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The Highams Park

Keynsham Avenue, Chingford, London, IG8 9RB

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Introduction

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    • Except where otherwise stated, Waltham Forest parks are open each day all year round.
    • The aim is to open locked parks by 9am each morning and they close at dusk.
    • Humphry's café is a dog friendly café that provides water bowls outside for dogs.
    • The café is located to the left as you enter the Tamworth Avenue entrance.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Tamworth Avenue)

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    • This information is for the access point located on Tamworth Avenue.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is an open gap for access.
    • The width of the gap is 82cm.
    • Access here is slightly uneven.

Access Point (Keynsham Avenue)

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    • This information is for the access point located on Keynsham Avenue.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is an open gap for access.
    • The width of the gap is 80cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (Henry's Avenue)

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    • This information is for the access point located off Henry's Avenue.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is an open gap for access.
    • The width of the gap is 73cm.

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

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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    • There are easy, moderate and steep slopes throughout the park.

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 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

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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    • The nearest accessible toilet is located within Humphry's Café, located to the left as you enter the Tamworth Avenue access point.

Standard Toilet(s)