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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include an amphitheatre, adiZone outdoor gym and a children's play area.

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• Comments View
  • Except where otherwise stated, Waltham Forest parks are open each day all year round.
  • The aim is to open locked parks by 9am each morning and they close at dusk.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 410cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Pavilion Office entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Birch Grove.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 82cm.
  • A second gate dedicated to cars entry is located to the right of the pedestrian gate (as can be seen in the photographs).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • 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.

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Access Point (Holloway Road Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Holloway Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.

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Access Point (Oakum Square Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Oakum Square.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens both ways.
  • The gate is permanently held open.

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Access Point (Union Close Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Union Close.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond Union Close Entrance.
  • 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.

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Access Point (High Road Leytonstone Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on High Road Leytonstone.
  • 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 both ways.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond High Road Leytonstone Entrance.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Pavilion Office)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left beyond the Main Entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Pavilion Office)

• 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.

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Inside Access (Pavilion Office)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth and tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Children's Play Area

• The main gate to the Children's Play Area is opposite the park pavilion.
• The manual, hard to open gate, opens away from you and is 94cm wide.
• The Children's Play Area has spring back artificial grass.
• Fixed benched seating is available around the Children's Play Area.
• There is another gate on the other side of the Children's Play Area.
• The second gate is an easy to open, manual gate open towards you and is 90cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet (Park Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Pavilion Office entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately to the left after the park pavilion entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 240cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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 not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the pavilion.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Pavilion Office entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • There is an outdoor gym and basketball courts to the right of the Main Entrance (as can be seen in the photographs).