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Gooseley Playing Fields

St. Albans Avenue, East Ham, London, E6 6HU

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a play area, tennis court, basketball court and BMX track.

Park Opening Times

  • The park is normally open from dawn til dusk, however the times are seasonal.
  • Please check the website for further information.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Beckton.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is West Ham.
  • The nearest underground station is East Ham.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access

  • St Albans 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 St Albans Avenue.
  • Gooseley Lane Entrance - There is level access at the entrance. The entrance is a single width heavy gate and is 75cm wide. The entrance is located on Gooseley Lane.
  • Gooseley Lane Entrance - There is an easy slope just beyond the entrance. The entrance is a double width heavy gate and is 250cm wide. The entrance is located at the end of Gooseley Lane.
  • Hameway 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 Hameway Road.

Park

  • There are tarmaced 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.

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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the St Albans Road.
    • The accessible toilet is located in the middle of the venue.
    • 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 door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 220cm (4ft 3in 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is not a dropdown rail.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
    • Disposal facilities are 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 not mirrors.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 sink.
    • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.

Level Change (Accessible and Standard toilets)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading to the toilets.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

Standard Toilet(s)

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