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Glenford Park Play Area

Corry Street, Newtownards, Co. Down, BT23 4EJ

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Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Bangor West.
  • Comments View
    • Glenford Park play area is located within a green area known as Glenford Park.
    • This area is bounded by Corry Street, Hardford Link and Ards Leisure Centre.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks. View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is unmarked on-street parking on Corry Street.
    • The nearest public car park is adjacent to the Leisure Centre on William Street.

Parks and Gardens (Glenford Park)

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are easy and moderate slopes on the paths.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side between the 2 play areas.
  • There is 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 light.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • There are similar gates at the rear of the larger play area section and the front of the smaller section.

Play Area

  • The play area is divided into 2 sections either side of a path.
  • The play area is surrounded on all sides by a low metal rail fence.
  • The area is tarmaced with soft rubberised paving below the equipment.
  • The play equipment in the smaller area includes a multi-function junior climbing frame and slide, cradle swings and spring seat rocker.
  • The play equipment in the larger area includes a junior climbing frame and slide, swings, spring seesaw and a ball-pole game.
  • There is bench seating in both areas.
  • The play area is lit by borrowed path lighting only.
  • Beyond the play area there is a grassed area.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Ards Leisure Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)