Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a basket ball court, bowling green, children's playground, sport pitches, tennis courts, seating and a cafe.
Opening Times (Cafe)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Devonport.
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 not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 430cm (7ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located off Exmouth Road.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Fore Street Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Fore Street.
- 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 both ways.
- The gate is difficult to 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 steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Exmouth Road Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Exmouth Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Inside Access (Park)
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Park)
- There are several uneven paths around the park.
- The surface of the paths is tarmac.
Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Level Change (Cafe Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the left hand side of the café.
- 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not 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).
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the café.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the cafe entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the side of the cafe.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of cafe staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 265cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail, however it is not 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 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 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 high 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 medium.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the accessible toilet.
- The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the café entrance.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 235cm x 265cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails.
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Comments
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- The changing table is damaged in the middle and the overhead hoist is currently not in working order (March 2021).
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 to the side of the cafe.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets 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 to the side of the cafe.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).
Additional Info
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.