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Alexandra Recreation Ground

King Charles Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9BE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include basketball courts, a cricket pitch /football pitch according to season, bowling greens and a children's playground.
  • Comments View
    • The park is open 24/7.
    • The children's playground is a dog free zone.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
  • This venue is situated in Tolworth.
  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Tolworth.
  • The nearest underground station is Wimbledon.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on King Charles Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 270cm (8ft 10in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Outside Access (Derby Road)

  • This information is for the entrance located opposite Derby Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 121cm (3ft 12in) wide.

Level Change (Derby Road)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Outside Access (Broomfield Road)

  • This information is for the entrance located opposite Broomfield Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in) wide.

Level Change (Broomfield Road)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Outside Access (Children's Playground)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Alexandra Drive.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in) wide.

Level Change (Children's Playground)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There are various slopes throughout the venue.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 52m (57yd) from the Broomfield Road entrance.
    • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 257cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 5in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 182cm (5ft 12in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
    • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Lighting levels are low.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet block is located to the left as you enter the Broomfield Road entrance.
    • The photograph on the left shows the toilet block.

Standard Toilet(s)

Level Change (Toilets)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.