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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, cafe, putting green, bowling greens, children's play area, netball courts, skate park, boating lake, bike hire, bandstand and an athletic arena.
• Related link Blackpool High Ropes.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/blackpool-high-ropes
• Related link Blackpool Sports Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/blackpool-sports-centre

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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• Comments View
  • Opens from dawn until dusk.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool North.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located within the park grounds.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 510cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the park.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the 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 not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Mawson Drive.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The access point is 190cm wide. There is also a vehicle access point here with the pedestrian entrances either side of it.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (West Park Drive)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in West Park Drive by the children's play area.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a padlock.
  • The access point is 320cm wide.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (East Park Drive)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in East Park Drive.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The access point is 189cm wide.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Cocker Walk)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Cocker Walk.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • The access point is 380cm wide. The bollard to the centre of the access point reduces the width to approximately 190cm either side.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway in front of and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac, concrete and gravel 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are several uneven paths around the park.
  • There are some areas with steps but these can be overcome by using alternative pathways.

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Children's Play Area

• The children's play area is beyond the West Park Drive access point.
• There are 4 gates that are 110cm wide to enter the children's play area in various locations.
• The children's play area has a tarmac surface with soft mat landings around the play equipment.
• The adventure area has a grass surface with some areas of sand around the play equipment.
• The pathways in the adventure area have a surface of compacted stone.

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Italian Sunken Garden

• The Italian Sunken Garden is opposite the café.
• There are 4 stepped access points to enter the Sunken Garden.
• There are 3 deep steps at these access points with no handrails.
• There are 2 ramped access points into the Sunken Garden.
• The ramps have a slight gradient with no handrails.
• The Sunken Garden has tarmac pathways with slight sloped gradients.
• There are benches to sit and rest in various areas around the garden.

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Sports Facilities

• Within the park grounds there are;
• 6 Football pitches
• 2 Tennis courts
• 2 All weather sports pitches
• 2 Bowling Greens.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park.
  • This accessible toilet is located within a toilet block opposite the car park.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 300cm (5ft 9in x 9ft 10in).
  • There is 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the toilet block opposite the car park.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the toilet block opposite the car park.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Male Standard Toilet)

• 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.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Level Change (Female Standard Toilet)

• 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.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).