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Beacon Park

Swan Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6QZ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • 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..
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard toilet facilities were out of use on the day of survey 10/02/2025.

Parking (Shaw Lane Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Bunkers Hill Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Greenhough Road Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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)

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Service View
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
  • Playground View
    • 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)

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.