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Portadown People's Park

Portadown, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT62 1ED

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Park Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 365cm (width) x 600cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 100cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • This access point is located on Park Road, beside the road entrance to the car park.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There are further access points located along Park Road, Parkside, The Beeches/Rose Cottages and Garvaghy Road.

Access Point (Park Road - Northeast)

  • This access point is located on Park Road.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 143cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a bollard directly after passing through the gate which reduces the width of the path to 76cm on either side.

Access Point (Park Road - Southeast)

  • This access point is located on Park Road.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 143cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.

Access Point (Parkside)

  • This access point is located at the end of Parkside.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Access Point (The Beeches)

  • This access point is located opposite The Beeches.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (Garvaghy Road - Northwest)

  • This access point is located on Garvaghy Road.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.

Access Point (Garvaghy Road - Southeast)

  • This access point is located on Garvaghy Road.
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
  • The locked gate can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • The gate that is not locked is held permanently open when the park is open.
  • There are bollards after the gate which reduce the width of the path to a maximum of 127cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, sports pitches, parkland and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the rear of the park towards Garvaghy Road.
  • There are some 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, rotating, climbing, balancing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.
    • There is a wheelchair accessible swing available.
    • The gate to access the swing requires a RADAR key.
    • The gate opens towards you (pull) and is 115cm wide.
    • There is a steep slope with a width of 68cm to board the swing.
    • The swing has a width of 75cm and is 120cm deep.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at the front of the pavilion building.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance gate is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has bollards and slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm (width) x 330cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 280cm.
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 195cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 86cm.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm 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 meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the front side of the pavilion building.
    • The distance from the main entrance gate is 55m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope and bollards.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 205cm (width) x 224cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left 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 spatula flush on the non-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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located at the front of the pavilion building.
  • The distance from the main entrance gate is 60m.
  • The most accessible route has a very easy slope.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicle has a horizontal grab rail on the left.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.