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Introduction

• Related link Gonville Place Public Toilets.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/gonville-place-public-toilets

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  • Parker's Piece is one of the best known open spaces in Cambridge. Located in the centre of the city it is bordered by Park Terrace, Regent Terrace, Parkside and Gonville Place.
  • Its origin is derived from an Edward Parker, a cook, who held the original lease to the land, which at the time was used as grazing land.
  • The grass is well manicured and it is known today chiefly as a spot for picnics and games of football and cricket.
  • The gas lamp at the cross roads of the paths, erected in 1893, was nicknamed during the 1960's by students as Reality Checkpoint and is still known by this today.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Queen Anne Terrace.
  • The car park is located in Gonville Place.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Regent Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Park Terrace.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The Blue Badge parking in Regent Street is strip parking and marked out as disabled on the road and via signs on the pathway.
  • The standard parking in Park Terrace is strip parking and is pay and display.

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Outside Access (Regent Terrace Entrance 1)

• This information is for the entrance located in Regent Terrace as it meets Gonville Place.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 220cm.
  • There is an additional entrance to the right of the entrance surveyed. This entrance has an opening width of 85cm. This is shown in photograph 2.

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Level Change (Regent Terrace Entrance 1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.

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Outside Access (Regent Terrace Entrance 2)

• This information is for the entrance located in Regent Terrace where it meets with Regent Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 100cm.

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Level Change (Regent Terrace Entrance 2)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.

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Outside Access (Park Terrace Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Park Terrace, opposite Camden Court.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 100cm.

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Level Change (Park Terrace Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Parkside Entrance 1)

• This information is for the entrance located in Parkside.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 180cm.

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Level Change (Parkside Entrance 1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.

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Outside Access (Parkside Entrance 2)

• This information is for the entrance located in Parkside, opposite the fire station.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 220m.

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Level Change (Parkside Entrance 2)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.

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Outside Access (Gonville Place Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Gonville Place, opposite Parkside Pools.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The width of the entrance is 280cm.

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Level Change (Gonville Place Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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  • Most of the bench seats are located on the perimeter of Parkers Piece near to Parkside, Gonville Place, Regent Terrace and Park Terrace.

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Accessible Toilet

• Please see the separate Gonville Place Public Toilets guide for details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Please see the separate Gonville Place Public Toilets guide for details.