Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is a public park.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a park, bowling green, putting green, café/bistro, golf courses, football pitches, a basketball court, tennis courts, a table tennis table, a boules court, a skatepark, and a children's play area.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Lichfield City Station.
- The nearest bus station is Lichfield.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and bollards.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located in the centre of the park, in the toilet block.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the centre of the park, in the toilet block..
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard toilet facilities were out of use on the day of survey 10/02/2025.
Parking (Shaw Lane Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Shaw Lane.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 2m from Shaw Lane entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (Bunkers Hill Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Lower Sandford Street.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and unsurfaced areas.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 296cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 1m from the rear access point.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (Greenhough Road Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Greenhough Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and unsurfaced areas.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 356cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 123cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the park left access point.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Point (Shaw Lane Car Park)
- This access point is located to the rear of Shaw Lane Car Park.
- The approach to the access point has bollards.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is step-free access via ramp.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
Access Point (Bunkers Hill Car Park - Rear Access)
- This access point is located at the rear right of Bunkers Hill car park.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The width of the opening is 158cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
Access Point (Bunkers Hill - Front Access)
- This access point is located at the front left of Bunkers Hill Car Park.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
Access Point (Swan Road Main Entrance)
- This access point is located on Swan Road.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double gates at this access point.
- The locked gate can be opened on request .
- The doors is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 192cm.
- The gates have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
Access Point (Swan Road - Left Entrance)
- This access point is located on Swan Road to the left of the main gates.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double gates at this access point.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The gates have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
Access Point (Greenhough Road Car Park - Rear Access)
- This access point is located at the rear of Greenhough Road car park.
- The approach to the access point has bollards.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
Access Point (Greenhough Road - Rear Left Access)
- This access point is located on the left of Greenhough Car Park.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- The path is 426 cm wide, but there are bollards at this access point which reduces the width of the path opening.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
Eating and Drinking (Lakeside Bistro)
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Location and Access
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- The Café/Bistro is located in the centre of the park next to the boating lake.
- The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the right when entering the bistro.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 83cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: a playground, a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, sports pitches, sports courts and a toilet block.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, wood bark, sand and rubber matting.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point under 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
- The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, climbing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.
- There is a sensory swing located inside the play area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located centre of the park, in the toilet block just over the foot bridge.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 216cm (width) x 380cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 145cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
