Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include The Cafe in the Park, The Park Shop, toilets, car park, circular cycle route, lakes and a children's play area.
- Related link The Café in the Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/hertfordshire-county-council/access-guides/cafe-in-the-park-hertfordshire
Opening Times (Aquadrome Nature Reserve)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Opening Times (Car Park - 1st October to 30th April)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
Opening Times (Car Park - 1st May to 30th September)
- Monday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 21:30.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Rickmansworth.
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 in Frogmore Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Vehicle and Pedestrian Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Frogmoor Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Level Change (Vehicle and Pedestrian Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Outside Access (Car Park to Aquadrome Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 220cm.
Outside Access (Riverside Drive Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Riverside Drive.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Level Change (Riverside Drive Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Stockers Lock Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Canalside.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 220cm.
Level Change (Stockers Lock Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a gate at the end of the slope, that opens both ways and is 80cm wide.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, concrete and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Children's Play Area
- The childrens play area is accessed via a single gate that opens away from you, is heavy and 90cm wide.
- The equipment is on rubberised, grass and loose chippings surfaces.
- The nearest entrance to the play area is in Riverside Drive.
Toilet Closing Times
- 1 October - 31 March: 17:30
- 1 April - 30 September: 21:00.
Outside Access (Accessible Toilet)
- This information is for the entrance located in the toilet block.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the car park.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond the car park entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the park cafe or park wardens.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 sensor.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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 can 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 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).
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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 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.
Outside Access (Standard Toilets)
- This information is for the entrance located beyond the car park entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 toilet block.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the car park.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.