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Portadown People's Park

Portadown, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT62 1ED

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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.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Main Entrance - Park Road)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Parkside Sports Field Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Access Around the Park View
    • 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.
  • Staff and Services View
    • 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.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • Toilet and/or changing facilities include; accessible toilet(s), standard toilet(s), changing places and standard changing/fitting room(s).
  • Other Facilities View
    • 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.
  • Access Around the Park View
    • 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.
  • Staff and Services View
    • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • Other Facilities View
    • Other facilities in the park include; children's play area.
  • Additional Information View
    • 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)

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • 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.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
    • There is level access to all of the equipment.
  • Comments View
    • The equipment is signed as being for use by over 14 year olds only.

Outside Access (Sports Pavilion Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • 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.

Accessible Toilet (Sports Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • 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).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • 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).
  • Comments View
    • 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

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Toilet Details View
    • 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.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • 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.
  • Shower Details View
    • 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.
  • Other Facilities View
    • 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.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • This accessible toilet was not available at the time of survey in September 2023.

Standard Toilet(s)