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Hornfair Park and Multi-sports Hub

Shooters Hill Road, Charlton, London, SE18 4LX

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club is also located within the park.
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    • Park users are allowed to enter the building to use the rooftop cafe.
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    • There are accessible and standard toilets available in the cafe.
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    • The tennis courts are also managed by the Lido Centre. They may be booked and paid for on-line or in person at the Lido reception.
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    • Please see the separate guide to the lido.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Charlton.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Charlton.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The charge for non-blue badge holders is £1 per hour. Payment can be made by mobile app or at the payment machines by credit/debit card - no cash taken.
    • The car park is located to the west of the venue, off Charlton Park Lane.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 335cm x 492cm (10ft 12in x 16ft 2in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 225cm (7ft 5in).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Prince Henry Gate Road)

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    • This information is for the access point located off Prince Henry Gate Road.
    • There is not 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 100cm.

Access Point (Inigo Jones Row)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Inigo Jones Row.
    • There is not 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.

Access Point (Stane Way Gate)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Stane Way.
    • There is not 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 difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 140cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the gate.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Green Park Gate)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located near the BMX Track.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 75cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Hornfair Park Multi-Sport Hub)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Charlton Park Lane.
    • 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.

Access Point (Shenfield House)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located near Shenfield House.
    • There is not 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 91cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading to the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac 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 some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Level Change (Access To Tennis Courts)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • 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 to the left of the ramp.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Tennis Courts

  • The tennis courts are located at the centre of the park. They have an all weather surface and are floodlit.
  • There are 4 standard and 4 mini courts.
  • There are several identical gates to enter the courts. The gates are heavy, open outwards and are 110cm wide. All have level access.

Paddling Pool

  • The paddling pool is located near to the playground and the Prince Henry Road Gate.
  • The pool is filled during the school summer holidays only.
  • The pool is surrounded by a low fence with several similar entrance gates. The gates are single, light, open outwards and are 110cm wide.
  • There is a 100cm wide path around the pool between the pool edge and the fence.

Level Change (Playground and Ball Court Area)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located next to the Playground and Ball Court Area.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located next to the Playground and Ball Court Area.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Play Areas

  • The playground and ball court are located close to the Prince Henry Road Gate.
  • There is level access into the ball court from the lower level.
  • The entrance gate is 100cm wide.
  • The playground is generally level.
  • There are some uneven areas where the rubber surface meets the tarmac.
  • There are raised parts of the rubber play area such as the crocodile shown in photograph 1.

Changing Pavilion

  • The changing pavilion is located in the centre of the park. It includes 4 team changing rooms and 2 referees rooms, standard and accessible toilets.
  • The changing rooms are opened only for pre-booked matches and were closed at the time of our visit.
  • There is level access to the changing rooms from the pitch side and from a level path around the building to the entrances facing the tennis courts.
  • There is also stepped access from the tennis court side. There are three unmarked, medium steps. The steps can be bypassed by taking the longer route around the other side.

BMX Track

  • The BMX track is located at the eastern end of the park.
  • The track access gate is 100cm wide at the base, tapering upwards. It is 77cm wide at the mid point.
  • There is generally open access to the track, except when it is being used by Greenwich BMX club, usually on Saturday mornings.
  • Training sessions are available.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)