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Darton Park

Church Street, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5LZ

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Park Overview

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Access Points and Turnstiles (Access Point - Church Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Church Street at the rear of the Co-op.
    • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.

Access Points and Turnstiles (Access Point - Barnsley Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located on Barnsley Road.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 130cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, a sports pitch, sports courts, an outdoor gym and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: after entering the park from Barnsley Road.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 108cm.
    • 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, crawling and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.