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St. James Park

Essex Road, Walthamstow, London, E10 7AS

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Introduction

  • Except where otherwise stated, Waltham Forest parks are open each day all year round.
  • The aim is to open locked parks by 09:00 each morning and close them at dusk.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Walthamstow.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is St James Street.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Essex Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Essex 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on both sides of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Access Point (Lynmouth Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located On Lynmouth 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 109cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the gate.
    • 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.

Access Point (South Access Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located On South Access 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 is an art installation immediately beyond the gate with a minimum gap of 135cm.

Parks and Gardens

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

Children's Play Area

  • There is a children's play area located at the centre of the park.
  • Entry is via a heavy, manual gate that opens away from you and has a width of 96cm.
  • There is a second heavy, manual gate that opens towards you located on the other end of the children's play area.
  • There are various children's play apparatus within the area, some of which has soft, cushioned flooring.
  • There is some fixed bench seating available within the area.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)