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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include accessible paths, gardens, football pitches, a bowling green, gaelic pitches, hurling pitches and a children's play area.
• Related link Falls Park Bowling Pavilion.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/falls-park-bowling-pavilion

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  • The park opens at 07.30 every day. Closing times vary throughout the year.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is City Hospital.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left as you enter the main gates into the park.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 480cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the park.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Vehicular Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 380cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Access Point (Falls Road Pedestrian Access)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the left of the main gates.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the gap is 119cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Access Point (Whiterock Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located near the Whiterock Leisure Centre.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 120cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.

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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.

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Children's Play Park

• The gate leading into the park is single, opens into the park and is 110cm 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Divis Bowling Pavilion, beyond the car park.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Divis Bowling Pavilion, beyond the car park.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located around the grassed areas in 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.