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Midsummer Park Playground

Staines Road, Hounslow, TW4 5BA

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Access Guide

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Overview

Opening Times

  • The playground is open 24 hours a day.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Hounslow.
  • The nearest underground station is Hounslow West.
  • Transport for London routes 116, 117, 235, 237, 423, and 635 stop at Wellington Road South (Stop M) outside the playground.
  • The playground is adjacent Midsummer Park Children's Centre.

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Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Staines Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Staines 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 easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 99cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is also an access point off the Wellington Day Centre.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a lever handle.
    • The width of the gap is 137cm.
    • There is a slope with a slight gradient.
    • There is a further access point off the walkway between Staines Road and Midsummer Avenue.
    • There are double gates which open away from you (push).
    • The gates may be difficult to open.
    • The gates have a sliding bolt.
    • The width of the gap is 176cm.
    • There is a long slope with a slight gradient on the approach to this access point.
    • There is a single bollard off Staines Road.

Outdoor Spaces (Children's Playground)

  • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area and a playground with play equipment.
  • Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs, rubber tarmac and concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, but is less than 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: social play, climbing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), balancing, sliding, fitness, rotating, swinging and viewing.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)