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Disabled Access Guide for Battersea Park

Introduction

Related link La Gondola Al Parco cafe.

Official opening times for Battersea Park are from 7am until dusk. However some gates are normally stay open later to allow access to facilities in the park (e.g. sports activities or exhibitions).

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Battersea.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

Outside Access (Prince Of Wales Drive)

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There are smooth pathways around the park and bench seating is located along these pathways.

Accessible Toilet

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There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.

The accessible toilet is located next to the fountains.

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

This is not a unisex toilet.

A key is not required for the accessible toilet.

The door opens inwards.

The door is locked by a sliding bolt.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 350cm x 300cm (11ft 5in x 9ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.

The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Adapted toilets are located within the separate ladies and gents facilities.

The taps in the adapted toilets are automatic (sensor).

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located next to the fountains.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located next to the fountains.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.

Additional Information

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.