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Hemsworth Water Park
Hoyle Mill Road
Kinsley
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF9 5JB
Tel: 01977 617617
Fax: 01977 610494
Email: clerk@hemsworthcouncil.co.uk
Web: http://www.hemsworthcouncil.co.uk
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Location
This venue is situated in Kinsley.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.5m x 3.8m (8ft 2in x 12ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The designated spaces have a tarmac surface. The rest of the car park has a loose chippings surface.
Residents of Hemsworth can apply for a pass which allows free car parking and free access into the children's playground.
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
No Level Access (Outside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up from the car park.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There an paths with varying degrees of gradient throughout the park. However, all the main attractions of the park are accessible to wheelchair users with assistance.
The photo shows part of the children's play area.
Adapted Toilet (Children's Playground)
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 toilet block next to the pay kiosk.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the kiosk.
The door opens outwards.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 163cm x 222cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
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 both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The toilet block also has a separate baby change cubicle.
Standard Toilet (Park)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the toilet block next to the Windsurfer pub.
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 the toilet block next to the Windsurfer pub.
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.
Standard Toilet (Children's Playground)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the toilet block next to the pay kiosk.
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 the toilet block next to the pay kiosk.
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 toilet block also has a separate baby change cubicle.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photo shows the fishing pegs on the second lake that can be used by wheelchair users.
The park is open 24 hours a day, but the children's playground is open 10.00 - 16.30 daily, and the boats can be hired from 10.00 - 16.00 through term time and weekends.
Comments
Facilities include peddle boat hire, fishing lake, childrens playground, adventure playground and miniature railway.
