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Abbotts Park

Abbots Park Road, Highams Park, Leyton, London, E10 6JP

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include 6 tennis courts, fitness equipment, a friends group, large open space, grass kickabout area, under 7's play equipment and under 12's play equipment.

Opening Times

  • The park is open each day from 9am, until thirty minutes before sundown.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Leyton Midland Road.
  • The nearest underground station is Leyton Tube Station.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Abbots Park Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Abbots Park 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 permanently held open.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • 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.

Access Point (Leigh Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Leigh 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 permanently held open.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • This access point has uneven surfaces.

Access Point (Fletcher Lane)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Fletcher Lane.
    • 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 permanently held open.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • This access point has uneven surfaces.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete and gravel 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.

Level Change (Pavilion)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilets.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Access Point (Tennis Court)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the side of the Tennis Courts.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped 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 keypad lock.
    • The width of the gap is 94cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The gate described above is the one which provides step free access to tow of the larger tennis courts. It is locked with a keypad permission is therefore needed to access these courts.
    • Other gates have widths of 106cm. As can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
    • Some of these gates have which have medium steps.
    • As can be seen in photograph 4.
    • There are six Tennis Courts in total. Four full size courts and two smaller courts.

Access Point (Playground)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the side of the Playground area.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 86cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the access point.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a gentle slope leading to the gate mentioned above. This can be seen in photographs.
    • There are other entrances to the play park, one of which has a medium step leading to the gate. This can be seen in photographs.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)