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Introduction

• Related link V36 - at the valley.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/antrim-and-newtownabbey-borough-council/access-guides/v36-at-the-valley

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• Comments View
  • There are no set opening times for the park.
  • The sports pavilion is only open for sports events.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Newtonabbey.
• 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 Whiteabbey.

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Parking (Church Road)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• 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.
  • The car park is off Church Road.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is also available in the park outside the pavilion and off O'Neill Road.

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Parking (O'Neill Road)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located off O'Neill Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Small Dog Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located adjacent to the O'Neill Road car park.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The width of the gap is 118cm.
  • There is a second similar gate beyond the first.
• Comments View
  • There is a bench just inside the gate.
  • The suggested use of this area is for dogs under 30 pounds or less active senior dogs who are comfortable with small dogs.

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Access Point (Large Dog Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the left down the slope from the O'Neill Road car park.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The width of the gap is 118cm.
  • There is a second similar gate beyond the first.
• Comments View
  • There is a bench just inside the gate.
  • The suggested use of this area is for dogs over 30 pounds or more active small dogs.

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Play Park - O'Neill Road

• The play park is located to the right from the O'Neill Road car park.
• There are easy to open gates to access the play park.
• The gates open away from you and are 115cm wide.
• There are tarmac paths with level access, with some rubber surfaces around play equipment.
• There is a further gate at the top of the park where there are benches near the grass pitch.
• There is also a tarmac sports court adjacent to the car park.

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Outside Access (Access Point)

• This information is for the entrance located next to the Church Road car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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• Comments View
  • The park can also be accessed from O'Neill Road.

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Level Change (Access Point)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the footbridge just beyond the access point.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Sports Pavilion)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Sports Pavilion)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access (Sports Pavilion)

• There is level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access (Valley Park)

• There is not level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Valley Park)

• There are easy and moderate slopes on some of the paths and access roads within the park.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the sports pavilion entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the sports pavilion.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 190cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the sports pavilion.
  • The female and male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the sports pavilion entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Standard Changing Room (1-18)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located in the sports pavilion.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in all standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.