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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include 6 tennis courts, fitness equipment, a friends group, large open space, grass kickabout area, under 7's play equipment and under 12's play equipment.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in March 2021.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Times

• The park is open each day from 9am till thirty minutes before sundown.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Leyton Midland Road.
• The nearest underground station is Leyton Tube Station.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Abbots Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Abbots Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Abbotts Park Road)

• This information is for the entrance located on Abbotts Park 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 302cm (9ft 11in).

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Level Change (Abbots Park Road)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Leigh Road)

• This information is for the entrance located on Leigh 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 302cm (9ft 11in).

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Level Change (Leigh Road)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Fletcher Lane)

• This information is for the entrance located off Fletcher Lane.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 310cm (10ft 2in).

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Level Change (Fletcher Lane)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are easy slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Level Change (Pavilion)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the toilets.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• 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 in front of the toilets.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• 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 deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Tennis Courts)

• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • The gate described above is the one which provides step free access to tow of the larger tennis courts. It is locked with a keypad permission is therefore needed to access these courts.
  • Other gates have widths of 106cm. As can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
  • Some of these gates have which have medium steps.
  • As can be seen in photograph 4.
  • There are six Tennis Courts in total. Four full size courts and two smaller courts.
  • There is step free access to two of the larger courts and the two smaller courts.

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Outside Access (Playgrounds)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a gentle slope leading to the gate mentioned above. This can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There are other entrances to the play park, one of which has a medium step leading to the gate. This can be seen in photographs 3 & 4.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Abbott's Park Road Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the male toilets located in the pavilion.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is located within the male toilets area.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 227cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot 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 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the male accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet and baby change within the female toilets.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the pavillion.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Abbott's Park Road Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Inside the male toilets facilities the only cubicle available is the accessible toilet which is designated as being for general use.
  • There are no other cubicles within, however urinals are available.