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Ward Park

Park Drive, Bangor, BT20 4LH

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the toilet block, near Park Drive.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet block.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female standard toilet.

Parking (Playing Fields)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Gransha Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Broadway)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Broadway.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
    • This car park is close to the blaze pitch area.
    • The path to other areas from this car park is narrow.

Parking (Park Drive)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Park Drive.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 395cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from Park Drive access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Park Drive Access Point

  • This access point is located on Park Drive, near the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is open access.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There are further access point at Parkmount, Castle Street, from the Gransha Road and Broadway car parks, off Moira Drive, from the rear of Bangor Carnegie Library car park (near the dementia-friendly sensory garden), off Hamilton Road and further along Park Drive.
  • There are slight slopes and bollards at most other access points, with the library car park being the most level.

Park

  • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, parkland, woodland, gardens and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the paths throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the top 3 steps of the war memorial and the bandstand (shallow step).
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Play Area

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
  • Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac and rubber mulch or rubber bark.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling, viewing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.

Aviaries and Duck Pond

  • The following is available in this area: parkland.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: wildfowl enclosures and a duck feeding pond.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The enclosures all have low walls for viewing, and also offer ground level viewing areas at the doors.

Dementia Friendly Sensory Garden

  • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of bonded gravel.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the rear footpath.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet block, beside the bowling greens.
    • The distance from the Park Drive access point is 70m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 114cm and 149cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.