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Arrowe Country Park

Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 5LW

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within The Hub.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located within The Hub, to the right of the café service counter.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located to the right of The Hub main entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking (Arrowe Park Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Arrowe Park Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the golf course car park access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Main Pedestrian - Arrowe Park Road Junction)

  • This access point is located at the Arrowe Park Road junction.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
  • The bollards are located beyond the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point (Pedestrian - Arrowe Park Road)

  • This access point is located to the right of the Arrowe Park vehicular entrance.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.

Access Point (Golf Club Car Park - Arrowe Park Road)

  • This access point is located to the right of The Hub Café and Golf Shop.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.

Parking (Arrowe Brooke Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Arrowe Brooke Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 32m from the Arrowe Brooke car park access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Pedestrian - Arrowe Brooke Road Car Park)

  • This access point is located in Arrowe Brook Road.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.

Access Point (Pedestrian - Arrowe Brooke Road)

  • This access point is located in Arrow Brook Road, on the left as you pass the vehicular car park entrance.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, a sports pitch, a sports court, parkland, woodland and gardens.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: an 18 hole golf course, pitch and putt and open air gym equipment in various points around the park.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, loose chippings 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 the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Hub, golf course and some paths throughout the park.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have bollards 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, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing and social play.
    • For access to the tennis court, book online via Wirral Borough Council.

Eating and Drinking (The Hub)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Hub is located to the right of the golfers car park.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 98cm.
    • There are permanently held open wrought iron gates directly in front of the ramp. The width is 121cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead from The Hub entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • 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 seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee 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 is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Hub - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of The Hub entrance.
    • The distance from The Hub entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has 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 width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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 135cm (width) x 235cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 96cm 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 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 149cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 74cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.