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*Please Note*

• Hackney Council are currently embarking on a restoration project of the Park.
• The main building will be shut and temporary toilets will be in place on the bowling green by the pavilion (where the cafe has been relocated to during works).

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, rugby pitches and team changing rooms, allotments and a children's play area.

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• Comments View
  • To book a tennis court please contact Hackney City Tennis Club on 020 8800 0680.
  • To book a rugby pitch and changing rooms please contact 020 8986 7955 or email [email protected].

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Stamford Hill.
• The nearest underground station is Seven Sisters.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 412cm (6ft 3in x 13ft 6in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Springfield Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is parking along Springhill Road and Springfield Road, there is signage along the roads to pay for parking.

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Access Point (Spring Lane)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Spring Lane at the bottom of Spring Hill Road.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 105cm.

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Access Point (Spring Hill (Bottom of the Hill))

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Spring Hill Road.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 147cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance comes immediately off a road.

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Access Point (Spring Hill (Top of the Hill))

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Spring Hill Road.
  • There is 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 173cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Access Point (Springfield Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Springfield Road.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Access Point (Springfield Road (Lea View))

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Springfield Road.
  • 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 away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are bollards at this access point.

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Access Point (Spring Lane Big Hill)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Spring Lane opposite the adventure playground.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Access Point (Capital Ring River Lea)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located along Capital Ring.
  • 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.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are several information boards throughout the park.
  • At either end of the woodland area there is a set of medium depth steps on the pathway with no handrails.
  • There is benched seating throughout the park.

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Spring Lane - Walk Way and Bike Trail

• The entrance at Spring Hill Road and Springfield Road are both 330cm wide.
• There are several entrances and exits along the trail leading into the park and along the River Lea.
• There are markings to indicate both cyclist and pedestrian pathways, the pathways open onto the access points to enter the park at a number of gates.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet - Pavilion)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right side of the toilet block.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Accessible Toilet (Pavilion)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located by the Pavilion, to the right as you enter the area.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 296cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 9in).
  • 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 78cm (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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pavilion)

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the toilet block at the Pavilion.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are low to moderate.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the temporary toilet block at the Pavilion.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are low to moderate.