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Disabled Access Guide for Springfield Park
Arun Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 7QE
Tel: 01245 606606
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.8m (11ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is concrete.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 5m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (the car park - Springfield Park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 350cm (11ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (the car park - Springfield Park)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 350cm (11ft 5in).
Outside Access (the car park - Pavilion)
There is 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 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Outside Access (the Pavilion - Springfield Park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (the Pavilion - Springfield Park)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
This is the nearest access point to the park from the pavilion.
Inside Access (Park)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Park)
There are easy and moderate slopes throughout the park.
Inside Access (Pavilion)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet (Pavilion - Changing Rooms)
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 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 234cm x 264cm (7ft 8in x 8ft 7in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 6in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 116cm (3ft 9in) high.
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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The information for the standard female toilet refers to a single unisex toilet.
There are 10 standard changing rooms in the pavilion all of which are fitted with a single standard unisex toilet.
Adapted Toilet (Pavilion - Outside Toilet)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the car park, on the outside of the pavilion.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 170cm x 215cm (5ft 6in x 7ft ).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
This toilet is situated on the outside wall of the pavilion and can be used by those visiting the park.
The hand basin has a push button tap.
The toilet also serves as a standard unisex toilet.
Standard Toilet (Pavilion - Changing Rooms)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in Changing Room 1.
The female toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The information for the standard female toilet refers to a single unisex toilet.
There are 10 standard changing rooms in the pavilion all of which are fitted with a single standard unisex toilet.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The services situated within Springfield Park are: football pitches and a children's play area.
The photograph shows the roll in shower in the adapted changing room.
Comments
The park is open until dusk.
