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Disabled Access Guide for Central Park and Bell Meadow
Central Park
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0RR
Tel: 01245 606563
Fax: 01245 606970
Textphone: 01245 606713
Email: parksservices@chelmsford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parks
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Chelmsford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located in Seymour Street
Outside Access (Seymour Street)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Seymour Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 400cm (13ft 1in).
Outside Access (The Meads)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 270cm (8ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (The Meads)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 290cm (9ft 6in).
Outside Access (Parkway - Subway)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 270cm (8ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Parkway - Subway)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to and from the subway.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 270cm (8ft 10in).
Outside Access (Bellmead - Bell Meadow)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Bellmead - Bell Meadow)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the path immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 400cm (13ft 1in).
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a steep slope (width 180cm) on the footbridge between the Seymour Street entrance and the park.
There is a steep slope (width 270cm) on the footbridge between the The Meads entrance and the park.
There are easy and moderate slopes on the concrete paths throughout the park.
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 60m (65yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a WC block in the centre of the park.
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 key can be obtained from the office to the left as you face the toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The distance to the WC block was taken from the Seymour Street entrance.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in a WC block in the centre of the park.
The female toilets are 60m (65yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in a WC block in the centre of the park.
The male toilets are 60m (65yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The distance to the WC block was taken from the Seymour Street entrance.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows the footbridge just beyond the Seymour Street entrance.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the footbridge just beyond The Meads entrance.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the access to the WC block.
Comments
The facilities situated in the park are: a childrens play area, skateboarding ramps, a bowling green, tennis courts and lake and river fishing.
The facility opening times vary according to season.
Please contact Park Services for further information.
