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Crouch End Playing Fields

Park Road, Crouch End, London, N8 8JJ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include woodland walks and conservation area.
  • There are several cricket clubs including Crouch End, Highgate, and North London.
  • There are also several tennis clubs including Georgians, Hanley, and Highgate.
  • Crouch End Open Space (CREOS), a registered charity, is set up to conserve, protect and enhance the Crouch End Playing Fields as an open space for public recreation
  • Part of the area is owned and managed by the Shepherds Cot Trust.
  • Related link for Crouch End Open Space (CREOS).
  • View more information here (opens new tab).
  • Related link for Shepherds Cot Trust.
  • View more information here (opens new tab).
  • Please note the facilities within the private cricket and tennis clubs are not included in this guide.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Alexandra Palace.
  • The nearest underground station is Highgate.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking (Shepherds Cot)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located from Montenotte Road, Shepherds Hill, to the left of Highgate Wood School.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are no Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The route from the car park to the sports clubs access road is obstructed by large bollards.
    • There is an alternative car park located along the vehicle access road off Park Road.
    • There is also unrestricted on-street parking on Wood Vale.

Access Point (Shepherds Cot)

  • This access point is located at the far end of the Shepherds Cot car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.

Access Point (Wood Vale)

  • This access point is located next to 85 Wood Vale.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is an open gap.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a 102cm wide gate after the access point.
  • There is also an open gap access point for Wood Vale Tennis Club next to 11 Wood Vale.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is no further access into the woodlands or playing fields via this access point.

Access Point (Greenways)

  • This access point is located along the Greenways path and connects Wood Vale with Park Road.
  • Greenways is a wide tarmac path, with several open gap access points for the woodland walks.
  • The access point is between 35 and 37 Wood Vale.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The Greenways path continues along a very long slope with a slight gradient.
  • There are some uneven surfaces along the path.
  • There are numerous open gap barriers along the path.
  • There are bollards at a woodlands access point after the Wood Vale access point.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 38cm.
  • There is an open gap access point approximately 150m from the Wood Vale access point which provides access to the sports clubs access road.

Access Point (Park Road for Greenways)

  • This access point is located off Park Road, opposite Park Avenue South.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is wooden decking along some woodland routes which may become slippery in wet weather.
  • There are steps along some woodland routes, notably between the Wood Vale and Shepherds Cot access points, and near the Wood Vale access points.
  • Alternative step-free routes between the Shepherds Cot and Wood Vale access points are available.
  • There are access roadways between the various club facilities on the site.
  • While these roadways may also be used by pedestrians, care should be taken with regard to vehicle traffic.
  • There are speed humps along some of the roadways.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)