Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

West Bank Park

Acomb Road, York, YO24 4NS

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right facing the toilets block.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located inside the toilet block on the left facing the cafe.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

Hamilton Drive Access Point

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located on Hamilton Drive.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 332cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.

Access Points

  • Access Points View
    • There are 4 access points to the park.
    • The access points are located on Acomb Road, Hamilton Drive, James Backhouse Place and New Lane.
    • All access points are step-free.
    • All access points are clearly signed.
    • The access points include double gates and single gates.
    • All gates are at least 100cm wide.

Outdoor Spaces (Hamilton Drive Access Point)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, sports pitches, walkways and a café.
  • 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.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: gates.
    • 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 stepped access: minority of walkways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some of the walkways.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 115cm.
    • 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, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing and fitness.
    • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Outdoor Spaces (Acomb Road Access Point)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a sports court and walkways.
  • 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 is no signage in this area.
    • 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 stepped access: some of the walkways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some of the walkways.
  • Playground View
    • 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: rotating, climbing and balancing.
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The cafe is near the bowling pitch, on the right facing the toilet block.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is ramped and stepped access into this area.
    • The ramp does not bypass the step.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
    • There are no handrails for the ramp.
    • There is one step into this area.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is clearly marked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 7cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 60cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: menu boards.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There are no counters for ordering, but volunteers there take the orders in person and customers pay by cash or a portable card machine.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The indoor area is only available for events and meetings
    • Tables and chairs are put outside when requested or needed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Both Sides Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right facing the toilet block near James Backhouse Place access point.
    • The distance from James Backhouse Place access point is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 239cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 106cm 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 84cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.