Arataki Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathways are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface and is level, with no steps or inclines anywhere on site.
- All floors, ramps, and paths have non-slip surfaces.
- Entrances and passageways are public spaces without doors.
- Accessible restrooms are available, with interiors accessible to wheelchair users (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres).
- The pump track, basketball court, BBQ area, and skate park are all wheelchair accessible.
- An accessible restroom is available and clearly labelled, with multiple accessible restrooms onsite.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
- The interior is spacious and accessible to wheelchair users (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres), featuring grab rails.
- The toilet is at an accessible height (450-480mm from floor to seat), with transfer space on the left side (male restrooms) and right side (female restrooms).
- Toilet paper, flush mechanism (one-hand or automatic), basin, soap dispenser, and hand drying facilities (electric underneath) are all at accessible heights and easy to use.
- Note: There is no gender-neutral restroom, accessible mirror, emergency call button, or staff assistance for emergency unlocking.
- There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available in the main carpark.
- These spaces offer adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from driver and passenger car doors.
- Parking spaces have a kerb cut or level entry to a footpath, leading to the reserve grounds.
- The nearest accessible parking space is within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- Parking is part of a larger, uncovered parking structure that allows vehicles with a minimum height of 2.2 metres.
- There are no steps, kerbs, or obstacles between the parking space and the nearest exit.
- Note: Additional accessible parking is available in the Community Centre carpark and Baywave carpark, but the main carpark is not well-lit at night.
- A safe, smooth, and paved footpath to the entrance is available for people who are blind or have low vision.
- All floors, ramps, and paths have non-slip surfaces.
- Note: The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Note: Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs to assist visitors with low vision.
- Note: Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked for people with low vision.
- Note: Signage in braille or large-print materials are not available.
- Events held at the park do not use audiovisual equipment, meaning no captions, subtitles, or sign language are provided.
- Emergency procedures do not ensure all visitors can be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
- Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload, due to the open-air nature of the park.
- However, activities do not offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- There is no dedicated quiet space available at the venue.
- Tactile exhibits, touchable displays, braille signage, or large-print materials are not available.
- Service animal access to all spaces at this venue
Venue accessibility summary
Arataki Park is an open-air venue with accessible parking and multiple accessible restrooms. While events are held, the park is unstaffed, and emergency procedures and sensory provisions are limited. Visitors can find more accessibility information on the venue's website.
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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 and is level, with no slopes, inclines, or steps.
- The venue is accessible by public transport via bus, with wheelchair-accessible stops 50-100 metres from the entrance.
- Signage for the venue's entrance is clearly displayed, and the main entrance features an open storefront design.
- Note: There are no designated drop-off or loading zones, nor tactile ground surface indicators at the entrance.
- Note: There is no reception or information desk near the entrance.
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload due to the open-air nature of the park.
- The venue does not offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- There is no dedicated quiet space available at the venue.
- As events do not use AV equipment, captions, subtitles, audio descriptions, and sign language are not applicable.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available, nor are tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials.
- Events are held at Arataki Park.
- These events do not use audiovisual equipment (e.g., screens, speakers, or projectors).
- As an unstaffed park, there are no specific provisions for staff assistance or intervention during events.
- There is no information regarding specific sensory considerations or accessible formats for event information.
- Arataki Park is an unstaffed venue.
- Staff are not available to unlock accessible restrooms in an emergency.
- There is no information regarding staff training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
- No information about staff intervention for audiovisual content, as no AV equipment is used at events.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and all pathways are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance is smooth, paved, and level, with no steps or inclines.
- Accessible restrooms are available and wheelchair accessible inside (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres).
- Accessible facilities include a pump track, basketball court, BBQ area, and skate park.
Accessible Parking
- There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces in the main carpark.
- These spaces offer adequate transfer room and a level entry to a footpath within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- Additional accessible parking is available nearby in the Community Centre carpark and Baywave carpark.
- Note: The carpark is uncovered and not well-lit at night.
Accessible Restrooms
- Multiple accessible restrooms are clearly labelled and feature grab rails.
- The toilet is at an accessible height with transfer space on the left side (male) and right side (female).
- The basin, soap dispenser, and hand drying facilities are all at accessible heights and easy to use.
- Note: There is no gender-neutral restroom, accessible mirror, emergency call button, or staff assistance for emergency unlocking.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe, smooth, and paved footpath to the entrance is available.
- All paths have non-slip surfaces.
- Note: There are no tactile ground surface indicators or contrasts in colour/texture on paths.
- Note: Glass surfaces are not marked, and no braille or large-print materials are available.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Events held at the park do not use audiovisual equipment.
- Emergency procedures do not ensure quick and clear notification for all visitors.
- Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and emergency alerts lack visual warnings.
- Note: Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- Visitors can easily step away if experiencing sensory overload due to the park's open-air environment.
- Note: The venue does not offer a specific range of sensory experiences or a dedicated quiet space.
- Note: Tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not available.
Service Animals
- Service animal access to all spaces at this venue