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Accessibility
The Knowle Park Team are committed and passionate about ensuring that everyone is able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
We understand that planning a day out when you or a member of your party has accessibility issues can be stressful. We hope that this page will provide useful information to assist you and that you enjoy your visit to Knowle Park.
Changing Places Toilet
We are proud to provide an official Changing Places toilet at Knowle Park, offering enhanced accessible facilities and additional space for those who need it.
Features include:
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Peninsular toilet
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Adult changing bench
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Hoist (please note: sling not provided)
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Adjustable shower
Opening Times:
The WCs are typically open from 8am to 6pm (5pm during the winter), although opening hours vary slightly depending on the schedule of our cleaners and volunteers.
Our Changing Places disabled WC is accessible during these time with a standard Radar key. If you don’t have your key with you, please ask at the Heartworks Kiosk - we’ll be happy to lend you one.
Parking
Our car park is operated by Euro Car Parks (ECP) and uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). 100% of the car parking tariffs are paid to Knowle Park Trust to help pay for the management and maintenance of the park, although we do not receive any revenue from Parking Charge Notices.
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5 disabled parking spaces are available for Blue Badge holders, but standard parking charges apply
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Open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Location code: 685722
You can pay for parking using RingGo, PayByPhone, ECP Park Buddy, or the on-site parking machines. Payment can be made at any time during your stay, and sessions can be extended via the apps or machines.
You can pay for parking from your car using the available parking apps, so there’s no need to visit a payment machine. Free public WiFi (“Knowle Park Guest”) is available to help you connect if needed. Click here for more information about our free Guest WiFi.
Getting Around in the Park
Knowle Park is easy and enjoyable to explore, with a network of paths linking the main areas of the park. Many routes are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, with gentle gradients and resting spots along the way. Please note that there are steeper inclines on the routes leading up to the Amphitheatre.
Whilst paths are suitable for wheelchairs, most of the year, please note this is a country park and surfaces may become muddy or waterlogged in wet weather, especially in winter. The paths to the kiosks, toilets, and the lakeside area are accessible all year round.
Clear signage helps you find your way between key facilities, open spaces, and woodland areas. Ground conditions can vary in wetter weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The Knowle Park playground is designed to be accessible and welcoming, with equipment suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. Accessible slopes and bridges help visitors move around the play area more easily, and the playground is set within an open, easy-to-reach part of the park. The playground is enclosed, surrounded by a fence, and has three easy-access gates.
We are continuing to build on this provision, with plans to add further accessible play equipment and develop a dedicated sensory garden through ongoing fundraising, so even more children and families can enjoy the space comfortably.
To help keep the playground safe and comfortable for all children, only service dogs are permitted in this area.
