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Dawson Park

Abroath Road, Dundee, DD5 1JX

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Dundee.
  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Broughty Ferry.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located off Caenlochan Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 460cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a further car park off Dunnottar Place offering more Blue Badge bays, as shown in photographs 5 to 8.
    • There is some further standard parking off Starthern Road near Ellieslea Road, as shown in photographs 9 and 10.

Access Point (Caenlochan Road Car Park Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off the Caenlochan Road car park.
    • There is 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.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance at the other side of this car park which leads to a grass field, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.

Access Point (Dunnottar Place Car Park Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off the Dunnottar Place car park.
    • There is 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.
    • There are bollards at this access point.

Access Point (Strathern Road Car Park Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off the Strathern Road car park.
    • There is 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.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 similar entrances to the main park from here, and another to a smaller garden area.

Access Point (Caenlochan Place Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Caenlochan Place Entrance.
    • 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.
    • There are bollards at this access point.

Access Point (Arbroath Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Arbroath Road.
    • 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is difficult to open.

Access Point (Fairfield Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Fairfield Road, near Arbroath Road junction.
    • 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 away from you (push).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 120cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance leads to the sports field, with no solid paths.

Access Point (Dawson Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Fairfield Road, opposite Dawson Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is difficult to open.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • There is a play park to the east of the park, near the Caenlochan car park.
    • There is outdoor fitness equipment near the play area.
    • The tennis courts require a code for entry and is available by booking at DundeeTennis.com
    • There are astroturf sports pitches near the centre of the park which were locked at the time of the survey.
    • There are grass sports pitches to the west of the park towards Fairfield Road.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 165m (180yd 1ft) from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance, opposite the tennis courts.
    • 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 outwards.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 208cm x 213cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 12in).
    • 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 138cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is push.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm did not sound when tested.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin 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 the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
    • 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 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 good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Level Change (Accessible and Female Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the accessible toilet entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the accessible toilet entrance.
  • There is/are 2 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).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the accessible toilet.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 165m (180yd 1ft) from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 160m (174yd 2ft) from the Caenlochan Road car park entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Comments View
    • The male toilet was locked at the time of survey in January 2023.

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