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Elthorne Park

Hazellville Road, Islington, London, N19 3LP

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include children's play area, astro turf, ball court area, gym equipment and a water feature.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Crouch Hill.
  • The nearest underground station is Archway.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Hazellville Road and Courtauld Road Junction)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at Hazellville Road and Courtauld Road junction.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Hornsey Rise and Beaumont Rise Junction)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at Hornsey Rise and Beaumont Rise junction.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 146cm.

Access Point (Hornsey Rise and Shaftesbury Road Junction)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at Hornsey Rise and Shaftesbury Road junction.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.

Access Point (Beaumont Rise)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Beaumont Rise.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Sunnyside Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Sunnyside Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Hazellville Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Hazellville Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.

Access Point (Hazellville Road and Westacott Close Junction)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at Hazellville Road and Westacott Close junction.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have 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 some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • There is outdoor training equipment located to the side of the basketball court.
    • There are various easy and steep slopes throughout the park.

Entrance (Playground)

  • This information is for the entrance located In front of the playground.
  • Entrance View
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar gate that opens towards you by pulling on the opposite side of the playground (as shown in the photographs).

Entrance (Upper Playground)

  • This information is for the entrance located In front of the playground.
  • Entrance View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 6 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Playground

  • There is a children's playground area located along the path from Hazellville Road and Courtauld Road Junction access point.
  • There are various children's play apparatus within the area, most of which has soft, cushioned flooring.
  • There is some fixed bench seating available within the area.
  • The playground is split between a lower level and an upper level.
  • Access between the two levels within the playground is through a 131cm wide, steep permanent ramp with no handrails.

Philip Noel-Baker Peace Garden

  • The peace garden is located close to Hornsey Rise and Shaftesbury Road Junction access point.
  • Entrance to the peace garden is through a 135cm wide, permanently open pull gate.
  • Peace garden flooring is coblestone.
  • Steep, permanent ramps or medium height steps offer access to different parts of the peace garden.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the playground and accessible toilet entrances.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer - Playground)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Hazellville Road and Courtauld Road junction access point.
    • This accessible toilet is located opposite the playground entrance.
    • There is not 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 outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 222cm (5ft 8in 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (3ft 4in).
    • 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 push.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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 a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot 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
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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