    • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is stepped access to the seating under the canopy.
    • There is step-free access by ramp to the seating under the canopy.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right side of the cafe entrance.
    • The distance from the cafe entrance is 7m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 280cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 79cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The gender neutral toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the right side of the cafe entrance.
  • The distance from the cafe entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.