Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include The Lodge Café, children's play park, tennis courts and Friends of Bowling Park Hut and Accessible toilet.
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Comments
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- There are further access points on Parkside Road and Burras Road,.
Opening Hours
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bradford Interchange.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Bowling Hall Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Bowling Hall Road.
- 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 110cm.
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Comments
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- There is a similar pedestrian access point to the left.
Access Point (Bowling Park Drive)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Bowling Park Drive.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 110cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards at this entrance are clearly marked.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Bowling Park Road - Park Avenue)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the junction of Bowling Park Road - Park Avenue.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 100cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards at this access point are clearly marked.
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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.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There is outdoor excercise equipment in several places throughout the park.
- There is a children's play area with a slide, swings and climbing equipment.
- There are various unmarked steps without handrails located throughout the park.
Outside Access (The Lodge)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of The Lodge.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
Inside Access (The Lodge)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout The Lodge.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking (The Lodge)
- The following information is for the café.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Friends of Bowling Park Hut
- There is a hut within the park that is used by The Friends of Bowling Park.
- The hut is situated opposite the Barras Road entrance.
- The hut is staffed by volunteers and is not open everyday.
- There are 2 compost toilet cubicles to the right of the hut.
- The toilets require a key and are therefore only available for use when the hut is open.
- The key is not a Radar key.
- There is an easy ramp to the right of the hut leading to the hut and toilets.
- The ramp has a handrail to the left.
- There are 3 medium steps in front of the hut.
- The steps are not well marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Lodge)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.