Waipuna Park is a large sports and recreation park in Welcome Bay. The park is popular for weekend sports and has a playground, mobility parking spaces and accessible toilets. The park also has a walnut grove that makes it a great spot for picnics in the shade, in summer. If mobility allows, Waipuna Park is a great starting place to explore some of the natural walking trails that connect to Johnson Reserve.
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Visitor experience
The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface with moderate slopes or inclines, which may require assistance.
There are no steps on the way to or at the main entrance.
Venue entrance signage is clearly displayed, and the main entrance features open storefront-type doors.
The venue is accessible by public transport (bus), with stops less than 50 metres from the entrance.
It is unsure if these public transport stops are wheelchair-accessible.
There are no designated drop-off or loading zones or a reception/information desk near the entrance.
Multiple level entry access ways are available, including a pathway linking the reserve to the basketball court, playground, picnic area, and car park.
Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload within this open-air park.
Activities do not offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
Captions, subtitles, or sign language are not applicable for video content, nor are audio descriptions available.
There are no hearing loops or assistive listening devices available.
Tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not available.
Events are held at Waipuna Park, utilising audiovisual equipment.
All visitors cannot be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings, and evacuation plans do not account for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Evacuation routes are not accessible to wheelchair or mobility aid users, and the evacuation point is not safe or easy to access.
The emergency plan is not available in accessible formats.
Information on staff intervention for audiovisual content triggering seizures or distress is not applicable.
Waipuna Park is not a staffed venue.
Staff have not received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
If evacuation routes are not accessible, staff cannot assist those needing mobility support.
There is no reception or information desk near the entrance.
Wheelchair & mobility scooter access
The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface.
There are moderate slopes or inclines on the pathway, which may require assistance in some instances.
All floors, ramps, and paths have non-slip surfaces.
Accessible parking
Waipuna Park has five designated accessible car parking spaces available.
There is adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair, and spaces have kerb cuts or level entry to a footpath.
The nearest accessible car park space is within 20 metres of the main entrance.
The car park is well-lit at night, part of an uncovered structure, and allows vehicles up to 2.2 metres high.
Accessible restrooms
An accessible toilet is available, clearly labelled, and its door can be operated with one hand.
The toilet interior is accessible for wheelchair users, includes grab rails, and the toilet height is accessible.
The transfer space is on the left side, and the flush and toilet paper are accessible.
The basin, soap dispenser, and hand drying facilities are all at accessible heights.
More than one accessible toilet is available, located in the men's and women's facilities.
Blindness & low vision
There is no safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked, and contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths.
Signage is not available in braille or large-print materials.
Deafness & limited hearing
There are no hearing loops or assistive listening devices available.
Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
All visitors cannot be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
Neurodiverse
Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload within the open-air park.
Activities do not specifically offer a range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
