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Sands Recreation Ground

Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3JL

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located down the access road from Huddersfield Road, between the recreation ground and the pool and fitness centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 4 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Right of Car Park)

  • This access point is located on the right side of the car park.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is open access.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, sports pitches and a sports court.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a skateboard park.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber mulch or rubber bark, grass, block paving and rubber matting.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the children's play area, sports pitches, courts, skateboard park and basketball court.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.