Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a basket ball, tennis court, bowling green, bowls club, cafe and childrens play area.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in East Ham.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Manor Park.
- The nearest underground station is East Ham.
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Comments
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- The nearest DLR station is Beckton.
Park Opening Times
- The park is open from dawn til dusk, however the times are seasonal. Please check the website for further information.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 195cm x 700cm (6ft 5in x 22ft 12in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Rancliffe Road.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Rancliffe Road, Cheltenham Gardens, Bartle Avenue and High Street.
Outside Access
- Bartle Avenue Entrance - There is an easy slope leading up to the entrance. The entrance is a single width heavy gate and is 85cm wide. The entrance is located on Bartle Avenue.
- High Street Entrance - There is level access at the entrance. The entrance is a single width heavy gate and is 85cm wide. The entrance is located on High Street South.
- White Horse Entrance - There is an easy slope just beyond the entrance. The entrance is a single width heavy gate and is 85cm wide. The entrance is located on the corner of High Street South and Rancliffe Road.
- Rancliffe Entrance - There is an easy slope leading up to the entrance. The entrance is a single width heavy gate and is 85cm wide. The entrance is located on Rancliffe Road.
- Cheltenham Entrance - There is an easy slope leading up to the entrance. The entrance is a single width heavy gate and is 85cm wide. The entrance is located on Cheltenham Gardens.
Park
- There are surfaced paths throughout the park.
- There are some easy and moderate slopes in places along the paths.
- There are grass areas throughout the park.
- There is some accessible play equipment available in the playground.
Outside Access (Front Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Outside Access (Rear Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Inside Access (Cafe)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the front cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations (Cafe)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the front cafe entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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 poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (Cafe)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
- The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the front cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info (Cafe)
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.