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Disabled Access Guide for Cannon Hill Park
2 Russell Road
Moseley
Birmingham
B13 8RD
Tel: 0121 303 1111
Fax: 0121 449 0238
Email: cannonhillfriend@aol.com
Web: http://www.cannonhillpeoplespark.net
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include a children's play areas and boats for hire in the summer.
The park is open from 07:30 to dusk.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Moseley.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University Rail.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (off Edgbaston Road)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.7m (11ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the mac entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 29m (32yd) from the mac entrance.
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 a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking (off the Russell Road Gate)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.65m x 4.99m (11ft 11in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
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 a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Iron Bridge Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off Edgbaston Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Ramp Back Bridge Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off Edgbaston Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access ( Edgbaston Road Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Edgbaston Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
Outside Access (Russell Road Gate Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Russell Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There are some easy slopes throughout.
Accessible Toilet (off Edgbaston Road)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 205m (224yd) from the Ramp Back Bridge entrance.
The accessible toilet is located near the Ramp Back Bridge entrance.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 210cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
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.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are low.
Accessible Toilet (Russell Road Gate )
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 350m (383yd) from the Russell Road Gate entrance.
The accessible toilet is located near the Russell Gate car park.
There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 230cm (6ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
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.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Russell Road Gate Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the toilets.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located near Russell Road Gate car park.
The female and male toilets are 245m (268yd) from the Russell Road Gate car park.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the standard male toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 60cm (1ft 11in).
Additional Information
The photo shows the park.
