



90 Oropi Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3112, NZ





















About
Greerton Park is a popular destination for sports enthusiasts, featuring well-maintained sports fields and courts. The park supports a variety of activities, including rugby, cricket, netball and tennis, making it ideal for both casual games and organised sports.
Accessible to visitors who:
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.
Location
Operating Hours
Opening hours
Open 24 hours