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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.

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 slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Access Point (Left side play area for older children)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located down the pathway from Corry Road on the left.
    • 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 width of the gap is 79cm.
    • This is the play area on the left from Corry Road side. This play area is designed for older children. There is another play area for younger children on the other side of the path.

Access Point (Right side play area for younger children)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located Down the path on the right hand side from Corry Street.
    • 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 towards you (pull).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The width of the gap is 80cm.
    • There is another play area on the other side of the path designed for older children.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Play Area

  • The play area is divided into 2 sections either side of a path.
  • Each area has its own access point.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Standard Toilet(s)