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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, a cafe kiosk, a paddling pool and public toilets, but all are undergoing refurb.

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• Comments View
  • Cassiobury Park is currently undergoing refurbishment works, which are due to be complete in November 2016.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Watford Junction.
• The nearest underground station is Watford.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Free parking is limited to 2hrs.
    All users, including Blue Badge holders, are required to register their vehicle for free parking at the parking machines.
  • The car park is located on Gade Avenue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 550cm (12ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Gade Avenue entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Gade Avenue entrance.
  • 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 have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 270cm (8ft 10in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Rickmansworth Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Rickmansworth Road.
  • There is 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.

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Access Point (Shepherds Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Shepherds Road.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.

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Access Point (Gade Avenue)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Gade Avenue Car Park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There are bollards at this access point.

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Access Point (Giddings Grove)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Giddings Grove.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens both ways.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 130cm.

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Parks and Gardens

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

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 play areas around the park and there are paddling pools which are open during the summer months.

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Outside Access (The Hub - Cafe Entrance)

• 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Outside Access (The Hub - Toilet Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Outside Access (The Hub - Staff / Changing Place Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, on the lower level.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is mainly used for staff but is also used to gain access to the changing place.

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Inside Access (The Hub)

• There is 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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Eating and Drinking (The Hub)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located on the first floor of the hub.
• 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.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the the hub - cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• 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.

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Changing Places (The Hub)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the lower floor of the hub.
  • The facility is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the hub - staff / changing place entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a pool attendant.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 390cm x 300cm (12ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Hub)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the the hub - toilet block entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block, to the right of the hub building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 215cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Hub)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the toilet block to the right of the building.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the the hub - toilet block entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Eating and Drinking (Paddling Pools)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located in the paddling pools, on the lower ground floor of the hub.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Paddling Pools)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the paddling pools.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the paddling pools, on the lower ground floor of the hub.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Paddling Pools)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the paddling pools.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a hook.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 250cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • 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).
• 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Paddling Pools)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the paddling pools.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.