Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The following is available here: gardens, a grassed play area, parkland, a playground and trails.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Hartlepool Station.
- This 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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- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some walkways.
- Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths.
- Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Map boards are provided.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Colwyn Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
- The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 333cm (width) x 637cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without 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.
- Free parking is restricted to 1 hour.
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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 not a designated drop-off point available.
Accessible Entrance
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Access Point
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- This access point is located off Colwyn Road.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the access point.
- There is a double gate at this access point.
- The gates are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 365cm.
- The gates have a high colour contrast.
Outdoor Spaces
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- The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, parkland and walkways.
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Getting Around
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- There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete and tarmac.
- The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
- There is no signage in this area.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- There is not step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some walkways.
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Playground
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- The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
- The following play experiences are available: climbing, balancing and crawling.
- Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
- Routes around the play equipment are less than 150cm wide.
