Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis/basketball courts, multi use pitches, a boating lake, children's playground, a cafe, bowling green, athletics track and trampoline park.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Finsbury Park or Harringay or Harringay Green Lanes.
- The nearest underground station is Manor House or Finsbury Park.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on the road into the park by the cafe and ball courts.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are 3 Blue Badge bays that are accessed from the Endymion Road gate whilst the gate is manned.
Finsbury Park Access Point
- This entrance is located on Seven Sisters Road, near Finsbury Park Train Station.
- There are two access gates on this road.
- The gates open away from you (push).
- The gates are double width.
- The gates are permanently held open.
- The width of the gate opening is 150cm.
- There is a larger vehicle access gate that is only opened for grounds maintenance staff and emergency services.
- The surface of the ground in this area is paving slabs and tarmac.
- There is a slight east slope leading up to the gates.
- Maps and directional signs are available within park.
Manor House Access Point
- This entrance is located on Seven Sisters Road next to the Manor House Underground station.
- There are two access gates on this road.
- The gates open away from you (push).
- The gates are double width.
- The gates are permanently held open.
- The width of the gate opening is 140cm.
- There is a larger vehicle access gate that is only opened for grounds maintenance staff and emergency services.
- The surface of the ground in this area is paving slabs and tarmac.
- There is a moderate slope leading up to the gates.
- Maps and directional signs are available within park.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Dog Training Area
- The dog training area is located in the south east area of the park.
- This area consists of a flat concrete area.
- Access into the area is via a open walkway.
- The width of the walkway is 108cm.
- There is a moderate slope leading to the access point.
Athletics Track and Trampoline Park
- This area is located in the centre of the park.
- There is a club house building on one side of the track park.
- There are gates to enter the area.
- There are grass and tarmac surfaces with slopes ranging from easy to steep.
Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Level Change (Cafe Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located in the centre of Finsbury Park.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the cafe entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to one side of the cafe building, in the centre of the park.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is not push pad activated.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet was locked at the time of the survey due to vandalism and was awaiting repair (January 2018).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on one side of the cafe building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Additional Info (Cafe)
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.