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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, a skatepark, a basketball/softball pitch, an athletics track, children's playgrounds, a boating lake and an outdoor gym.
• Related link Finsbury Park Cafe.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/islington-council/finsbury-park-cafe-n4

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• Comments
  • Finsbury Park is a large green area covering 110 acres in North London. .
  • The park was officially opened in 1869 and is a mix of open ground, mature trees, avenues, formal gardens and a boating lake.

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Opening Times

• Opening and closing times of the park are dependent on season. Generally the park is open at dawn and is locked when it gets dark.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Finsbury Park & Haringay Green Lanes.
• The nearest underground station is Finsbury Park.

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• Comments
  • Bus stops are located on Seven Sisters Road, Green Lanes & Endymion Road.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments
  • There is pay & display parking within the park and parking is free for Blue Badge holders. Access to the pay & display area is via the Hornsey Gate vehicle entrance.

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Outside Access (Finsbury Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Seven Sisters Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Level Change (Finsbury Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Hornsey Wood Tavern Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Seven Sisters Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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Level Change (Hornsey Wood Tavern Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Manor House Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Green Lanes.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• Manor House Gate Entrance
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Level Change (Manor House Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Green Lanes Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Green Lanes.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Green Lanes Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (New River Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Endymion Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.

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Level Change (New River Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Hornsey Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Endymion Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 195cm (6ft 5in).

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• Comments
  • This is also the entrance for vehicles to enter the park for pay & display parking.

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Level Change (Hornsey Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located before and after the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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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 easy and moderate slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments
  • The majority of paths have easy to moderate slopes, but there are a few steep sections in the park and wheelchair users may need assistance.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet & Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrances.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 172m (188yd 4in) from the Hornsey Gate entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the cafe.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 225cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 lever.
  • There is 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments
  • To access the toilet, the patron must have their own Radar key.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to Finsbury Park Cafe.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 172m (188yd 4in) from the Hornsey Gate entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.