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Florence Park

Cornwallis Road, Oxford , OX4 3JZ

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Opening & Closing Times

  • Florence Park is open from 08:00 every day.
  • The closing times throughout the year are;
  • January: 16:30
  • February: 17:30
  • March GMT: 18:00
  • March BST: 20:00
  • April: 20:00
  • May: 21:00
  • June: 21:00
  • July: 21:00
  • August: 20:30
  • September: 19:00
  • October BST: 18:00
  • October GMT: 17:00
  • November: 16:30
  • December: 16:00.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in Rymers Lane, to the left as you enter through the Rymers Lane 1 access point.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Campbell Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Campbell 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 144cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Cricket Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Cricket 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.
    • The width of the gap is 115cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Florence Park Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Florence Park Road.
    • 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 134cm.
    • The width of the entrance shown in the 3rd photograph is 91cm.

Access Point (Rymers Lane 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Rymers 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 127cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Rymers Lane 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Rymers 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 121cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Access Point (Rymers Lane 3)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Rymers Lane.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Outside Access (The Flo Café)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the café.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Inside Access (The Flo Café)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Eating and Drinking (The Flo Café)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the centre of the park.
  • 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.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the café entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 77cm.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / 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.

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 slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Children's Play Area

  • The closest access point to the play area is Rymers Lane 1.
  • The gates to enter the play area open away from you (push), are heavy and 107cm wide.
  • One of the park entrances has 2 steps immediately in front.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and do not have handrails.
  • The highest step is 14cm high.
  • The play area is fenced off.
  • The surface of the play area varies from dirt, grass, loose chippings, soft rubber matting and sand.
  • There are picnic tables throughout the park.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Rymers Lane 1 access point.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the toilet building.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet was closed at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front of the toilet block, to the right as you enter through the Rymers Lane 1 access point.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Rymers Lane 1 access point.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

Level Change (Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the toilet block.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Additional Info

  • 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 throughout the park.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.