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Locke Park

Park Road, Barnsley, S70 1YG

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left outside of the café, and inside the café.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the left front side of the café.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptions outside the café, and inside the café.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Keresforth Hall Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 415cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 1m from the car park access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Car Park)

  • This access point is located next to the Blue Badge bays.
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an open gap.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point (Park Road)

  • This access point is located on Park Road next to the gatehouse.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The gate has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, sports courts, parkland and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a bandstand, and a outdoor gym.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, grass and paving slabs.
  • 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: the majority of the paths throughout the park are on slight or steep slope.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the bandstand.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a 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, rocking, climbing, balancing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.

Eating and Drinking (Locke Park Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located on the Park Road side of the park, near the children's play area.
    • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right from the café entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the front left of the outside of the café.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • 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 most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 272cm (width) x 370cm (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 130cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 85cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 136cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the outside of the café.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm (width) x 260cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 159cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.