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Sydenham Wells Park

Taylor's Lane, SE26 6LA

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Overview

  • About View
    • The following is available here: gardens, a grassed play area, an outdoor gym, parkland, a playground, sports courts, sports pitches and trails.
    • Other facilities available include a nature reserve, ornamental pond & natural habitat, ornamental garden, putting green, tennis court, and a football court.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the whole park.
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths, unsurfaced paths and grassed areas.
    • Resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Map boards are not provided.

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On-street standard parking is available at the access points on Longton Avenue, Wells Park Road, and Taylor's Lane.

Access Point 1 - Longton Avenue - South

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Longton Avenue.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point 2 - Longton Avenue - Southwest

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Longton Avenue.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 230cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.

Access Point 3 - Wells Park Road - Northeast

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Wells Park Road.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 350cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.

Access Point 4 - Taylor's Lane - Northeast

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Taylor's Lane.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 130cm.
    • The gates have a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • This access point has a concealed entrance.

Outdoor Spaces (Play Area and Playground)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground and a grassed play area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and rubber tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the play area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the whole park.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • Some of the play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing, fitness and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Outdoor Spaces (Park)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, sports pitches, sports courts, an outdoor gym, parkland, gardens, walkways and grounds.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac and bonded gravel.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the children's play area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the whole park.