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Vale Park

Magazine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 1LZ

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the west side of the park off Woodland Drive.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Woodland drive and Magazine Lane.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet block next to the car park.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet block next to the car park.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptions and 2 of the standard toilets.

Access Point (Promenade)

  • This access point is located on the promenade .
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 314cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a sports court, formal gardens, gardens and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, loose chippings, grass and sand.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the majority of paths are on steep or slight slopes.
  • The following areas have stepped access: there is stepped access to the small sand football pitch.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have narrow gaps.
  • 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, climbing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the left handside of the toilet block next to the car park.
    • The distance from the car park is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • 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 107cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 153cm (width) x 278cm (depth) and there is 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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 80cm 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 sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 137cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.