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Disabled Access Guide for Langthorne Park
Birch Grove
Leyton
London
E11 4YG
Tel: 020 8496 3000
Email: wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Web: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include an amphitheatre, adiZone outdoor gym and a children's play area.
Except where otherwise stated, Waltham Forest parks are open each day all year round.
The aim is to open locked parks by 9am each morning and they close at dusk.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Leyton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leytonstone High Road.
The nearest underground station is Leyton.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is inside Entrance 1.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.1m (10ft 5in x 13ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the Pavilion Office 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 dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Entrance 1)
This information is for the entrance located on Birch Grove.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 305cm (10ft ) wide.
Level Change (Entrance 1)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Entrance 2)
This information is for the entrance located on High Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 290cm (9ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Entrance 2)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 10 steps to the area/service.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp bypasses the steps to the entrance.
Outside Access (Entrance 3)
This information is for the entrance located on Union Close.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Entrance 3)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
Outside Access (Entrance 4)
This information is for the entrance located on Union Close.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 225cm (7ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Entrance 4)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Entrance 5)
This information is for the entrance located on Holloway Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 232cm (7ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Entrance 5)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Pavilion Office)
This information is for the entrance located near to Entrance 1.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Pavilion Office)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are various easy to moderate slopes throughout the venue.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 5m (16ft 4in) from the Pavilion Office entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the pavilion.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 92cm (3ft ).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 170cm x 240cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is no dropdown rail.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the pavilion.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the Pavilion Office entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
