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Colin Park (Páirc Nua Chollann)

Colin Connect, Belfast, BT17 0LE

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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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • 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)

  • Entrance View
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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).
  • Step(s) View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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).
  • Step(s) View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is based in the Colin Connect transport hub.

Standard Toilet(s)

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.