Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: a playpark, stunt park, sports pitches, walks and a river.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Milngavie.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There are further access points all around the park, most with slopes although some have steps, with sloped access points nearby.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the main path to the east of the park near the railway and sports pitch towards Allander Water.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Main Street (B8030).
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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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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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Point
- This access point is located off the Car Park.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is stepped entry at the nearby bus stop, sloped or stepped entry at the corner of Main Street and Keystone Avenue, sloped entry and stepped entry on Keystone Avenue, a long slope off Crossveggate at the railway bridge, sloped entry beside Milngavie Railway station, sloped entry to the right of the Tesco entrance/ATM area and sloped entry near Gavin's Mill Café down from the town centre.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: a sports pitch and parkland.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and gravel.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the main path to the east of the park near the railway and sports pitch towards Allander Water.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Outdoor Spaces (Play Park)
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a sports court and a grassed play area.
- Outdoor areas consist of sand, paving slabs, concrete or tarmac and rubber matting.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main sand pit / play equipment area, the bigger swings and the bigger slide.
- The following areas have stepped access: the main sand pit / play equipment area.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
- The following play experiences are available: crawling, fitness, climbing, rocking, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), rotating, social play, swinging and sliding.
Outdoor Spaces (Stunt Park)
- The following is available in this area: a stunt park with ramps, rails and obstacles.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the ramps and bumps.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
