Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bangor.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the side of the park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 610cm (12ft 2in x 20ft).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the rear entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the rear of the park near the rear entrance.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Access Point (Rear - Road side)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the play area as you face it with the sea behind you.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 110cm.
- You can get to this gate from the car park or main road. There is an information board at the other entrance.
Access Point (Front - Carpark side)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the front of the play area as you look from the carpark with the sea behind you.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 113cm.
- There is another gate similar at the rear of the play area.
Play Area
- The play area is surrounded by a low metal fence and has soft rubberised matting beneath the equipment.
- Play equipment includes a multi-purpose climbing frame, a seesaw, a toddler unit, cradle swings and many inclusive equipment including a new accessible roundabout.
- There are bench seats within the play area.
- There is no artificial lighting to illuminate the park.
- Photographs show examples of some of the play equipment available in the park.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in front of the parking area.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 200cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Patrons who wish to use the accessible toilet need to bring their own radar key.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the car park area.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the rear entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the car park area.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
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Comments
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- The male and female toilets were locked at the time of survey. During the Spring/Summer period these toilets close at 6pm.
Level Change (Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the female toilets entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Both Female & Male have an identical step at the entrance.