Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include A toilet block with and accessible toilet and standard toilets, children's play area, Park Office, Paddling Pool, Football Pitches, Tennis Courts, All Weather Pitches, Running Track, Cricket Squares, Rounders Pitch and a Ornamental Garden.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Stratford.
- The nearest underground station is Plaistow.
- The nearest DLR station is Abbey Road.
Opening Times
- The park opens everyday at 7:30am until dusk.
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 220cm x 470cm (7ft 3in x 15ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located On Ham Park Lane.
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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 various roads around the park, mainly Ham Park Road and Upton Lane.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Upton Lane Main Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located on Upton Lane.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The second gates are located to the left of the main gate.
- There is a bollard in the middle of the main gate which restricts this entrance width to 150cm.
Outside Access (Upton Lane Nursery Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located on Upton Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Upton Lane Nursery Access Point)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
Outside Access (Hame Park Lane Margery Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located on Hame Park Lane.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Ham Park Road Linden Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located on Ham Park Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There is a bollard in the centre of this entrance.
- This bollard restricts the access width to 120cm.
Outside Access (Edward Temme Avenue Country Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located off Edward Temme Avenue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Outside Access (Portway Road South Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located on Portway Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Portway Road Access Point)
- This information is for the entrance located on Portway Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There are railings located just inside the entrance.
- The railing restrict the entrance access to 90cm.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac and 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.
Park Facilities
- There are various extra facilities located throughout the park.
- To access the majority of the facilities, like the tennis courts, children’s play area, paddling pool or ornamental garden are accessed via a gate that has a minimum width of 90cm. The gates all open away from you (push) and are heavy.
- All of these facilities have level access and a path leading right up to them (accept from the football pitch).
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the children's play area.
- There is not 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 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 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the accessible toilet entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 children's play area.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.