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Ashton Gardens

Clifton Drive North, Lytham St Annes , FY8 2NY

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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 right of the pavilion café.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right side of the pavilion café.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located externally, to the right side of the pavilion café, using the toilet with adaptations.
    • At the time of the survey (Feb 26) there is a 40p charge to access both toilets. If using a RADAR key then access is free.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Access Point (St George's Road )

  • This access point is located on St George's Road.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The double gated entrance is 340cm wide. The single gated entrances either side are 120cm wide.

Access Point (St George's Square 1)

  • This access point is located on St George's Square.
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The width of the entrance is 300cm. There is a bollard to the centre of the entrance way, reducing the width to approximately 150cm either side.

Access Point (Clifton Drive North)

  • This access point is located on Clifton Drive North.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 310cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual gate.
  • The second gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The second gate has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (St George's Square 2)

  • This access point is located on St George's Square.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The width of the opening is 350cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, formal gardens and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: several bowling greens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber mulch or rubber bark and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some footpaths.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some of the play equipment.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have narrow gaps and uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding and climbing.
    • The fenced area is for younger children.
    • There is a large sandy area with various equipment.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located externally to the right side of the pavilion.
    • The distance from the pavilion entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is not 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 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is no flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 116cm and 158cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The soap and the dryer are integral in the wash basin unit and come on automatically.
    • The toilet flushes automatically on entering the toilet.
    • A RADAR key is required for access.