Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a dedicated picnic spot, free car parking, local nature reserve, mature woodland, ornamental gardens, ornamental lake, park events, Parkridge Cafe, pond, sensory garden, tennis courts and walking trails.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Solihull.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
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 can 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 500cm x 500cm (16ft 5in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Parking is free for 3 hours then parking charges apply for non Blue Badge users.
- The car park is open from 08.00.
- During the summer (April - September) the car park closes between 20.00 and 21.00.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Level Change (Car Park Entrancec)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
Outside Access (New Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on New Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Level Change (New Road Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Heather Garden
- The Heather Garden is situated within the grounds of the park opposite the car park entrance.
Children's Play Area
- There is a gate. 120cm wide that opens towards you to enter the play area. The surface of the play area is tarmac with soft matt landing areas around the equipment.
Tennis Courts
- There are 4 all weather surfaced tennis courts within the grounds of the park. There are 3 deep steps without handrails to access the tennis courts from the pathway.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.