Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Park Pavilion cafe, a bowling green, water feature, and tennis and basketball courts.
Opening Times (Park)
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
Opening Times (The Pavilion Cafe)
- Monday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Tuesday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Wednesday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Thursday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Friday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Saturday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Sunday 10:30 - 15:30.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Widnes.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is parking available on the residential streets surrounding the park near all entry points.
Access Point (Main Entrance Birchfield Avenue)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located Birchfield Avenue.
- There is 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 permanently held open.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There are vehicle security bollard beyond the entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway in front of and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Fairfield Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Fairfield Road.
- There is 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 96cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Appleton Village)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Appleton Village.
- There is 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 permanently held open.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Lockett Road / Birchfield Avenue)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the corner of Lockett Road / Birchfield Avenue.
- There is 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 permanently held open.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Outside Access (The Pavilion)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
Eating and Drinking (The Pavilion)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Pavilion Cafe)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 270cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 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 bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s) (The Pavilion Cafe)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located just inside the cafe entrance.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.