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Garfield Recreation Ground

Garfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8RZ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a junior/toddler play area, kick-a-bout area and grass area.
  • Comments View
    • The venue is open 08:00 till dusk Monday to Friday and 09:00 till dusk Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Haydons Road.
  • The nearest underground station is Colliers Wood.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 215cm x 490cm (7ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Garfield Road.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 215cm x 490cm (7ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Garfield Road.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Parking meters are located on Garfield Road.
    • Parking can also be paid for using the RingGo app.

Access Point (Garfield Road Entrance 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Garfield Road and Caxton 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 difficult to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 148cm.
    • This is a double gate with one side locked. The measurement given is for a single gate width.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (Garfield Road Entrance 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Garfield Road.
    • There is 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 width of the gap is 83cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance, leading up into the park.
    • 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.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have concrete 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are two basketball goals in a grassy area of the park, as shown in picture 4.

Access Point (Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located 20 metres from Garfield Road Entrance 1.
    • 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 difficult to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 100cm.
    • The ground is uneven at the gate. The gate has a spring hinge.

Play Area

  • The enclosed play area contains swings, slides, a climbing frame and an assault course.
  • The surface around the play equipment is compact rubber, with tarmac and grass in between.
  • There is bench seating within the play area.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)