Description
From www.parks.vic.gov.au:
“Silvan Reservoir Park is divided into two distinct areas: Torulosa Picnic Ground, next to the main dam observation area and the Lower Picnic Ground.”
Accessibility Information
Parking
"Access to the Torulosa Picnic Ground, lookout and information board is from the upper carpark.
There are two designated disabled parking bays halfway down the parking area. Each bay is 3.8 metres wide with a curb cut onto the footpath.
The Lower Picnic Ground carpark has a wide disabled parking bay located close to the main picnic shelter. It is approximately 5.3 metres wide."
Assistance dogs
"Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks."
General accessibility features:- Assistance animal welcome
- Disabled parking access
- Accessible toilet(s)
Mobility accessibility features:- Easy access to entry point(s)
- Paths wide and not slippery
Mobility Information:Torulosa Picnic Ground
"From the disabled parking bays, a 90-metre path with a 1:50 gradient leads to the observation area. The observation area is level with supportive bench seating."
Picnic facilities
"A ramp immediately in front of the parking bays leads down to the picnic ground. The ramp has a steep gradient of 1:10 over the first 10 metres before levelling to a 1:14 gradient into the picnic area. The picnic area has electric barbecues and several accessible tables. They are a square design with one open side for wheelchair visitors to roll under."
Toilets
"An accessible, unisex toilet is available 50 metres from the picnic ground. The cubicle has ample maneuvering room with wheelchair space beside the toilet and grab rails both beside and behind it. There is an accessible hand basin contained within the cubicle."
Lower Picnic Ground
Picnic facilities and playground
"Directly opposite the designated disabled parking bay is the entrance to the barbecue and picnic ground. Both the outdoor and undercover areas have accessible picnic tables for wheelchair users. Electric barbecues are available, with a working height of 900 millimetres.
A playground is located at the bottom of the carpark. The playground doesn’t have any inclusive play features, but the surrounding areas are easily accessible."
Toilets
"There is a toilet block that services the Lower Picnic Ground. Here, there is a unisex toilet and baby change room. The cubicle has good maneuvering room and wheelchair space beside the toilet. There is a side grab bar only, beside the toilet. The room is equipped with a fold down change table, a fixed bench and an accessible hand basin."
Other accessibility information:Silvan Reservoir Park accessibility information at www.parks.vic.gov.au
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