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Cassiobury Park
Cassiobury Park Avenue
Watford
Herts
WD18 7HY
Tel: 01923 226400
Email: leisureandcommunity@watford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.watford.gov.uk
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Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 3m (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
There are convenient drop off points available on Cassiobury Park Avenue and Parkside Drive.
Some on-street parking is also available on these streets.
Outside Access (Rickmansworth Road)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
There are several other entrances to the park.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There are paths of varying degrees of gradient throughout the park. Only some of the paths have a tarmac surface, the rest are grass.
Facilities include:- children's playground, miniature railway, paddlling pool, tennis courts, bowling greens and football pitches.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is located in the block next to the paddling pool entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 217cm x 192cm (7ft 1in x 6ft 3in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are .
Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.
This toilet is not fully adapted for wheelchair users, but is suitable for ambulant disabled people. There is a moderate ramp and a small threshold at the entrance to this toilet.
There are also standard toilets situated by the paddling pool. These were closed at the time of research.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
