Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a bowling green, basketball area, play area, flora displays, a pavilion, café, picnic benches, a car park, and toilets.
Opening Times (Park)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
COVID-19 Information
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Warrington Bank Quay.
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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- There is unmarked on street standard parking along Alexandra Road.
Outside Access (Alexandra Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Alexandra Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The gates open away from you.
- The gates are double.
- The gates are permanently held open.
- The width of the gate opening is 280cm.
- There is a slight slope on the pathway leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Alexandra Road / Burnside Avenue)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the Alexandra Road / Burnside Avenue junction.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The gate opens away from you.
- The gate is single.
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gate is 135cm.
- There is a wider entrance gate to the right of the one surveyed, which is 240cm wide and was closed at the time of survey.
- There is a slight slope on the pathway leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Burnside Avenue)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Burnside Avenue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 135cm.
- There is a bollard to the centre of the entrance way.
- The distance either side of the bollard at the entrance is 65cm.
- There is a slight slope on the pathway leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Clubhouse Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- 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 width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Children's Play Area
- There are 2 heavy gates, that open away from you and are 108cm wide to enter the play area.
- The surface of the flooring in the children's play area is tarmac with a soft matt rubber surface around the play equipment.
Accessible Toilet (Clubhouse)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the clubhouse entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 178cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 10in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm (4ft).
- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the park grounds.
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Comments
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- The clubhouse is used by the local bowling club.