Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include an accessible car park, various park trails, a teen area with parkour, MUGA, skate area and pump track and a large play area for children of all ages.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Dunmurry.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- The entrance to Colin Park (Páirc Nua Chollann) is opposite the Colin Connect Transport Hub).
Opening Hours
- The park is open 24hrs a day.
Parking (Accessible Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the park entrance off Stewartstown Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Stewartstown Road Entrance)
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the steps leading into the park area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located ahead of you as you approach the park entrance.
- There is/are 19 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
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Comments
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- There is a squeeze gap gate at the top of the slope leading into the park. The width of this gate is 55cm.
- There is a squeeze gap gate at the top of the stairs leading into the park. The width of this gate is 53cm.
Access Point (Middle Entrance - Stewartstown Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located along the Stewartstown Road, opposite Supervalu.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 56cm.
Access Point (Upper Entrance - Stewartstown Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off the Stewartstown Road, adjacent to Cloona Glen.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 57cm.
Access Point (Pantridge Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off the Pantridge Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 57cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Access Point (Laurelbank)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off the Laurelbank residential street.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 54cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- 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.
Access Point (Bell Street Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off the Bell Street Road residential area.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 56cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path to the right beyond the squeeze gap.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the path to the left beyond the squeeze gap.
- There is/are there are more than 40 steps 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 14cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- 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.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate, slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Children's Play Park
- Photographs 2 to 3 show the two gates at the main entrance of the park.
- The first gate is single, is permanently held open and is 127cm wide.
- The second gate is single, opens away from you, is easy to open and is 116cm wide.
- There are various climbing frames, swings and some sensory equipment.
- The play surface is soft rubber matting.
- There are benches available in the park.
- Photograph 11 shows the gate at the rear entrance of the park.
- The gate is single, is permanently held open and is 110cm wide.
Parkour, MUGA and Skate Park
- The parkour, MUGA and skate park area is to the right of the children's play park.
- There is open access to this area.
- The surface is soft rubber matting.
Ability Swing - Children's Play Park
- This swing is located in the large play park.
- The gate is single, opens towards you, is easy to open and is 115cm wide.
- A radar key is required to open the gate.
- The swing compartment is 75cm wide by 120cm deep.
- There is a QR code on the swing to access a user video.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is based in the Colin Connect transport hub.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are based in the Colin Connect transport hub.
Additional Info
- 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 in the grass areas around the park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.