Keith Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway to Keith Park provide step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The site does not contain any steps or escalators, ensuring smooth navigation.
- All ramps on site are easily navigable for people using manual wheelchairs, walking frames, or other mobility aids.
- All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, features non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents.
- As a public space with no doors, the venue offers unimpeded access throughout.
- Keith Park features a clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restroom.
- More than one accessible bathroom stall is available at the venue.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, meeting the specified dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grabrails are available and easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet.
- Handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach of a person using a wheelchair, and the bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height.
- An emergency button is located close to the ground within the restroom to open the door in case of falls; however, staff are unable to unlock the restroom from the outside in an emergency.
- The provided information notes that this restroom may not be fully accessible to all visitors.
- Four designated and clearly-marked accessible carports are available at Keith Park.
- Accessible parking is conveniently located within 20 metres of the main entrance or meeting point.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are not available at this venue.
- There is no safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The park is an open-air venue with a majority of it being occupied by an all-abilities playground.
- The playground itself is located within a gated and fenced area.
- Once inside the playground it is widely accessible to visitors with blindness and low vision.
- Visitors may require assistance entering this play area as there are limited indicators for where the entrance gate is and how to operate the child lock on the gate.
- The park is an open-air venue that is primarily comprised of an accessible play area, suitable for visitors of all abilities.
- Activities at Keith Park are held in environments considered suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli or if participants can easily remove themselves from activities due to sensory overload is not specified.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises of Keith Park.
- Service animals are permitted to enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
Keith Park offers good general accessibility as a public park, with step-free access to its main entrance and pathways, alongside dedicated accessible parking close by. The venue features multiple gender-neutral accessible restrooms equipped with various helpful features, though staff cannot unlock them externally in emergencies. Further enhancements are needed, particularly in car park lighting, facilities for visitors with blindness or low vision, and the provision of quiet spaces for neurodiverse visitors.
Visitor experience
- The main entrance and pathway to Keith Park are accessible for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue can be reached by public transport, with a bus stop located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- There are four designated accessible carports, positioned within 20 metres of the main entrance, with ample space for vehicle transfers.
- However, the car park is not well-lit at night, and there are no designated drop-off or pick-up points.
- The park is an open-air venue and does not provide a sheltered space for visitors to use during sudden bad weather.
- Activities at Keith Park are held in environments considered suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- The venue does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- No information is available regarding whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
- Details on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort are not provided.
- Keith Park is a public park, and details on whether events or activities are hosted at this venue are not specified.
- Information regarding the use of audiovisual equipment at events, or the availability of closed captions, subtitles, Sign Language interpretation, or audio descriptions for any video content, is not provided.
- The park is an open-air venue and does not offer water sports, water-based activities, or winter sports.
- No information is available on whether signage is provided for meeting points during activities in this large public space.
- Keith Park is an unstaffed venue.
- Consequently, information regarding staff training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable.
- There are no details on staff awareness of accessible features or their ability to provide assistance when needed.
- No information is available on whether staff are able to help if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people requiring mobility assistance.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The park does not contain any steps or escalators, and all ramps onsite are easily navigable.
- All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
- As a public space with no doors, the venue offers unimpeded access throughout.
Accessible Parking
- Four designated and clearly-marked accessible carports are available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their mobility devices by car doors.
- The car park is not well-lit at night, and there are no designated drop-off or pick-up points.
Accessible Restrooms
- The venue has a clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restroom with more than one stall.
- The restroom interior is accessible to manual wheelchairs and powerchairs, and grabrails are easily accessible from the toilet.
- Handwashing, drying facilities (including a hand dryer), and the mirror are within easy reach and at an appropriate height for wheelchair users.
- An emergency button to open the door is located near the ground, but staff cannot unlock the restroom externally in an emergency, and it may not be fully accessible to all visitors.
Blindness & Low Vision
- There is no safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- Information about tactile ground surface indicators on pathways is unavailable.
- Details regarding audio descriptions for any events or activities are not provided.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information on whether activities are suitable for participants who are deaf or have limited hearing (e.g., with clear signage/graphics) is not available.
- Details on closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation for videos are not provided.
- Information on audio and visual warnings for emergency alert systems is not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- The venue does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information on activities offering a wide range of sensory experiences or the ability for participants to easily remove themselves from activities is not provided.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.