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Balm Green Gardens and Sheffield Covid Memorial

Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2HB

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Overview (Balm Green Gardens and Covid Memorial)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Balm Green Gardens and Covid Memorial)

  • The nearest public wheelchair accessible toilets, standard toilets, and changing place are at Sheffield Town Hall, on Surrey Street, a 0.2mile, 3 minute walk away.

Parking (Balm Green Gardens and Covid Memorial)

  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located Carver Lane.
    • The name of the car park is Carver Lane Car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Access Point (Barker's Pool)

  • This access point is located on Barker's Pool.
  • 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 ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 250cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.

Access Point (Balm Green Gardens and Covid Monument Lower Courtyard Garden)

  • This access point is located on Barker's Pool.
  • 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.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 6 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The width of the stepped access point is 170cm.

Access Point (Balm Green)

  • This access point is located at the corner of Balm Green and Barker's Pool.
  • 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.
  • There are double gates at this access point.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 220cm.
  • The gates have a high colour contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 4 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Seating Area (Balm Green Gardens and Covid Monument)

  • The seating area is located throughout Balm Green Gardens.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The courtyard containing the Covid Monument is accessed via either a steep slope or steps.
  • 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 low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Balm Green Gardens and Covid Memorial)

  • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The most accessible approach to the Covid Memorial is via a steep slope.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Covid Memorial can also be accessed via steps.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.