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Disabled Access Guide for Clare Park
Tonbridge Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8NH
Tel: 01622 602747
Email: parks@maidstone.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, tennis courts and multi-use games area.
This venue is open from 08:00 till dusk.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Maidstone.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Maidstone West.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
Standard marked parking bays are located directly outside the main entrance.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is one continuous bay for 10/12 cars.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Tonbridge Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 290cm (9ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to and inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
This venue is located on a steep slope.
Paths around the venue vary from moderate to steep.
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.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter the venue.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 keepers hut.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 215cm (4ft 7in x 7ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 63cm (2ft ).
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 adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located within the toilet block.
The female toilets are 37m (40yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located within the toilet block.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Female Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the threshold.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the threshold.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 76cm (2ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located directly inside the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
