Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a skate park, multi-sports courts, bowling greens, a miniature steam railway, a children's playground, an ornamental lake, a community room, and a cafe.
- The Conservatory Café link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield.
Parking (Greenhead Park Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Charges apply to non Blue Badge holders. The maximum stay for all vehicles is 3 hours.
- The car park is located on Park Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 440cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the park.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the park.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- 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.
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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 Blue Badge on street parking at the following locations.: -
- Park Drive South: -
- Approximately 200m from the Greenhead Park and Car Park access point.
- The dimensions of these bays are 180cm by 660cm.
- There are 2 spaces here.
- Park Drive South: -
- These bays are located to the right of the Park Drive South access point.
- The dimensions of the bays are 210cm by 630cm.
- There are 2 spaces here.
- Park Drive: -
- These bays are located to the left of the Park Drive Central access point.
- The dimensions of the bays are 200cm by 570cm.
- There are 2 spaces here.
- Park Drive: -
- These bays are located to the right of the Park Drive North Entrance.
- The dimensions of the bays are200cm by 650cm.
- There are 2 bays here.
- Standard unmarked parking is available on all of the streets surrounding the park.
Access Point (Park Drive South)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Drive South.
- 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 in front of and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Gledholt Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the corner of Gledholt Road and Park Drive.
- 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 112cm.
- There are 2 entrance gates. The gate surveyed was to the right. There is a similar gate to the left.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Park Drive - North)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Drive towards Gledholt 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 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 in front of the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Park Drive Central)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Drive.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of, and in, the access point entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Park Avenue)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park 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.
- The width of the gap is 127cm.
- The access point surveyed was to the left. There is a similar access point to the right.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Park Avenue/Greenhead Park Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Avenue, leading to the park and car park.
- 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 134cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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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Comments
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- There are sports areas including Crown Green bowling, tennis courts and a skate park.
- Some paths have bollards. The width varies.
- There are some uneven surfaces on paths caused by tree roots.
- Some routes have steps.
- The height and number of steps varies throughout the park.
- Areas with steps can be avoided by following the ramp/slope routes.
Children's Adventure Play Area
- The children's play area is located ahead as you enter via the Park Drive South access point.
- The children's play area is approximately 20m from the Park Drive South access point.
- There is step free access throughout the children's play area.
- There are steep slopes throughout the children's play area.
- There is bench seating without armrests.
- There are picnic benches.
- The surface of the children's play area is chipped bark.
- There is a range of play equipment including, swinging, climbing, balancing and sliding.
Children's Playground
- The children's playground is located in the centre of Greenhead Park facing the bandstand.
- The children's playground is approximately 200m from the Park Avenue access point.
- There is step free access throughout most of the children's playground.
- There is a range of play equipment including, swinging, climbing, sliding and visual.
- The play equipment surface is foam rubber or artificial grass.
- There are pathways throughout the area.
- Some pathways are less than 120cm wide.
- There are some slight and steep slopes throughout the area.
- There are medium height steps to access some of the play equipment.
- There are picnic benches.
Bowling Green and Croquet Lawn
- The bowling green and croquet lawn is located to the left as you enter via the Park Drive South access point.
- The bowling green and croquet lawn is approximately 25m from the Park Drive South access point.
- The bowling green and croquet lawn is on 2 levels.
- There is a steep slope on the pathway to access the bowling green and croquet lawn on the lower level.
- The slope is over 150cm wide and does not have handrails.
- There are pathways around the bowling green and croquet lawn.
- The pathways are level tarmac and there is bench seating without armrests at regular intervals.
- The surface of the bowling green and croquet lawn area is grass and there is a deep 35cm step to access it on both levels.
- The bowling green and croquet lawn upper level can be accessed from the main pathway in the park.
- There is level access from the park main pathway.
- Alternatively there are 2 sets of steps from the lower level to the upper level.
- The steps are medium height (17cm) and have a handrail which is easy to grip, on both sides.
