Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include changing rooms, bar and committee rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include three bowling greens.
- Related link Ward Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/ward-park
- Related link Ward Park Public Conveniences.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/ward-park-public-conveniences
- Related link Ward Park Playground.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ards-and-north-down-borough-council/access-guides/ward-park-playground
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bangor.
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Comments
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- The Bowling Pavilion is located in Ward Park just off Park Drive.
Parking (Park Drive)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 295cm x 390cm (9ft 8in x 12ft 10in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located off Park Drive.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 390cm (7ft 7in x 12ft 10in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located off Park Drive.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Opening Times (April to September)
- Monday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 17:30.
- Sunday 13:00 - 17:30.
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Comments
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- It is also open 13:00 - 21:00 on Bank Holidays.
- The Pavilion is open April - late September.
- It is also open 13:00 - 21:00 on Bank Holidays.
Outside Access (Pavilion Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).
Inside Access (Bowling Pavilion)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter the bowling pavilion.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter the bowling pavilion.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
Outside Access (Bowling Greens)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the bowling pavilion.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the bowling green entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- All three bowling greens can be accessed via this gate.
Access Point (Bowling Greens)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the front right of the bowling pavilion.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 76cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located as you pass through the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- All three bowling greens can be accessed via this gate.
Level Change (Access To The Greens)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located between the paved viewing area and the bowling green.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible toilet 30m from the pavilion in the Ward Park Public Convenience Building.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the public convenience building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 232cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
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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 48cm (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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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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 medium 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 good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the female changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the male changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.