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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, sensory garden, train track, bandstand, basketball court, football pitches, boating lake and a bowling green.

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• Comments View
  • Please note that access to some areas may be locked at times for maintenance.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
• The nearest Metro Station is Seaburn.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Roker Park Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Roker Park Road, Sea Cliff Road and Park Parade.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Roker Terrace)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Roker Terrace.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are further gates on the other side of the bridge.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Side Cliff Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Side Cliff Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Roker Park Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Roker Park Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are further access points along Roker Park Road.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Marine Walk)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Marine Walk, below Whitburn Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the slope.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
• Comments View
  • The steps at the top are widely spaced with steep slopes between steps.

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Access Point (Park Parade)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Park Parade.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • There is another gate near the junction with Roker Park Road here.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Ravine Terrace)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Ravine Terrace.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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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 steep, slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Children's Play Area

• There are 2 parks located near the Side Cliff Road access point.
• One is for younger children and is accessed by a set of light gates with a width of 280cm that open away from you, as shown in photograph 1.
• The other park for older children and is accessed by a light gate with a width of 104cm and that opens towards you as shown in photograph 2.

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Level Change (Bandstand)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the bandstand.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the bandstand.
• 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 not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Bowling Green)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is an alternative bowling green located nearby with step free access.
  • There is an additional stepped or ramped level change leading to the bowls green house.

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Sports Courts

• There are courts are located near Park Parade Road.
• They are accessed by heavy gates with widths of either 110cm or 200cm.
• There is either level access, access via two medium steps or access via steep ramps to the courts.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • There is pictorial and no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • in the standard female 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 200cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 6in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in its own block, to the rear of the bowling green.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 430cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 85cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • 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.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A code is required to gain access to this Changing Places facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located near the children's play area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 104m (113yd 2ft) from the Side Cliff Road access point.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the information centre.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Roker Park Road access point.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located near the park parade access point.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the park parade access point.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Standard Female Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the toilets.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway to the toilet.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Additional Info

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