Access Guide
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 Swinton.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 480cm x 360cm (15ft 9in x 11ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Main Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the front of the venue, on Old Warren Vale.
- 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.
Access Point (Rosehill Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Rosehill 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 125cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Access Point (Warren Vale)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Warren Vale.
- 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.
Access Point (Thorogate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Thorogate.
- 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 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the access point.
Access Point (Park Grove)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of Park Grove.
- 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 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
The Pavilion Tearoom
- The Pavilion Tearoom is on the right of the car park.
- There is a moderate ramp to the left of the entrance.
- There is a single door to access the ice cream parlour.
- The width of the single door entrance is 78cm (2ft 5in).
- The door opens towards you (pull).
Basket Ball Court
- The basket ball court is located on the right of the main entrance to the park.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the basket ball court.
- There is open access point at front and rear which is 90cm wide.
- There is also an open gate on right side of the court which is 125cm wide.
Skate/BMX Park
- The skate/BMX park is located to the right of the Pavilion Tearoom.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the skate park.
- The surface is concrete.
- There are various slopes used by the skate/BMX riders.
Crazy Golf
- There is level access to a crazy golf course.
- Golf clubs and golf balls can be hired from the Pavilion Tea room, which is next to the golf course.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the Pavilion Ice Cream Parlour.
- 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 a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the Pavilion Ice Cream Parlour.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 260cm (7ft 5in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 168cm (5ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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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 medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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 on the grass areas around the park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.