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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a children’s playground, a paddling pool, two multiuse games areas and a community garden.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • The park is open from 07:30 until 15 minutes before sunset.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Balham.
• The nearest underground station is Clapham South.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Atkins Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Pay and display parking is available in Atkins Road.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders who are also allowed to park in a safe location on yellow lines, such as in Clarence Avenue.
  • Poynders Road (South Circular Road) is a red route where parking is not generally permitted, except in designated bays.

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Access Point (Clarence Avenue Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Clarence Avenue.
  • 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 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • 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.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Access Point (Poynders Road Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Poynders Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens both ways.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The approach to this access point is uneven due to the concrete slabs.
• Comments View
  • There is some uneven paving in front of and beyond the access point.

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Access Point (Atkins Road Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Atkins Road.
  • There is 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Access Point (Poynders Gardens Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Poynders Gardens.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The width of the gap is 106cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are uneven paving slabs just beyond the access point.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have 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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • The park has a large grass area that is uneven.
  • There is a single tarmac path running around the park, that is approximately 153cm wide.

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Access Point (Play Area)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located a couple of yards beyond the Atkins Road access point.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the gap is 100cm.
  • There is another similar access point into the children's playground just beyond.
• Comments View
  • There is a lip at this access point onto the rubberised play surface which could present a trip hazard.
  • There are some uneven surfaces on the approach to this access point.
  • There is a similar access point ahead from the Atkins Road entrance to the park.

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Play Area

• There is level access to the children's play area.
• There are various surface types including stone, concrete, grass, and rubber, some of which may be uneven.
• There is bench seating available.

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Access Point (Water Feature Board Walk)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located straight ahead from Atkins Road access point.
  • 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 towards you (pull).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The width of the gap is 105cm.
  • There are some uneven surfaces on the approach to this access point.

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Water Feature Board Walk

• The flooring in the water feature area is wooden decking.
• The flooring can become slippery when wet.
• Access at certain points is width restricted to 120cm.
• Visitors should be aware that there is not a guard rail between the decking and the pond.

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Access Point (Basketball Court and Football Pitch)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located close to the Atkins Road Entrance.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Basketball Court and Football Pitch

• The surface of the court / pitch is tarmac.
• This area is used as basketball courts and a football pitch.

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Access Point (All Weather Pitch)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located straight ahead from the Atkins Road entrance, on the right.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The width of the gap is 114cm.
  • There is a lip at this access point onto the pitch surface which could present a trip hazard.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • 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.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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All Weather Pitch

• The surface of the all weather pitch is artificial grass.
• This area can be used for ball games.

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Community Garden

• There is a community garden which is open to the public. To enter the garden, there is a single push gate of width 115cm which may be hard to open.
• The lock on the gate is a sliding bolt.
• There is a slight ramp just beyond the gate.
• There is also a lip at the threshold of the entrance.

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Access Point (Agnes Riley Children's Centre- Temporarily closed)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located straight ahead from the Poynders Road entrance, on the right, before the entrance to the Agnes Riley Children's Centre.
  • There is not 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 has a padlock.
  • The width of the gap is 94cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located along the front of the access point.
  • 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left from the Atkins Road entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Atkins Road access point.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The male and female toilets are within their own toilets blocks. During the time of survey, the female toilets were closed, so the male toilet block is now used as a unisex toilet.