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Solitude Park

48 Rathfriland Street, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3LA

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Overview

Parking (Rathfriland Street Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Rathfriland Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 119cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Rathfriland Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • This access point is located off Rathfriland Street.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is an open gap.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
  • Step-free access to the park from this entrance is via the car park to the right.

Access Point (Car Park)

  • This access point is located just after the entrance to the car park, on the right.
  • The approach to the access point has bollards.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 19 steps with a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are similar steps at both ends of the car park that are bypassed by the ramp at the far end.

Access Point (Bridge Street East)

  • This access point is located off Bridge Street East.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point (Rathfriland Street)

  • This access point is located off Rathfriland Street.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point (Play Area - Tesco Car Park)

  • This access point is located off Rathfriland Road, as you enter Tesco car park.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point (Ashley Street - River Bann Viewpoint)

  • This access point is located on Ashley Street.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outdoor Spaces (Solitude Park, Play Area and Skate Park)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, parkland, woodland and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a skate park and an outdoor gym .
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, block paving, gravel, rubber matting and loose stones.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some parkland and woodlands areas, the skatepark, and the play park.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the amphitheatre.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There are a combination of slight and steep slopes and some level walkways throughout.
  • Playground View
    • There is a playground with an access point under 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, but is less than 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, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing and crawling.

Seating Area (Amphitheatre)

  • The seating area is located up the steps.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has slight ramps or slopes.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the bottom row of the amphitheatre.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all benches other than the bottom row.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Main Entrance - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through the main entrance and to the left.
    • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is no flush .
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium 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 has a padded backrest.
    • 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 toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • 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 sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The hand dryer and soap dispenser are positioned above the wash basin and are sensor activated.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has a very easy slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 73cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Baby changing facilities are only available in one of the cubicles.