Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The following is available here: an athletics track, a grassed play area, parkland and sports courts.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Kilmarnock Station.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Kilmarnock Bus Station.
- This bus station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Around
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- Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths and grassed areas.
- Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Map boards are not provided.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: equality training.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located round to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets and standard changing rooms.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located round to the right as you enter the main entrance, and in the standard changing rooms.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located to the right as you enter, in the corridor between the gym and main hall.
- There are 2 similar Changing Places facilities in the rear corridor where the changing bench can be used in either.
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Changing Facilities
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- Changing facilities with adaptations are located to the right as you enter the main entrance, near the end of the main corridor.
- Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you enter the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located round to the right as you enter the main entrance.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the side of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in the turning circle at the front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Parking (Public Car Park)
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located off Queens Drive, beside the outdoor facilities.
- The name of the car park is Ayrshire Athletics Arena Car Park / Electric Vehicle Charging Hub.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 173cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 173cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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, sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
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Circulation
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- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor along most circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Gym
- The gym is located through to the rear right of the building.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the rear rubber matted area.
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The changing room surveyed is located to the right as you enter, near the end of the main corridor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
- Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
- There is a ceiling tracking hoist.
- The hoist accesses all areas.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 239cm (width) x 325cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 173cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 82cm 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 71cm 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 wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 72cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails for the shower.
- The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located round to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 268cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 202cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 89cm 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 74cm 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 wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 75cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right as you enter the main entrance, in the corridor between the gym and main hall.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
- The dimensions of the facility are 305cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- 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 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 170cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails for the shower.
- The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a fixed height wash basin.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- 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 wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are 2 similar changing facilities in this corridor, the changing bench can be used in either.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room is located round to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is also a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Outdoor Spaces
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About
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- The following is available in this area: sports courts and an athletics track.
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Getting Around
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- There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
- 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 some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
- There is stepped access to the upper two rows.
- 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: benches.
- Seating is fixed.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Designated Seating
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions can sit next to you.
- There is a steward available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Seating is fixed.
- There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).
