Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include A public park, a children's play area, an entertainment pavilion, a skateboard park, a basketball court, ornamental gardens, and a lake.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Retford.
Opening Times (King's Park)
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 20:00.
Parking (Chancery Lane Public Car Park)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Chancery Lane Short Stay Car Park.
- The car park is located on Chancery Lane.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Exchange Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking bays on Exchange Street are individually marked.
- There are 2 sets of bays.
- The width of the bays is 218cm.
- There is room for approximately 5 cars.
- There is also permit holder only standard parking on Chancery Lane.
- Photographs 1 to 4 show the public car parking on Chancery Lane.
- Photographs 5 to 7 show the on street standard parking on Exchange Street.
- Photographs 8 and 9 show the permit holder standard parking on chancery Lane.
Parking (Bridgegate Public Car Park)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Bridgegate Public Car Park.
- The car park is located on Bridgegate.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Chancery Lane Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Chancery Lane.
- 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.
- The width of the gap is 93cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- There is a main central gate which is locked.
- There are 2 access gates, one to the left of the main gate and one to the right.
- The access gate to the left has a slope to enter as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- The gate to the right has level access, although there is a slope with a very easy gradient, just past the entrance. as shown in photographs 6 and 7.
Access Point (Bridgegate Public Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located leading from Bridgegate Public Car Park.
- 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.
- The width of the gap is 115cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Hospital Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Hospital 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.
- The bollards are 110cm high. The width of the bollards is 112cm. There is a fair colour contrast between the bollards and path.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Pelham Road Bridge Access)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of Pelham Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 162cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance and just past the bridge.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located halfway down the ramp, leading from the river bank.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
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Comments
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- The steps are used to access the bridge from the riverbank and do not need to be used if accessing the park from Pelham Road.
- Just past the access point is a bridge across the river.
- The bridge is 162cm wide.
- This bridge leads to the main ramp downwards towards the park.
- The bridge is metal.
- The bridge has a non-slip floor.
Access Point (Left Side Path, Skate Park and Basketball Pitch)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the path at the left side of the park, leading from the skate park and basketball court.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a swing gate at this access point.
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 99cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path to the left of the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- There are uneven surfaces at this access point.
Park
- There is a public car park available (within approx. 200m).
- Access to the park is via a level path, a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient and a ramped/sloped path with a steep gradient.
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Access into the Park
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- There are manual gates at some of the access points.
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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, concrete and gravel surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are 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.
- There are documents available in large print on request.
- There are documents available in Braille on request.
- A bowl of water cannot 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) and standard toilet(s).
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Other Facilities
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- Other facilities in the park include; a football pitch, a café, children's play area and a bowling green.
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Additional Information
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- At the time of the survey the bowling green was closed and could not be surveyed. There are some paving stones with gaps creating uneven surfaces.
Performance Area
- The performance area is located at the rear left of the park, if you enter via the Chancery Lane entrance.
- The performance area is approximately 150m from the Chancery Lane entrance.
- There is a roof to the performance area to provide weather protection.
- There is no seating for the performance area.
- The grounds surrounding the performance area are grass.
- The grass areas have some steep slopes.
- The performance area is raised.
- Please see the level change section for access to the performance area.
Level Change (Performance Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the performance area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 141cm (4ft 8in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the foot of the ramp.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- Thera are 3 additional steps to the left of the performance area as you face it.
- The additional steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- The additional steps are deep (20cm).
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is no tactile paving for these steps.
Opening Times (Children's Play Area and Splash Pool)
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Children's Play Area
- The children's play area is located to the rear of the park if you enter via the Chancery Lane entrance.
- The children's play area is approximately 140m from the Chancery Lane entrance.
- There is a gate to enter the children's play area.
- The gate opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is heavy.
- The gate is 111cm wide.
- The path leading to the gate is gravel and then becomes tarmac.
- There is a steep slope on the path just before the entry gate.
- The paths within the children's play area are tarmac.
- The paths have a mixture of easy and steep slopes.
- There is bench seating within the children's play area.
- There are some picnic benches at the rear of the children's play area.
- There is a range of play equipment including, roundabouts, slides, swings, seesaws, and climbing frames.
- The surfaces surrounding the children's play equipment are soft foam matting.
- There is also a splash water play area.
Eating and Drinking (10 Green Bottles Café Kiosk)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located at the rear of the park, in the children's play area.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Café Kiosk.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the Café Kiosk was not open and only limited information could be obtained.
Basketball Court
- The basketball court is located towards the middle left of the park if you enter via the Chancery Lane entrance.
- The basketball court is approximately 150m from the Chancery Lane entrance.
- Access to the basketball court is via a grassed area.
- The grass has easy slopes and uneven surfaces.
- There is a gate with no doors to access the basketball court.
- The gate width is 122cm.
- There is a 6cm step with no handrails.
- The basketball court surface is level.
- The basketball court surface is concrete.
Skateboard Park
- The skateboard park is located towards the middle left of the park if you enter via the Chancery Lane entrance.
- The skateboard park is approximately 150m from the Chancery Lane entrance.
- Access to the skateboard park is via a tarmac path.
- The path has a steep slope.
- There is bench seating on the paths surrounding the skateboard park.
- The surface of the skateboard park is concrete.
- There is a shallow 8cm step to access the skateboard park.
- The step does not have a handrail.
- There are a range of skateboard obstacles.
Opening Times (Kings Park Toilets)
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Accessible Toilet (Children's Play Area - Left-Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Café Kiosk in the children's play area.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the children's play area, to the right of the Café Kiosk.
- There is not 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 92cm (3ft).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 235cm (5ft x 7ft 9in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- Access to the toilet block is through the children's play area.
- The children's play area has paths with easy and steep slopes.
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 rear of the children's play area, to the right of the Café Kiosk.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Café Kiosk.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Access to the toilet block is through the children's play area.
- The children's play area has paths with easy and steep slopes.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas.