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Overview (Firth Park)

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• About View
  • This a community park with gardens, woodland paths and a play area.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: sports and fitness facilities, play area, seating areas and standard toilets and toilets with adaptations.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Meadowhall.
  • The nearest tram stop is Meadowhall.
  • The nearest bus station is Meadowhall.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Travel South Yorkshire (opens new tab)
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There are slopes on pathways throughout the park.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways, narrow openings and bollards.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Firth Park)

• There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located in the foyer of Henry's Café also accessible via Firth Park First Start Family Hub, at the access point at the junction of Firth Park Road and Hucklow Road.
• All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located in the foyer to Henry's Café, also accessible via the Firth Park First Start Family Hub.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking (Firth Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Hucklow Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 350cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the car park access point.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located There is on-street parking available on Firth Park Road and Hucklow Road, adjoining the park.

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Access Point (Hinde Common Wood)

• This access point is located at the bottom of Firth Park Road, opposite Vivien Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• Assistance is not available at the access point.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 327cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Hinde Common Wood)

• This access point is located midway along Firth Park Road.
• The approach to the access point has a bollard.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Hinde Common Wood)

• This access point is located on Hinde House Lane.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• There are 20+ steps with a handrail on the right going down.
• 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 11cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Access Point (HInde Common Wood - Opposite Hindewood Close)

• This access point is located on Hinde House Lane opposite Hindewood Close.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 35cm.
• There is stepped access as you enter.
• There are 5 steps with no handrails.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Access Point (HInde Common Wood - Top of Firth Park Road)

• This access point is located at the top of Firth Park Road, close to the junction with Firth Park Avenue.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 35cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Hinde Common Wood - Top of Firth Park Road)

• This access point is located near the top of Firth Park Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Firth Park - Opposite Firth Park Avenue)

• This access point is located on Firth Park Road opposite Firth Park Avenue.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 101cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Access Point (Firth Park - Bowling Club Pavilion)

• This access point is located on Firth Park Road, in front of the entrance to the Firth Park Bowling Pavilion.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 122cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is stepped access as you enter.
• There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
• 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Access Point (Firth Park - Firth Park Road / Hucklow Road)

• This access point is located on the corner of Firth Park Road and Hucklow Road.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 221cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• There is an alternative open gap with a width of 122cm, a steep slope and bollards.

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Access Point (Firth Park Car Park)

• This access point is located in the Firth Park Car Park, 5 metres from the Blue Badge Bays.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Access Point (Firth Park - Vivian Road)

• This access point is located at the top of Vivian Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Access Point (Firth Park Cammell Road)

• This access point is located on Cammell Road.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 47cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
• The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Firth Park - Firth Park Road)

• This access point is located midway up Firth Park Road.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Firth Park - Firth Park Road / Vivian Road)

• This access point is located at the bottom of Firth Park Road, close to the junction with Vivian Road.
• The approach to the access point has bollards.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Access Point (Car Park Access Point - Narrow Gap)

• This access point is located At the Car Park.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 37cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Seating Area (Firth Park)

• The seating area is located just inside the park from the access point at the junction of Firth Park Road and Hucklow Road.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The majority of the seating area is accessible via slopes.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
• The seating and tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• There is an outdoor picnic area.

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Outdoor Spaces (Firth Park)

• The following is available in this area: a playground, a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, sports pitches, sports courts, parkland, woodland, formal gardens, gardens and a toilet block.
• Additional facilities in this area include: There is a members-only bowling club located in the park.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, artificial grass, block paving, compact earth, uncompacted earth and 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: Throughout the park there are stretches of sloped pathways.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces which may create barriers for some users.
• Most areas of the park can be accessed via even surfaced pathways.

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• Playground View
  • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 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, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing, fitness and social play.
  • Fitness equipment is located outside of the fenced play area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the foyer to Henry's Café, close to the junction of Firth Park Road and Hucklow Road access point.
  • The distance from the access point at the junction of Firth Park Road and Hucklow Road is 54m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 257cm (depth) and there is not 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 67cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.