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Central Park

Mayflower Drive, Plymouth, PL2 3DG

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a park and recreation ground with multiple facilities available.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: The Meadow Cafe, a playground, football and rugby pitches, tennis courts, bowls greens, disc golf, pitch and putt, a skate park and numerous walking and cycling paths.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There are many access points throughout the park with varying levels of access.
    • The most accessible access point is via the Mayflower Drive B Car Park, next to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the path gradients around the park have slopes that vary between slight and steep.
    • The following areas have stepped access: access to the Meadow Cafe from the playground area has stepped access.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
    • The toilets with adaptations and standard toilets are located at The Meadow Cafe.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within The Meadow Cafe.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located at The Meadow Cafe, in front of the building.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at The Meadow Cafe.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Mayflower Drive.
    • The name of the car park is Mayflower Drive B Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Access Point

  • This access point is located off the public car park, next to the Blue Badge bays.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 227cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, sports courts, parkland, gardens and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a cafe and a skate park.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the path gradients around the park have slopes that vary between slight and steep.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to the Meadow Cafe from the playground area.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a playground 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, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing, fitness and social play.

Eating and Drinking (The Meadow Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Meadow Cafe is located at the top of Central Park, ahead and to the right as you enter the park from the public car park.
    • The most accessible route has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the cafe.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 82cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Meadow Cafe - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located immediately to the right as you enter The Meadow Cafe.
    • The distance from The Meadow Cafe entrance is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, and unshaded light sources.