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Disabled Access Guide for Mote Park
Mote Avenue
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7SU
Tel: 01622 602747
Email: parks@maidstone.gov.uk
Web: http://www.maidstone.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include gardens, lake, walking/cycling trails, mini golf, soccer, rugby, model railway, children's play area and a cafe.
This venue opens at 09:00 weekdays and 08:00 weekends.
The park closes at dusk.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Maidstone.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Maidstone West.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is in the middle of the park.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.9m x 4.9m (9ft 6in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the park.
The furthest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the park.
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.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Mote Avenue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 104cm (3ft 4in) wide.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
This is a park you drive to.
There are 2 car parks in the middle of the park.
Facilities are accessed via easy/moderate slopes from the car parks.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is located within the toilet block.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 163cm x 269cm (5ft 4in x 8ft 9in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is sensor.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 good.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 within the toilet block.
Inside the venue, there is not 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 next to the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft ).
Level Change (Toilet Block)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the path to the toilet block.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
