Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Victoria Park Stadium and Victoria Park Sports Arena.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Warrington Bank Quay.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located off Knutsford Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 240cm (7ft 10in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Car Park Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in the car park area.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
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Comments
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- There is a locked gate for vehicles at this entrance.
- The width of the gate entrance is 400cm (13ft).
- There are a number of pedestrian access points into the park.
- The width of the pedestrian access points are 120cm (3ft 10in).
Access Point (Knutsford Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located Knutsford Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 90cm.
- There is a gate entrance for vehicles. The width of the gate entrance is 400cm (13ft). There is a further open pedestrian entrance to the right of the gate. There is a bollard in the centre of this entrance. The width between the bollards is 120cm (3ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac, gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are 3 football pitches and 2 rugby pitches within the park.
- There is bench seating in the children's play areas.
Children's Play Area and Skateboard Park
- There are 2 swing gates to enter the children's play area.
- The width of the gates is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The gates open towards you (pull).
- The surface of the play area is tarmac with soft matt landing surrounding the play equipment.
- There is also a skateboard area with enclosed fence there are various ramps slopes and steps with the skateboard area.
Outside Access (Changing Rooms)
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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 and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope does not 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 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 14cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The entrance to the changing block is 63m from the car park entrance.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the changing room entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the sport fields pitches.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing block.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.
Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing block.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the changing block entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the toilet block to the left as you enter the car park entrance.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 250cm (4ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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.
- There is a low 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.
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Comments
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- Your own radar key is required to enter the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the toilet block.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the toilet block.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
Level Change (Toilet Block- Female)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Level Change (Toilet Block - Male)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The male toilets are located at the rear of the toilet block.