Greerton Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway to this site are accessible, providing step-free access.
- Reception areas are easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate wheelchairs.
- Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
- However, some ramps on site cannot be easily navigated by people who use manual wheelchairs, walking frames, or mobility aids.
- Flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- The venue does not have an accessible restroom.
- Greerton Park has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance or meeting point is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- This site has a safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- Secure handrails are available on all flights of stairs.
- However, the pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators to support visitors with blindness or low vision.
- Information on the accessibility of steps for ambulant disabled people (e.g., uniform steps, colour-contrasted nosing, tactile warning strips) is marked as 'Not applicable'.
- It is unknown if activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing (e.g., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics).
- Information is not available regarding whether emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings.
- It is also unknown if evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
- Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This site has a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information is not available on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
- It is unknown if participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all of the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
Greerton Park offers accessible pathways and entrances for mobility aid users and provides designated accessible parking. However, visitors using manual wheelchairs may find ramps challenging to navigate due to non-slippery surfaces, and the accessible restrooms present significant barriers. The park does cater well for neurodiverse visitors and welcomes service animals in all areas.
Visitor experience
- Greerton Park is an open-air public park and is not a staffed venue.
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- There is sufficient room for self-transfer at the accessible parking spots, and the car park is well-lit at night.
- A safe footpath leads to the main entrance, but it lacks tactile ground surface indicators for visitors with blindness or low vision.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points at this venue.
- Public transport is not available to reach this site, and the closest mode of transport is not within 200 metres.
- A sheltered space is available for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
- It is unknown if activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
- Information is not available regarding whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- The venue is a public park and is unstaffed, with no information on whether it hosts events or activities.
- Details on adaptive equipment, staff, or resources for water-based activities or winter sports are not provided.
- Information is not available on whether audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors, or if staff are able to intervene quickly.
- It is unknown if closed captions, subtitles, Sign Language interpretation, or audio descriptions are available for video content at events.
- Greerton Park is an unstaffed venue.
- Therefore, information regarding staff training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable.
- Similarly, details on whether staff members are aware of accessible features and services are not applicable.
- The organisation has indicated that it would like to expand on its practices, staff knowledge, and organisational goals around accessibility at a future date.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathways offer step-free access, and all doorways are at least 0.81 metres wide and easy to open.
- However, some ramps on site cannot be easily navigated by manual wheelchairs or walking aids.
- Flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces, which poses a significant hazard.
Accessible Parking
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking is available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- These spaces provide sufficient room for transferring to mobility aids and are well-lit at night.
Accessible Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms are limited, not clearly labelled, and the interior dimensions are not suitable for manual wheelchairs or powerchairs.
- Crucially, grabrails are not available or easily accessible, and handwashing facilities are out of reach for wheelchair users.
- The restroom door cannot be operated with one hand and cannot be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the main entrance, and secure handrails are available on all flights of stairs.
- However, tactile ground surface indicators are not present on pathways leading to the entrance, nor at the top of stairs.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information is unavailable regarding environments suitable for visitors who are deaf or experience limited hearing.
- It is unknown if emergency alert systems have both audio and visual warnings, or if evacuation plans consider these needs.
Neurodiverse Support
- The park offers environments suitable for neurodiverse participants and includes a designated breakout or quiet space.
- Further details on sensory experiences or the ability for participants to easily remove themselves from activities are not provided.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises and have access to all areas their owners can enter.