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Aveley Recreation Ground

High Street, Essex, RM15 4BX

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off High Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and compacted earth.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the children's playground.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Pedestrian Access)

  • This entrance is located off High Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Outdoor Spaces (Grass Pitches, Playground and Gym)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, sports courts and an outdoor gym.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: muddy surfaces.
    • There is no signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Playground View
    • 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 and fitness.
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Access Points and Turnstiles (Hidden Gem Project)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located in the grassed pitch area of the park.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is 79cm.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • This area is home to wild flowers and has a picnic bench that has a surface height of 75cm.