Access Guide
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
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- There are no set opening times for the park.
- The sports pavilion is only open for sports events.
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.
Parking (Church Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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.
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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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- Parking is also available in the park outside the pavilion and off O'Neill Road.
Parking (O'Neill Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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 be 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Small Dog Park)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Access Point (Large Dog Park)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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.
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
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- The park can also be accessed from O'Neill Road.
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.
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.
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.
Inside Access (Sports Pavilion)
- There is level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access (Valley Park)
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Valley Park)
- There are easy and moderate slopes on some of the paths and access roads within the park.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
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.