Access in our Parks for People with Disabilities
All of our Parks should be accessible to all. However it can be difficult to decide, depending on your own personal circumstances whether or not the Park is suitable for you.
We have assisted Disabledgo, a new internet service; to review some of our Parks so that you have the information you need to decide on whether to visit one. They research and review facilities and provide key information to allow you to make a decision. Visit http://www.disabledgo.info/ for more details.
The Parks are listed alphabetically but split into two lists. The first list gives details Disabledgo have compiled and the second list gives information on the additional Parks which have been reviewed by Solihull Council. We are unable to use the symbols for the second list but have instead listed the key criteria at the top of each Park description.
Key to symbols used by disabledgo.info:
Assistance Dog
The service provider is able to welcome assistance dogs onto the premises.
Mobility Impaired Walker
There is an entrance to the building with no more than three medium steps. If there is more than one step a handrail must be provided. Level changes can be overcome by moderate/easy ramps and/or lifts.
Wheelchair User
The key services in the venue are accessible to a person who can independently power their wheelchair. There will be level access leading to the entrance door and most internal level changes can be accessed by easy ramps and/or standard/platform lifts. All venues have sensor/push pad operated automatic doors or no doors at the main entrance. Entrance doors must have a clear door width of at least 75cm.
Wheelchair User with Assistance
The key services in the venue are accessible to a wheelchair user. There will be level access or an easy/moderate ramp and/or up to one shallow (10cm) step and most internal level changes can be overcome by easy/moderate ramps or standard/platform lifts. However assistance may be required to overcome for example, heavy manual doors. Entrance doors must have a clear door width of at least 75cm.
Seat Available
A seat is available on the premises for customers. If not readily available it can be requested.
WC Adapted
There are adapted toilets on the premises. Doors to adapted toilets must have a clear door width of at least 75cm.
WC Standard
There are level access standard toilets on the premises. These are located on the ground or other floors accessible by lift.
Elmdon Park
Parking
- The facility has its own car parks
- There are two accessible bays Damson Parkway (not to current standards)
- There are two accessible bays Tanhouse Farm Road (not to current standards)
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with gentle gradients
- All entrances are accessible however there are steep slopes directly after some entrances
Access in the site
- The site has steep gradients
- Paths are in a good condition to the park
- Paths are inaccessible for wheelchair users and people with walking impairments to the Nature Reserve and to some public footpaths
Hillfield Park
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are no accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate to steep gradients
- Some entrances are not suitable for wheelchairs or for those who use a walking frame
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are in a reasonable condition
Malvern and Brueton Park
Parking
- The facility has its own car parks
- There are three accessible bays at Warwick Road entrance
- There is one accessible bay at the Park Road entrance
- The car parks are adjacent to the park entrances
- The car parks can be used as a drop off points
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with gentle gradients
- All entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site is mainly level but has moderate to steep slopes in areas
- Stepped access to Nature Reserve and public footpaths
- Paths are generally in a good condition
Olton Jubilee Park
Parking
- The facility has no car park
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate gradients
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients in places
- Paths are in a fair condition
Tudor Grange Park
Parking
- The facility has its own car parks
- There are three accessible bays at Blossomfield Road
- There are no accessible bays at Monkspath Hall Road
- The car parks are adjacent to the park entrances
- The car parks can be used as a drop off points
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate to steep gradients
- All entrances are accessible but some may be unsuitable for lone wheelchair users
Access in the site
- The site has steep gradients
- Paths are uneven in places
Those Parks not reviewed by Disabledgo have been inspected to the same criteria to give you details on all of our Parks.
Babbs Mill Park
- Wheelchair user with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
car park
- The facility has its own car parks
- There are two accessible bays (lake side)
- There is one accessible bay (Cooks Lane)
- The car parks are adjacent to the park entrances
- The car parks can be used as a drop off points
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate to steep gradients
- Not all entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are in a fair to poor condition
- Dirt path not accessible to all
- Gates within the park not accessible
Bentley Heath Park
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker access
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Car park
- The facility has its own car park
- There are two accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with gentle gradients
- All entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site is mainly level with gentle gradients
- Paths are in a good condition
Cole Bank Park
- Chair available
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are two accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to some entrances, with moderate gradients
- Not all entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are in a fair condition to the park
- Paths are in a poor condition to the Wood
Dorridge Park and Dorridge Wood
- Wheelchair use with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker access
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are two accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to some entrances, with moderate gradients
- Not all entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are in a fair condition to the park
- Paths are in a poor condition to the Wood
Knowle Park
- Wheelchair access with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker access
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are two accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with gentle gradients
- All entrances are accessible to the park
- Entrances to the Nature Reserve are via steps
Access in the site
- The site is mainly level with gentle gradients to the park
- There are steep gradients to the Nature Reserve
- Paths are in a good condition to the park
- Paths are uneven dirt tracks to the Nature Reserve
Lanchester Park
- Wheelchair user with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker access
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are no accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate gradients
Access in the site
- The site has steep gradients
- No dropped kerbs
- Paths are in a poor condition
Langley Hall Park
- Wheelchair user with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker access
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has no car park
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with gentle gradients
- Some access paths are restricted
- Gates closed at Swanswell Road
Access in the site
- The site has gentle gradients
- Paths are in a poor condition
Lavender Hall Park
- Wheelchair user
- Wheelchair user with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker access
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are two accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, however the gradient at some entrances are moderate to steep
- Some entrances are not accessible by wheelchair users or those who use a walking frame
Access in the site
- The site is mainly level with gentle gradients
- Paths are in a good condition
Marston Green Park
- Wheelchair with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker
- Seat available
- Assistance dog
Parking
- The facility has a small car park
- There are no accessible bays
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate gradients
- All entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are in a fair condition
Millison’s Wood Nature Reserve
- Seat available
Parking
- The facility has no car park
Access to the site
- The site has level access
- The entrance is inaccessible to wheelchair users, people who are assisted by dogs, pushchair users and the visually impaired
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are gravel / dirt and unsuitable for people who use walking frames
Meriden Park
- Wheelchair user with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has its own car park
- There are no accessible bays
- The car park is adjacent to the park entrance
- The car park can be used as a drop off point
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with moderate gradients
- All entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site has moderate to steep gradients
- Paths are in a fair condition
Shirley Park
- Wheelchair user
- Wheelchair user with assistance
- Mobility impaired walker
- Seat available
- Assistance dog welcome
Parking
- The facility has its own car parks
- Grenville Road was closed on inspection
- There are two accessible bays to Stratford Road car park
- The car parks are adjacent to the park entrances
- The car parks can be used as a drop off points
Access to the site
- The site has level access to all entrances, with gentle gradients
- All entrances are accessible
Access in the site
- The site has moderate gradients
- Paths are in a poor condition