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Introduction (Crow Nest Park)

• Services / facilities within the grounds include adventure playground, formal lawns, greenhouse with fernery, sports facilities, walled wildflower garden and an ornamental lake.
• There is a changing places toilet within the Adventure playground with very limited access.
• Adventure Playground Changing Places link (new tab) - click here.

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Location (Crow Nest Park)

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

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Opening Times (Crow Nest Park)

• The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

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Parking (Main Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the main entrance, off Heckmondwike Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 460cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 1in).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is also parking available at the Boothroyd Lane and Cemetery Road entrances.
    
  • The parking is just off the road and in front of the access points (please see photograph 5).

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Access Point (Main entrance - Heckmondwike Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Heckmondwike Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 113cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to, and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Heckmondwike Road pedestrian entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Heckmondwike 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 towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the gates.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Access Point (Boothroyd Lane)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Boothroyd Lane.
  • 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 away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 113cm.

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Access Point (Crow Nest Park and Dewsbury Celtic Car Park Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Boothroyd Lane.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 98cm.
  • This entrance is available to the public other than on match days.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the gates.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Cemetery Road/High Street)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Cemetery 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 112cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the gates.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth and 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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Changing Places (Adventure Playground Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located within the adventure playground area.
  • The facility is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the the Adventure Playground gated entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 360cm x 244cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 264cm (8ft 8in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 183cm (6ft).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • 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.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 89cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 76cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the right of the café.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There is a 115cm doorway to access the toilets
    
  • There is a 8cm step to access the toilets.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Adventure Playground Area)

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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 opposite the adventure playground.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are low to moderate.

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Children's Play Area

• The Children's Play Area is accessed via a 103cm gateway.
  
• There is a range of children's play equipment.
  
• The play equipment is surrounded by wood chippings.
  
• There is ample seating available.

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Adventure Playground

• Access into the adventure playground is via a large gate. The gate opens toward you, is easy to open and is 176cm wide.
  
• The playground is made up of two separate areas.
  
• The first area is reached via a steep grassy slope and then a natural step down into a sandy area. The area contains large tyres and dinosaur skeleton type structures.
• The second area is reached by a steep slope which is part tarmac and part sand. The area also has a sandy surface with large and extensive adventure type play equipment.
  
• The adventure playgound provides opportunities for sliding, climbing, rocking and balancing. There is some bench seating available near both areas.

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Multi Courts

• There is a 95cm gateway to access the multicourt area.
• There is a slight slope to access the multicourt area.
• The surface of the multicourt is tarmac.
• There is bench seating available.

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Greenhouses - Friends of Crow Nest Park

• The Greenhouses are allocated ahead from the Temple entrance car park.
  
• There is slope and stepped access to the greenhouse.
  
• There is one step which is 16cm high.
  
• The slope is slight and is located in front of the greenhouse.
  
• There is level access once inside the greenhouses and the surface is block paving.
  
• The greenhouses are not open to the public, they are for use by the Friends of Crow Nest Park only.

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The Wildflower Garden

• The Wildflower Garden is located on the right of the Café building.
  
• There is sloped access to the Wildflower Garden.
  
• There is gated entrance which is 93cm wide.
• The gate is permanently held open.
  
• There is level access once in the Wildflower Garden.
  
• The pathways in the Wildflower Garden are tarmac.