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Introduction

Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's playground, nature reserve, tennis courts, a bowling green and Ladywell Arena.
Related link Ladywell Arena.
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Comments View
- The park is open from 08:00 to dusk.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ladywell.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Ladywell.

Comments View
- The nearest DLR station is Lewisham.

Parking (Silvermere Road)

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Inside Access

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There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Level Change (Park)

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There are a number of easy and moderate slopes located throughout the park.
All the main paths in the park and tarmac.
There are easy slopes leading up to the bridges in the park.
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Level Change (Railway Bridge)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the bridge.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Comments View
- The railway bridge seperate the northern area of the park from the southern area of the park.

Toilet with Adaptations

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the park keeper area.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the park keeper.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft 0in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 470cm (4ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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 grab rails 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 good.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Level Change (Adapted and Female Toilet)

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There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the adapted and female toilets.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located in the toilet block.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located in the toilet block.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.