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Ridgeway Park

Old Church Road, Chingford, London, E4 7SP

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, basketball courts, playground areas, the Ridgeway Park Model Railway, putting green, petanque, and outdoor table tennis.
  • Comments View
    • Except where otherwise stated, Waltham Forest parks are open each day all year round.
    • The aim is to open locked parks by 09:00 each morning and close them at dusk.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Chingford.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Chingford.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 630cm (11ft 10in x 20ft 8in).
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the park entrance.
    • The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) from the park 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Wellington Avenue)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Wellington Avenue.
    • 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.

Access Point (Endlebury Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Endlebury Road.
    • 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 140cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Access Point (Old Church Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Old Church Road.
    • 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.
    • The width of the gap is 141cm.

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 / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Tennis Courts

  • The tennis area has 6 floodlit outdoor tennis courts, 2 mini tennis courts and a multi-use games area.
  • The courts are accessed via a single, heavy manual gate that opens away from you.
  • There is a key code pad to the left of the gate at a height of 160cm to allow access.
  • There is a slight slope leading up to this gate.
  • Once inside there is a long corridor with a width of 90cm to access other courts and halfway along here, there is a slight incline to reach the rear courts.

Basketball Court

  • There is a basketball court located in front of the car park.
  • There is a ramped/sloped access to the entrance of the courts and the ramp/slope has a steep incline.
  • There is a double gate that opens towards you and has a lock, the width of the door is 152cm.
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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 310m (339yd 1in) from the park entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located within the park.
    • 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 a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 195cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 5in).
    • 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 the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
    • 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 both sides.
    • There is 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 not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet is only available when staff are on duty during the parks opening hours.

Standard Toilet(s)