Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the park, playgrounds, gardens, toilet block, band stand and a kiosk selling snacks in the summer months.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sudbury.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
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 not available.
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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 permitted on the roads surrounding the park area.
Access Point (Chantry Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Chauntry Road and the Corner of Camps Road.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There is a single bollard at the entry point which is 95cm high.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading into the park towards the toilet block.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Recreation Road and Mill Hill)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the junction of Recreation Road and Mill Hill.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There are various bollards at this access point which are 100cm high and have a minimum width between them of 180cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from access point into the park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Recreation Road and Clements Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the corner of Recreation Road and Clements Lane.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards have a height of 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the access point into the park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Clements Lane and Camps Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the corner of Clements Lane and Camps 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.
- There is a single bollard at this access point that is 100cm high.
Level Change (Access to Children's Play Area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entry gate.
- There is/are 3 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 deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Children's Play Area
- There is a children's play area near the Chauntry Road access point.
- This is accessed via a spring gate that opens towards you and is 105cm wide.
- The play area has various forms of slides, swings and climbing equipment.
Park Area
- There are various slopes throughout the park.
- The majority of the paths are tarmac but some are compressed earth and may be difficult to navigate when wet.
- There are various bench seats at locations throughout the park.
Eating and Drinking (Splash Pad Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the counter.
- The standard height for tables is 74cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is no internal access to the Café. Food and drinks are ordered from the serving window. Table and seating is picnic benches only.
Splash Pad Area
- There is a Splash Pad area located alongside the Children's Play area.
- This area is accessed via a spring gate that opens towards you.
- This gate is 105cm wide.
- The water features are operated by pressing pads within the area.
Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the toilet attendent.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 77cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Separate baby changing facilities are available within the toilet block.
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the 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 in the toilet block.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located in the toilet block at the access point on Chauntry Road.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 20m from the Chauntry Road and Camps Road access point.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.