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Disabled Access Guide for Mile End Park Ecology Pavilion
125 Grove Road
London
E3 5RP
Tel: 07951321051
Fax: 020 8981 3836
Email: jayne.barber@leariverstrust.co.uk
Web: http://www.leariverstrust.co.uk
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Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
If requested in advance, the bollard at the entrance on Grove Road can be lowered to allow cars to drop off or park outside the entrance.
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 162cm (5ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Outside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
The details here refer to the pavilion itself. There are easy to moderate slopes on some of the paths around the ponds and throughout the park.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left of the entrance, past the second doors.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 164cm x 201cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 7in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft ).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 119cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
All the toilets, including the adapted toilet, are accessed via a door which opens inwards.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left of the entrance, past the second doors.
The female toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left of the entrance, past the second doors.
The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
All the toilets, including the adapted toilet, are accessed via a door which opens inwards.
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.
The photograph shows one of the pond dipping platforms.
Comments
Opening times depend on the events organised. Please contact the venue on 020 8981 3836 for more details.
