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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a public park containing standard and accessible toilets, a children's play area and paddling pool, playing fields, walking and cycling trails, and nature areas.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Ipswich.

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Parking (Stoke Park Drive)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the west of the park, off Stoke Park Drive.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are no Blue Badge bays within the car park.

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Parking (Wherstead Road)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the east of the park, off Wherstead Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are no blue badge bays available in this car park.
  • This car park is in two sections, one either side of the railway bridge. On the park side of the bridge, there are 8 marked parking spaces with a block paving surface. On the other side of the bridge, parking is on the roadside verge, which has an uneven surface that may be muddy. The roadway under the railway bridge has no pavement to separate pedestrians any light traffic.

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Access Point (Stoke Park Drive)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the far end of the Stoke Park Drive Car Park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is an open gap for access past a barrier.
  • The width of the gap is 145cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • There is a locked gate for emergency vehicle access only. Either side of this gate, there are gaps between bollards - 80cm wide to the left and 145cm wide to the right of the gate. The path surface is uneven here and may be muddy at times.

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Access Point (Wherstead Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Wherstead Road, at the far end of the car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 136cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • This access point is comprised of two gates next to each other. The wide gate has an opening width of 276cm, but a single bollard in the centre gives it a useable width of 136cm. The narrow gate has an opening width of 96cm. Both gates are permanently held open whenever the park is, and have an uneven surface.

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Access Point (Monmouth Close)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Monmouth Close.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 122cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • There are anti-cycling railings with a maximum width of 122cm. The gate itself is permanently held open whenever the park is, and is well over 180cm wide. This access point leads into a wooded area. Paths have a very uneven surface, which may be muddy at times.

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Access Point (Glamorgan Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Glamorgan Road, at the far northern end of the park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 83cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • There are anti-cycling railings with a maximum width of 83cm. The gate itself is permanently held open whenever the park is, and is 126cm wide.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the footpath leading from Glamorgan Road to the access 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.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the threshold of the park access gate.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Access Point (Neath Drive East)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the eastern end of Neath Drive, providing access to the far northern portion of the park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 126cm.
  • The gate is permanently held open whenever the park is.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down from Neath Drive to the access 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.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the gate's threshold.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Access Point (Neath Drive West)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Neath Drive.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 117cm.
  • The gate is permanently held open whenever the park is.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before and after the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).

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Access Point (Lanercost Way)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Lanercost Way.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 182cm.
  • The gate is permanently held open whenever the park is.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before and after the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the gate's threshold.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Park

• The venue has its own car park.
• Access to the park is via a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient, a ramped/sloped path with a steep gradient, a stepped path and an uneven path.

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• Access Around the Park View
  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
  • The park has step free access throughout.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• Staff and Services View
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • Toilet and/or changing facilities include; accessible toilet(s) and standard toilet(s).
• Other Facilities View
  • Other facilities in the park include; a football pitch and children's play area.
• Additional Information View
  • There is a children's paddling pool located approximately 150m from the Wherstead Road Entrance. This is open from 10:00-17:00 daily, and accessed via a manual, heavy gate, which opens towards you (pull). The gate has an opening width of 100cm. There is a short but very steep ramp on the gate's threshold, with no handrails. The children's playground is also located approximately 150m from the Wherstead Road Entrance. This is accessed via one of two manual, heavy gates, which open away from you (push). The gates have an opening width of 107cm. There is a steep ramp after one of the gates leading down into the playground, with no handrails. There are slopes throughout the park, some of which are steep (especially to the north of the park). There is level access from both car parks and associated access points to the main children's play area and paddling pool. All surfaces throughout the park are uneven, with many being very uneven.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 95m (103yd 2ft) from the Wherstead Road Access Point.
  • This accessible toilet is located up the path on the right as you enter from the Wherstead Road Access Point, opposite the Rose Garden.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 184cm (4ft 9in x 6ft).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • As the park is not staffed, there is no guarantee anyone will come to your assistance if you use the emergency alarm. You must also have your own Radar key to access the facility for this reason.
  • There is level access into the facility itself, but not from any of the access points as there are several slopes within the park.
  • The path on the approach to the toilet has an uneven surface.
  • The flush is a pull chain which is 130cm from the floor.
  • There is a small raised threshold on the door to access the toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter from the Wherstead Road Access Point, opposite the Rose Garden.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 95m (103yd 2ft) from the Wherstead Road Access Point.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a 6cm step on the door's threshold to access the female toilets.
  • There is an 18cm step on the approach to the male toilets, followed by an 8cm step on the door's threshold. Within the toilets, there is a 12cm step up to the urinals.
  • Due to the many slopes within the park, there is not level access to the facilities from any of the access points.

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Level Change (Wherstead Road Access Point to Toilet Block)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you enter from the Wherstead Road Access Point.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas all around the park.