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Roxeth Recreation Ground

Eastcote Road, South Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 8HN

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Roxeth Bowling Club, football pitches, tennis courts, cricket pitch, outdoor gym, children's outdoor play area and allotments.
  • Comments View
    • The photograph on the left shows the tennis courts.
    • The photograph on the right shows the children's play area.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
  • This venue is situated in South Harrow.
  • The venue is 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 Northolt Park.
  • The nearest underground station is South Harrow.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located just inside the recreation ground entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 420cm (11ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 95m (103yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 102m (111yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Eastcote Road, on Pitcairn's Path.
    • 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 91cm.
    • There are 2 identical pedestrian gates with one on each side of the driving entrance. The driving height restriction is 198cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
    • 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.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac and concrete surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • There are bookable tennis courts, an outdoor gym and a children's playground.
    • The children's playground has both grass and loose wood chippings and has a very wide, double-width gated entrance.
    • These facilities are all on the north-east side of the park.
    • The paths are mostly level but there are some slight slopes in places around the park.

Outside Access (Pavilion Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in front of the pavilion on the west side of the park.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the pavillion.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 149cm (4ft 11in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the pavilion building.
    • There is/are 9 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.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are two other staircases - one to the left of the ramp and one to the right.
    • Both staircases have no handrails and the steps are all 13cm high.
    • There is no tactile paving or markings to clearly indicate the steps.
    • The staircase on the right has three steps, and the staircase on the left has four steps.

Accessible Changing Room (Pavilion)

  • There are not accessible changing rooms available.

Standard Changing Room (Pavilion)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the pavilion entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the cricket pitch.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the pavilion.
  • There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

Standard Shower (Pavilion)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing rooms.

Toilet with Adaptations (Pavilion - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Pavilion entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the middle of the Pavilion.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from staff in the Pavilion when it is open.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 280cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 2in).
    • There is not 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 both sides.
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 100cm.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a flush 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).
  • 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 the left.
    • 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 a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot 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 low visual 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Recreation Ground)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet in the recreation ground was locked at the time of both visits in May 2023 and July 2024 and has been for a very long time. There does not appear to be any intention on the part of the council to open the toilet again in the foreseeable future.

Standard Toilet(s) (Pavilion)

Additional Info

  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.