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West Park

Hoe Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2PA

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Introduction

  • There are not set opening times for the park.
  • There is a fun park area at the side of the park which includes crazy golf, trampolines and children's cars.
  • This section was closed at the time of research.
  • A children's play area is also available next to the fun park.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in West Hoe, Plymouth.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Hoe Road )

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the park.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are light.
  • The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

Outside Access (Pier Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the site.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open (no doors).
  • The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There are moderate slopes on the concrete path which runs between the entrances.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Hoe Road Gate.
    • This accessible toilet is located in a cubicle in the standard male toilet.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • There is an identical cubicle in the female toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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 poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are poor.

Standard Toilet(s)

Level Change (WC Block)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the paths leading to the toilets.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Additional Info

  • Children are welcomed at the venue.