The facilities have been installed at Gosford Forest Park and Lurgan Park, enabling easy access for families and those needing support from a carer.
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Councillor Paul Greenfield said: "We're delighted to see the new facilities operational at Gosford and Lurgan Park making our parks even more inclusive and accessible for everyone who visits. I have no doubt this will make a huge difference to people who need these facilities on a daily basis, enabling them to enjoy our local parks.
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"In addition to the two new Changing Places toilets and as part of our continued commitment to improve the quality of life for people with a disability, other projects have been successfully delivered including a new wheelchair swing at Scarva Park, powered doors at the Market Place Theatre and a new mobile accessible toilet is now available for largescale events."
Through the Access and Inclusion Capital Grant Programme, five projects have been completed with over £122k investment funded by the Department of Communities. The programme is aimed at promoting a more inclusive society by enabling disabled people to participate more fulling in arts, cultural and active recreation activities.
To access the Changing Places toilets and Wheelchair swing visitors will require a RADAR key. Any disabled person living in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough can get a RADAR Key. The keys also provide access to any public toilet in the UK that has been fitted with a RADAR corresponding lock for protection against vandalism or misuse.
RADAR keys are available at a cost of £3.20 (per key) from the Council Depot (Armagh), Civic Building (Banbridge) and Civic Centre (Craigavon). Proof of disability is required including a PIPs letter or blue badge.
