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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a large park with multiple cafés, gardens, nature areas, sports pitches, a bandstand, a pagoda and a playground area.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Battersea Park.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Clapham Junction.
  • The nearest underground station is Battersea Power.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are multiple access points into the park.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: multiple areas leading down to the boating lake, certain areas of woodland and parkland.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the pagoda, bandstand and the tennis courts.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and bollards.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Pear Tree Cafe (opens new tab) .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the toilet block.
  • It was not possible to survey the toilets with adaptations at the time of survey (November 2024).
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the toilet block.

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Parking (Albert Gate)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the west side of the park by Albert Gate.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 216cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 260m from the Albert Gate access point.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is additional parking available at the south of Battersea Park.
    Parking can be paid for using the RingGo app or website.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 3 hours.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Access Point (Albert Gate)

• This access point is located at the north-west corner of the park, on Albert Bridge Road.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There are 2 identical pedestrian gates here, one at each side of the large central gate.

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Access Point (Chelsea Gate)

• This access point is located at the intersection of Battersea Park and Chelsea Bridge.
• The approach to the access point has bollards.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There are 2 identical pedestrian gates here, one at each side of the large central gate.

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Access Point (Rosery Gate)

• This access point is located at the south-east corner of the park, where the A3216 meets Prince of Wales Drive.
• The approach to the access point has bollards.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There are 2 identical pedestrian gates here, one at each side of the large central gate.

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Access Point (Sun Gate)

• This access point is located at the south-west corner of the park, where Prince of Wales Drive meets Albert Bridge Road.
• The approach to the access point has bollards.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There are 2 identical pedestrian gates here, one at each side of the large central gate.

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Outdoor Spaces (Battersea Park)

• The following is available in this area: sports pitches, a sports court, parkland, woodland, gardens and a toilet block.
• Additional facilities in this area include: a pagoda and a bandstand .
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: multiple areas leading down to the boating lake, certain areas of woodland and parkland.
• The following areas have stepped access: the pagoda, bandstand and the tennis courts.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have bollards and uneven surfaces.

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Access Point (Sub-Tropical Garden)

• This access point is located on the west side of the boating lake.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The gates have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Outdoor Spaces (Sub-Tropical Garden)

• The following is available in this area: formal gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the left and right sides of the garden .
• There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.

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Access Point (Old English Garden)

• This access point is located on the north side of the garden.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 126cm.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Outdoor Spaces (Old English Garden)

• The following is available in this area: formal gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of block paving.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.

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Outdoor Spaces (Playgrounds)

• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, wood bark and grass.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the first and third playgrounds.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.

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• Playground View
  • There is a playground with an access point over 100cm wide.
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing and social play.
  • There are 3 fenced playgrounds in this area, all accessed by single width gates that open away from you.
    All gates are over 100cm wide.
    The gate up to the first playground has a slight slope to it.
    The entrance to the third playground on the south side also has a slight slope to it.

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Eating and Drinking (Pier Point Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • Pier Point Café is located on the north side of the park, near the pagoda.
  • The most accessible route has a step.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • There is stepped access to the counter.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • The seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

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Eating and Drinking (All Weather Pitch Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • The all weather pitch café is located next to the all weather sports ground.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Halal food is also available.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • There may be background noise in this area.