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Tilgate Park Public Toilets

Tilgate Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PQ

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Level Change (Access to Toilet Block from Car Park)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up from the Tilgate Car Park, to the right as you face the toilet block.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the slope.
  • There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is 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 both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional flight of 4 steps located to the left of the toilet block as you face it from the car park. These have similar specifications.
    • There is no ramp or slope which bypasses the steps on this side of the block, but you can reach the toilets on the left by going up the slope on the right and walking around the rear of the block.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is located next to the information point and car park, to the left at the top of the slope.
    • There is 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 outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 267cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not 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 both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • Comments View
    • There are two accessible toilets next to each other in the toilet block.
    • They are both laid out with the transfer space on the right.
    • The toilets are approximately12 metres from the nearest Blue Badge parking bay.
    • The left hand toilet is opened by Radar key.
    • The right hand toilet was the one surveyed and does not require a Radar key for access.
    • There is also a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets available in the Walled Garden within Tilgate Park.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left hand side of the toilet block as you face it from the car park.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on both sides of the toilet block.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the standard shared toilet closest to the car park on the right hand side of the toilet block, and in both standard shared toilets on the left hand side of the toilet block.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • The standard male toilet contains urinals only, and is signed as such.
    • It is accessed via a single clearly-marked step at a height of 9cm.
    • There are two standard shared toilet cubicles on either side of the toilet block. Those on the right have step-free level access, while those on the left are accessed via a single clearly-marked step at a height of 12cm.
    • All standard toilets have "Wallgate" wall recess wash basins.