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Victoria Park

Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1DU

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Knutsford Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 190cm.
    • There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 233cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 2m from Victoria Park Arena Car Park.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a very easy 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.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Car Park Entrance)

  • This access point is located Knutsford Road.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.

Access Point (Pedestrian Footway Entrance off Knutsford Road)

  • This access point is located off Knutsford Road just past bridge.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The gate is left open during the day.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.

Access Point (A Frame Barrier Entrance)

  • This access point is located off Knutsford road on the bridge.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 41cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

Access Point (Stringer Crescent A Frame gate)

  • This access point is located off Stringer Crescent.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 41cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Access Point (Howley Suspension Bridge)

  • This access point is located off Riverside Close.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, sports pitches, sports courts, an athletics ground, parkland, woodland and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, compact earth, uncompacted earth and loose stones.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • 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, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible and or tactile).

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the front of the park, to the left of the car park entrance.
    • The distance from Blue Badge Bay is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, uneven surfaces and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 127cm (width) x 247cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located next to the Victoria Park Arena Car Park.
  • The distance from the nearest Blue Badge Bay is 24m.
  • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces, manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.