Memorial Park

• The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
• The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface and is level.
• There are no steps on the way to the entrance.
• The venue is accessible by public bus transport, with stops located 50-100 metres from the entrance.
• Signage for the venue's entrance is clearly displayed.
• The main entrance features open storefront doors, indicating an open area.
• There are no designated drop-off or loading zones.
• The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
• Information on whether public transport stops are wheelchair-accessible is currently unsure.
• Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs.

• As an open-air park, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
• The venue is unstaffed, meaning there are no staff available to intervene quickly if audiovisual content could trigger seizures or distress.
• Events held at the park use audiovisual equipment.
• Information on whether activities offer a range of sensory experiences is not applicable for this park.
• Captions, subtitles, sign language, or audio descriptions for video content are not applicable.
• Hearing loops, assistive listening devices, tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not available.

• Events are held at Memorial Park, and these events do use audiovisual equipment.
• As the venue is unstaffed, there are no staff to intervene quickly if audiovisual content could trigger seizures or distress.
• Hearing loops, assistive listening devices, captions, subtitles, sign language, or audio descriptions are not available for event content.
• Tactile exhibits or touchable displays are not available.

• The venue is unstaffed, and there is no reception or information desk near the entrance.
• Staff are unable to assist those needing mobility support during emergencies as the venue is unstaffed.
• Staff have not received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
• However, staff can unlock accessible restrooms in an emergency.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access.
• Paths to the entrance are smooth, paved, and on a level incline, with no steps anywhere on site.
• All floors, ramps, and paths feature non-slip surfaces.
• Two accessible restrooms are available, with interiors large enough for wheelchair users (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres).
• Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
• Caution is required for areas with uneven ground, disused train tracks, a playground, and the adjacent Tauranga Harbour (water hazard).

Accessible Parking

• Three designated accessible parking spaces are available in the main carpark, with a total of ten in surrounding areas.
• Adequate room is provided to transfer to a wheelchair from both driver and passenger car doors.
• Parking spaces feature a kerb cut or level entry to a footpath.
• The nearest accessible parking space is located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
• The car park is well-lit at night and accommodates vehicles with a minimum height of 2.2 metres.
• Additional accessible parking is available on the waterfront off Devonport Road, in the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre carpark, and on the corner of Fraser Street and Eleventh Avenue.

Accessible Restrooms

• An accessible gender-neutral restroom is available and clearly labelled.
• The accessible restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
• The restroom interior is wheelchair-accessible, measuring at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• Grab rails are installed, and the toilet is at an accessible height (450-480mm from floor to seat) with left-side transfer space.
• Toilet paper is easily reachable, and the flush can be operated with one hand or automatically.
• The basin, mirror, soap dispenser, and electric hand drying facilities are all accessible to wheelchair users.
• A second accessible restroom with similar features and left-side transfer is located in the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre carpark.
• There is no emergency call button or alarm reachable from the toilet.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
• However, the entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
• Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs to assist visitors with low vision.
• Glass doors or walls (where present) are not clearly marked for people with low vision.
• Tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not available.
• The park's location on the edge of Tauranga Harbour presents a water hazard, and uneven ground, a playground, and unused train tracks require caution.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• The venue is unstaffed, meaning there are no staff available to provide assistance.
• Visitors cannot 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.
• Events held at the park use audiovisual equipment.

Neurodiverse Support

• As an open-air venue, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
• The park provides plenty of open grass space, children's play areas, a basketball court, skate park, and mini-golf.
• The venue is unstaffed, meaning dedicated staff support for neurodiverse visitors is not available.
• Events held at the park use audiovisual equipment.
• Caution is advised due to the park's proximity to Tauranga Harbour (water hazard), uneven ground, a playground, and unused train tracks.

Service Animals

• Service animals are welcome at this venue.