- The steps have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- There is also a set of steps at the very top of the upper level, on the right leading from the main park pathway.
- There are 7 medium height (18cm) steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked, they have a handrail on either side which is easy to grip.
- The steps have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The bowling green and croquet lawn is used for bowling and croquet only.
Outside Access (Greenhead Park Pavilion)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Pavilion, facing the Bowling Pavilion.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 178cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The step is on an incline and the depth varies.
- There is a level area to the left of the step which is 85cm wide.
- Both the level area and the step are obstructed by a drainage channel.
- The pavilion is used by the Friends of Greenhead Park, the bowling and croquet clubs.
Inside Access (Greenhead Park Pavilion)
- 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 good.
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Comments
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- There is a table.
- The chairs do not have armrests.
Opening Times (Park, Café and Toilets)
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
- March and April – 07:00 to 20:00 May, June, July and August - 07:00 to 22:00 September and October - 07:00 to 20:00 November, December, January and February - 07:00 to 18:00. The Café in the Park is open daily from 09:00 to 15:00.
- The Changing Place is open during park opening hours to anyone with a radar key.
- The public toilets including the accessible toilet are open during park opening hours.
Outside Access (Café in the Park - Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the café.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 93cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Outside Access (Café in the Park - Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the café.
- 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 76cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There is also a separate entrance with a deep step to enter, as shown in photograph 4.
Eating and Drinking (Café in the Park)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the main path ahead as you enter via the Park Drive South access point.
- 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 approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 74cm.
- There is not 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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Comments
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- There is additional seating on the balcony at the front of the café.
- The tables are 68cm high to the underside.
- The chairs do have armrests.
- There is an outdoor seating area at the rear of the café with picnic benches.
Community Room
- The Community Room is located to the left of Café in the Park.
- Activities in the room include weekly art & wellbeing sessions, chair yoga, big band and Caribbean dance sessions, imaginative play for pre-school children, and a Long Covid support group.
- There is also a monthly Communication Café for people with communication difficulties.
- Other meetings and one off events/activities are advertised on the Friends of Greenhead Park website which can be viewed here
- The room is equipped with tables and chairs which are kept in a storage cupboard when not in use.
- There is internal access to the public toilets from the room.
Changing Places (Next to Café in the Park)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located externally, to the left of the Café in the Park rear entrance.
- The facility is approximately 35m (114ft) from the the Café in the Park rear entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is 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 high visual contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- 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 outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 108cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 301cm .
- 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.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 152cm (4ft 11in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 83cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 61cm.
- 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 was not working at the time of the survey.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 187cm (6ft 1in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- 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 not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm .
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 102cm .
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm .
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
- At the time of the survey there was no wide paper roll nor any paper towels in the dispensers.
Toilet with Adaptations (Café in the Park - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the café entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the café.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 256cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 general domestic waste 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (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 poor.
- There is a low visual 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 poor.
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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 cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Café in the Park)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the café along the left wall.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the café entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
Level Change (Park Toilet Block and Café in the Park Front Entrance and Balcony)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the toilet block and café, in the park front balcony.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Entrance (Park Toilet Block)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the toilet block.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
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Comments
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- The toilet block is located ahead (approximately 60m), as you enter the park from the Park Drive South access point.
- Please see the separate level change section titled Park Toilet Block and Café Front Entrance and Balcony for ramp and slope information.
Parent and Baby Room (Park Toilet Block)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located in the toilet block, located ahead (approximately 60m), on the main path as you exit via the Park Drive South access point.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 2m from the toilet block entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Park Toilet Block - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the toilet block entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block, located ahead (approximately 60m), on the main path as you exit via the Park Drive South access point.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 122cm (4ft 6in x 4ft).
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 not a toilet roll holder.
- 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 low visual 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 good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Park Toilet Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block, located ahead (approximately 60m), on the main path as you exit via the Park Drive South access point.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located around the park.
- Home visits / services are not available.
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Comments
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- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog (by the Café in the Park when it is open).
