Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is a community sport grounds with multiple services.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a 3G pitch, Astroturf pitch, Astroturf tennis courts (available April to August), a sprint track, hard court (netball and 5-a-side) and all-weather cricket nets.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Tooting Train Station.
- The nearest step-free train station is Streatham Common Train Station.
- The nearest underground station is Tooting Broadway Underground Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Map (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the track, cricket cage and football pitches.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and bollards.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- 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.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located within the main block, between the changing rooms.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located within the main block.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- There is unmarked/unsigned parking in Ramsdale Road.
Access Point (Main Gates)
- This access point is located at the front of the venue, off Ramsdale Road.
- 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 is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- The gate has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual gates.
- The second set of gates are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- The second set of gates have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
Access Point (to Sports Ground and Main Block)
- This access point is located beyond the main gates to the left.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via ramp.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 7 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single manual gate.
- The gate opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- The gate has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
- Additional facilities in this area include: a 3G pitch, Astroturf pitch, Astroturf tennis courts (available April to August), a sprint track, hard court (netball and 5-a-side) and all-weather cricket nets.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac and artificial grass.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the track, cricket cage and football pitches.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have bollards.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located within the main block.
- The distance from the entrance to the main block is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 191cm (width) x 219cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Shower Facilities (Toilet with Adaptations)
- The standard shower facilities surveyed are located within the toilet with adaptations.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a shower seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Changing Room
- The changing room surveyed is located within the main block.
- The distance from the entrance to the main block is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- Additional features include: coat hooks.
- The changing room has no disposal facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The male changing room is on the left, and the female is on the right side.
The female changing room has similar facilities.