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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a hall which can be hired out for private events, and toilets.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include park and gardens, bowling green, outdoor fitness equipment, play areas, play park with accessible equipment, sports courts, grass pitch and public toilets.
• Related link Ability Swing Information.
• Https://www.gljones-playgrounds.co.uk/playground-equipment/inclusive-play/abilityswing-with-enclosure-wheelchair-swing-detail
• Related link AbilityWhirl Self-Propelled Roundabout Information.
• Https://www.gljones-playgrounds.co.uk/playground-equipment/inclusive-play/self-propelled-abilitywhirl-2-4m-two-wheelchair-roundabout-47-detail

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Opening Times (Pavillion)

• Monday 10:00 - 22:00..
• Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00..
• Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00..
• Thursday 10:00 - 22:00..
• Friday 10:00 - 22:00..
• Saturday 10:00 - 22:00..
• Sunday 10:00 - 22:00..

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  • The park is open 24 hours a day..

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
• This venue is situated in Glengormley.
• 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 Mossley West.

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Parking (Carmoney Road Car Park)

• 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 Carmoney Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 260cm x 420cm (8ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the the park.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the the 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional car park located on the Ballyclare Road, nearer the pavilion and play park.

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Parking (Pavillion Car Park)

• 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 Ballyclare Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the park.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • 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 (Ballyclare Road Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Ballyclare Road, near the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 138cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance with level access along to the left (shown in photographs 5 and 6).

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Access Point (Carmoney Road Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Carmoney Road, near the pavillion.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 140cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a further entrance path along to the left here beyond the car park (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac and concrete surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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  • There is a picnic bench with an extended table to allow room for wheelchair users near the sports pitches.

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Level Change (Lilian Bland's 'Mayfly' Glider Sculpture)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading into the pilots seat of the sculpture via the wing.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to and all around the sculpture which is located near the pavilion, along the 'runway' from the play park.
  • An information post is located off the main park walkway.

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Fitness Suite (Outdoor Fitness Equipment)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located near Ballyclare Road.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Ballyclare Road Park access point.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weight training equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Access Point (Play Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located near the pavillion car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the gap is 120cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar gate along to the left towards Ballyclare Road.

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Play Park

• There is level access throughout the play park.
• There is a tarmac surface with rubber surfaces around most play equipment.
• There is an accessible swing and roundabout for wheelchair users.
• The large plane has an easy ramp which bypasses some steps.
• There are some deep steps onto some of the climbing equipment and control tower slide.
• There are benches near the perimeter of the park.

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Play Park Accessible Equipment

• There is an ability swing located close to the Carmoney Road end of the play park.
• It is accessed via a 114cm wide light gate which opens towards you (pull).
• The gate requires a RADAR key to open.
• The swing has a flip down gate which acts as it's ramp.
• The ramp is 68cm wide and has an easy slope.
• The swing is 75cm wide and 125cm long.
• Instructions are available on the ramp gate.
• For further information there is a QR code to scan, or on the GL Jones Playgrounds website linked to in the into of this guide.
• There is also a GL Jones AbilityWhirl self-propelled roundabout between the play park entrances.
• There are 2 spaces for wheelchair users and 4 standard seats.
• A central disc is used by hand to spin the roundabout.
• Instructions are available on the second link in this guide's introduction section.
• The large aeroplane play frame near the sports courts end offers ramped entry to bypass steps there.
• The easy ramp is 100cm wide and offers handrails on both sides.
• There are also larger swings available beneath its wings.

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Outside Access (Pavillion Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located facing the bowling green.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).

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Level Change (Pavillion Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located left of the main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft 0in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located right of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the step.

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Inside Access (Pavillion)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the pavillion main entrance.
• The standard changing rooms are located right as you enter the pavillion.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • An additional changing room is located at the opposite end of the hall.

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Accessible Toilet (Glengormley Pavillion)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the pavillion main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located right of the pavillion main entrance, opposite the changing room.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 360cm (4ft 9in x 11ft 10in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink 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 grab rails 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.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Hall Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the pavillion.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Hall Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located left of the hall entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right of the hall entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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  • The ramp overcomes the step.

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Outside Access (Public Toilets Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located adjoing the pavillion facing the park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Level Change (Public Toilets Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located right of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located left of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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  • The ramp overcomes the step.

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Accessible Toilet (Park Public Toilet)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the toilet block entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located inside the toilet block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 180cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 11in).
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Toilets open:
  • 09:00-17:00 Winter
  • 09:00-18:00 Summer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Park Public Toilet)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the public toilet block.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the public toilet entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the public toilet block.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 0m () from the public toilet entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Additional standard toilets are located in the hall.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Children are welcomed at the venue.