Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a cricket pitch, football pitches and a playground.
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Comments
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- The venue is open 08:00 till dusk Monday to Friday and 09:00 till dusk Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Wimbledon Chase.
- The nearest underground station is South Wimbledon.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Blue Badge holders can park for free in a Blue Badge bay, or for three hours in a standard bay.
- The car park is located off Morden Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 605cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Morden Road Access Point)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Morden Road.
- 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 width of the gap is 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located through the gate and to the right.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Access Point (Morden Road Access Point 2)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Morden Road.
- 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 106cm.
- Photos 1 and 2 show the access point by the Morden Road footpath. This gate leads to a short path leading to a wider gate into the park. Photos 3 and 4 show the wider gate into the park.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located between the street paving and the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 (Willmore Road Access Point)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Willmore Road.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Access Point (Play Area)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located 10 metres from the Willmore Road Access Point.
- 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 easy to open.
- The width of the gap is 93cm.
Play Area
- Equipment in the fenced play area includes slides, swings, a roundabout and springers.
- The surface around the play equipment is compact rubber.
- Other surfaces are tarmac and grass.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Morden Road access point.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block close to the car park.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from park staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 192cm (6ft x 6ft 4in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the facility.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the pavilion.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey, it was not possible to access the facility.