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Stanley Park Golf Club

Blackpool Park Golf Club, North Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8LS

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the Accessible Entrance and then to the right after the bar.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the Main Entrance.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located to the left from the Main Entrance, at the rear left of the club house.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the ladies locker room on the right side of the clubhouse, and in the gents locker room at the rear left of the club house.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the side and rear of the professionals shop.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building, next to the Blue Badge bays.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 117cm.
  • The door will be opened from the inside.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Main Entrance Golf Club)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the club house.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a step on the threshold which is 7cm high.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step on the threshold which is 7cm high.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Club House)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the centre of the lounge area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the snooker tables.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, stools and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Changing Area (Gents Locker Room)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the left side of the club house at the external entrance.
    • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 85m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The internal route to the gents locker room has stepped access from the Main Entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm.

Changing Area (Ladies Locker Room)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located at the right end of the club house.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has steps, manual doors and narrow openings.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, a changing bench and lockers.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is an external route to the locker room, which has 2 steps and a manual door.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the Accessible Entrance and then to the right after the bar.
    • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow openings.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 119cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Pro's Shop)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Pro's Shop.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 11cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step on the threshold which is 7cm high.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Pro's Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The counter surveyed was the payment counter.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the payment counter is 109cm.
    • The card payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Golf Course)

  • The following is available in this area: a golf course.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some paths, with a mixture of slight and steep gradients.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • The paths vary from wide to narrow.