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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Joseph Rowntree Foundation, accessible and standard toilets and a children's play area.

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• Comments View
  • The park is owned, managed and maintained by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Shipton Road Access Point)

• 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 off Shipton Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car 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 block paving.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are signed but not clearly marked.

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Access Point (Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 109cm.
• Comments View
  • The path beyond the access point is uneven in places (photograph 3).

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Access Point (Shipton Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Shipton Road.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Water End)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Water End.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Parks and Gardens

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

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• Comments View
  • There are medium unmarked steps without handrails within the park that can be overcome by taking a different route.
  • These steps vary from one to three.

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Children's Play Area

• The surface of the play area is grass and wood chippings.
• There are various slides, swings and climbing frames.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the Shipton Road access point.
  • This accessible toilet is located in a toilet block to the rear of the park.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 296cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 9in).
  • There is 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 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the park.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the Shipton Road access point.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance to the female standard toilet.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar steps in front of the male standard toilets, with a handrail on the left (photograph 2).