Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Lurgan.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located off Park Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 600cm (11ft 12in x 19ft 8in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Main Entrance - Park Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the car park on Park Road.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There is also a turn-style gate available here.
Access Point (Park Road Sports Courts Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Road, near the sports courts.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
Access Point (Parkside Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Parkside, to the rear of the sports courts.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up into the park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Parkside Sports Field Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Parkside, near the rear sports pitch.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Access Point (The Beeches / Rose Cottages Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off The Beeches / Rose Cottages.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Garvaghy Road / Woodside Green Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Garvaghy Road near Woodside Green.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up from the left of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Garvaghy Road Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Garvaghy Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading down to and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Park Road Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Road.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Park
- The venue has its own car park.
- Access to the park is via a level path and a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient.
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Access Around the Park
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- 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 slopes on the paths.
- The park has step free access throughout.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Staff and Services
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- There is not a member of staff (generally on duty) trained in British/Irish Sign Language.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- Toilet and/or changing facilities include; accessible toilet(s), standard toilet(s), changing places and standard changing/fitting room(s).
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Other Facilities
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- Other facilities in the park include; a football pitch, children's play area, exercise equipment, an all weather pitch and a rugby pitch.
Park (Play Park)
- Access to the park is via a level path.
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Access Around the Park
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- 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 some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Staff and Services
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- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
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Other Facilities
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- Other facilities in the park include; children's play area.
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Additional Information
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- 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 68cm wide slope to board the swing. The swing has a width of 75cm and is 120cm deep.
Fitness Suite (Outdoor Exercise Equipment)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located opposite the pavilion.
- The fitness suite is 120m (131yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- The equipment is signed as being for use by over 14 year olds only.
Outside Access (Sports Pavilion Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the sports pavilion.
- There is step-free 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Sports Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports pavilion entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- 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 sanitary, non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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 high 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet offering alternative transfer space next to this one.
- There are also further accessible toilets in the changing rooms.
Accessible Shower (Sports Pavilion)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the sports pavilion standard changing rooms.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; nearby changing with grabrails, accessible toilets.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Sports Pavilion)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the sports pavilion entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right as you enter the sports pavilion.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located at the front of the pavilion building.
- The facility is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance (car park gate).
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is ramped/sloped access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 330cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 280cm (9ft 2in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 195cm (6ft 5in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 86cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a coat hook.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Level Change (Changing Places)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance (car park gate).
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the pavilion.
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Comments
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- This accessible toilet was not available at the time of survey in September 2023.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front of the pavilion building.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.