Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include two children's play areas, skate park, football pitch, table tennis table and an outdoor gym.
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Comments
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- The park in in a hilly area, with some sloping paths that are long and steep.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Gypsy Hill.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Salter's Hill.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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 also free unmarked standard on street parking in Elder Road.
Access Point (Elder Road / A214 - Central Hill Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the corner of Elder Road and A214 - Central Hill.
- There is 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 110cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Elder Road Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Elder Road.
- There is 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 95cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Benton's Rise Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Benton's Rise.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 150cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Access Point (Finch Avenue Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of Finch Avenue.
- There is 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 126cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Salter's Hill Entrance - No Gate Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Salter's Hill.
- 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 60cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The width of the path beyond the access point is 60cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Salter's Hill - Squeeze Gaps Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Salter's Hill.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access past a barrier.
- The width of the gap is 118cm.
- There is a zebra crossing with tactile paving in front of this entrance as shown in photograph 4.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- There are two other similar access points along Salter's Hill with steep access as shown in photographs 6, 7, 8 & 9.
Access Point (Salter's Hill - Café Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Salter's Hill.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access past a barrier.
- The width of the gap is 101cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front and 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 steep and slight 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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- Some paths are across grassed areas.
- Some of the tarmac paths are cracked and uneven as shown in photographs 25 and 26.
Outside Exercise, Table Tennis and Basketball
- There is level access to the exercise equipment, table tennis and basketball area.
- The width of the open access point is 126cm.
- The surface of the flooring in this area is rubber.
- The height of the table for table tennis is 73cm.
- The exercise equipment available includes a hand bike, leg press, lat pull down, cross trainer, dips / leg raise and assisted pull up.
Access Point (Skate Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the east side of the skate park.
- 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 70cm.
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Comments
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- There are some uneven surfaces at the entrance gate.
- There is a second entrance gate near to the Benton's Rise entrance which is 66cm wide.
- There are uneven surfaces leading to grass at this gate.
Skate Park
- There are many level changes ranging from easy to steep within the Skate Park.
- The surface of the flooring in the area is concrete and grass.
- There are benches available within the Skate Park.
Access Point (Children's Play Area)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located close to the Salter's Hill - Squeeze Gap entrance.
- 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 easy to open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
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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.
Children's Play Areas
- There are two children's play areas.
- The one located nearest to Salters Hill and the Hungry Hippo Café is enclosed by fencing.
- There is a range of conventional play equipment (photographs 1 - 4).
- There are rubber safety surfaces and tarmac, but there are some worn and uneven areas.
- There is a second play area to the north which is accessed directly from the main paths and grassed area.
- There is a range of activities including climbing, water and sand play and some sound and sensory activities (photographs 5 - 8).
- There is step-free access to some of the high level activities.
Counter (The Hungry Hippo Café)
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- The height of the counter is 92cm (3ft).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The café is near to Salter's Hill and one of the children's playgrounds.
- It is usually open in the afternoons, but opening times vary according to the seasons and the weather.
- The café serves a range of hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks to eat at the outside tables.
- There are picnic benches and tables with chairs without armrests.
- The café accepts cash payments only.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Benton's Rise entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the female toilets, in the toilet block, opposite the skate park.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- This is a female facility.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 241cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 11in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not 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 not 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 the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 95cm (3ft 1in).
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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 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 moderate to good.
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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 cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Male)
- 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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Benton's Rise entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the male toilets, in the toilet block opposite the skate park.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- This is a male facility.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 200cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- 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 the right.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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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 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 good.
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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.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 107cm (3ft 6in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 opposite the skate park.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Benton's Rise entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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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 cubicles.