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Mare Paphos - Splash Park

Mare Paphos

Access Guide

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Getting to (Splash Park)

Entrance

  • The entrance to the splash park is located in the grounds at the front right of the resort.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance to the splash park.
  • There is a gate at the entrance, which opens towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
  • The gate has a medium colour contrast.

Splash Park

  • This is an outdoor splash park with waterslides.
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • No slides have step-free access.
  • There is step-free access around the whole splash park.
  • The area has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
  • Seating in the area includes: chairs without armrests and sun loungers.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool and poolside showers.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • There is step-free level access to the poolside showers.

Seating (Thea's Coffee Shop and Splash Park)

  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction) .
  • The flooring outside is hard.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels in this seating area are low in the evening.

Entrance (Thea's Coffee Shop)

  • The entrance to the café is located in the Splash Park.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the café.
  • The ramp is steep, between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is an automatic door at the entrance, which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Café (Thea's Coffee Shop)

  • The café has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance.
  • Menus are displayed on the counter.
  • Food served includes: desserts and sandwiches and snacks.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, a portable card machine for payment and room charge.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • All of the counters are at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 85cm) .
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • The flooring inside is hard and low pile carpet.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels are good in this area.

Seating (Thea's Coffee Shop)

  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating includes: high stools.
  • The tables are not suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction).
  • The flooring inside is hard and low pile carpet.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are good in this seating area.

Toilet (Thea's Coffee Shop and Splash Park)

  • The female toilet was surveyed.
  • There is also a male toilet in the same location.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).