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West Acre Park

West Balgrochan Road, Torrance, East Dunbartonshire, G64 4DD

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
  • This venue is situated in Torrance.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Bearsden.

Parking (Torrance Community Centre)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the rear of Torrance Community Centre, off School Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Torrance Community Centre Car Park Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Torrance Community Centre.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar wide gate further along.
    • There is also a narrower gate which has an uneven surface into the park.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on West Balgrochan Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 90cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down to and beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Access Point (Stepped Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on West Balgrochan Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading up to the park.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does not have footpaths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

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