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Disabled Access Guide for Oaklands Park
Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9AQ
Tel: 01245 606563
Textphone: 01245 606713
Email: parkservices@chelmsford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parks
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Location
The venue is situated outside 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 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 3.4m x 4m (11ft 1in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (the car park - The Park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 500cm (16ft 4in) wide.
Outside Access (the car park - Tennis Courts)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (the car park - Tennis Courts)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are some easy and moderate slopes on the paths throughout the park.
The majority of the park has level access.
There is a moderate ramp for access to the Rose Garden .
This ramp overcomes 3 medium, clearly marked, steps with handrails on both sides.
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 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a WC block in the car 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 door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 190cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are .
Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.
The taps in the adapted toilet have push button controls.
There is a moderate ramp (width 110cm) for access to the adapted toilet.
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 car park.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) 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 car park.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) 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 taps in the adapted toilet have push button controls.
There is a moderate ramp (width 110cm) for access to the adapted toilet.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the adapted toilet.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the Rose Garden.
Comments
The opening times very according to season.
Please contact the council on 01245 606563 for further information.
