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Rushpark Play Area

Beechwood Avenue, off Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9PU

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a play area.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Newtownabbey.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Whiteabbey.

Parking

  • This venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Brachen Drive Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Brachen Drive.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Main entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the right of the play area.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Access Point (Rear Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the left of the play area.
    • There is not 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 difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Play area

  • The play area is level throughout.
  • There is a variety of play equipment.
  • There is one bucket seat on the swings, which is suitable for disabled children to use.
  • The surface is a mixture of soft springy material around the play equipment and tarmac on the walkways.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

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