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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a park, ponds, glasshouse garden areas and reptile house, play areas, viewpoint, gardens and wooded areas.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a pitch and putt golf, tennis courts and sports facilities.

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Opening Times

• The park is open at all times, however, the specific facilities within the park are subject to opening times.
• The glasshouse and front gardens are opened to the public:
• Monday to Thursday: 10.00 to 15.30.
• Friday: 10.00 to 15.00.
• Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 to 15.30.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Queens Park.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is generally only available in the surrounding streets but may be made available near the glasshouse by advance arrangement.

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Outside Access (Langside Avenue and Pollockshaws Road Access Point)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the east of the park on Langside Avenue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 300cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are many similar entrances to the east with some more level ones on Pollockshaws Road.
  • The main narrower gates at Polockshows Road / Balvicar Street have a cobbled surface.

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Outside Access (Queen's Drive Access Point)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the north of the park on Queen's Drive.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are similar gates on either side here.
  • There is a steep slope down to the right beyond these gates.
  • There are further similar entrances on Queen's Drive.

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Outside Access (Langside Road Access Point)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the south of the park on Langside Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to and beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • The Glasshouse is located along to the left from this entrance.

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Outside Access (Glasshouse Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the south of the park.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to and beyond the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
• Comments View
  • The first set of doors describes the gate access.
  • There are further sets of double doors beyond the entrance to the different parts of the buildings.
  • The doors to the toilets in the Tropical & Economic glasshouse are 70cm wide as one door is locked.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The door to the reptile house is 71cm in width.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading over a water feature towards the toilets.
• 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 the right going up.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There is some outdoor gym equipment to the north of the park.

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Level Change (Flagpole and Viewpoint)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the central viewpoint.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the flagpole.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The ramp bypasses some steps but not the final 3 shallow ones which may require assistance to overcome.
  • There is a cobbled surface around the flagpole viewpoint at the top.

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Accessible Toilet (Glasshouse - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the glasshouse entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located through to the right of the Glasshouse Gardens.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 207cm x 195cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • 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 general domestic 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are 68cm and 71cm wide doorways to pass through just before the toilets.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Glasshouse)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located through to the rear right of the Glasshouse Gardens.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Glasshouse entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located to the left from the main Glasshouse corridor.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.