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Kings Heath Park

Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7TQ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located behind the cafe next to the Horticultural Centre.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located next to the toilet with adaptations.
    • Access to the toilets is locked at weekends, The cafe has upstairs standard toilets for customers only during weekends.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located next to the toilet with adaptations.

Parking (Vicarage Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located within the park close to buildings, accessed off Vicarage Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 218cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Avenue Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Avenue Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from an entrance to the park.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Points From Vicarage Road and Avenue Road Car Parks

  • Access Points View
    • There are 3 access points to the park.
    • The access points are located from Vicarage Road Car Park, Avenue Road and Avenue Road Car Park.
    • All access points are step-free.
    • The approach to the access points may include uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • The access points are not clearly signed.
    • The access points include open gaps and single gates.
    • Some gaps are at least 150cm wide.
    • All gates are at least 100cm wide.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, sports courts, parkland, woodland, walkways and grounds.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact gravel and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces and overgrown vegetation.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the wooded area.
    • The gravel paths are in the wooded area and the wide paths around the grounds.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 99cm.
    • Some of 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 and climbing.
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.
    • There are 2 playgrounds in the park.

Kings Heath Garden Centre (Horticultural Building)

  • Location and Route View
    • Kings Heath Garden Centre is in the centre of the park, close to the Vicarage Road Car Park and next to Cartlands Tea Room.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • The distance from the nearest Blue Badge parking is 58m.
  • Access View
    • The main entrance was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access into the building.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm .
    • Some areas are up a step which has a dropped kerb access.
  • Building information View
    • The main building is a large greenhouse with adjacent covered exterior space.
    • Services available in the building include: plant sales.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
    • The building has 1 floor.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the greenhouse and payment area.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Counters View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • It is located inside the greenhouse.

Cartlands Tea Rooms

  • Location and Access View
    • Cartlands Tea Room is in the centre of the park, close to the Vicarage Road Car Park next to Kings Heath Garden Centre.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 105cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left of the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 100cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus types include: menu boards and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Baby Change Facility

  • The room is located next to the toilet with adaptations.
  • The distance from Kings Heath Garden Centre is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located behind the tea rooms.
    • The distance from Kings heath Garden Centre entrance is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is an exterior gated entrance which is locked at weekends.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 127cm (width) x 260cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.