Owen's Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway do not provide step-free access to the venue.
- The reception area is not easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
- Entrances, passageways and doorways do not have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and do not accommodate wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters.
- Doors are not easy to open using one hand or arm.
- All flooring, including any ramps and accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces.
- This site does not have an accessible restroom.
- Grabrails are not available in the restroom and are not easily accessible from the toilet.
- The restroom interior is not accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, as it does not meet the minimum cubicle dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are not within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door cannot be opened, locked or unlocked using one hand, nor can it be unlocked by staff in an emergency (the venue is unstaffed).
- This site does not have designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- There is insufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs or mobility scooters by car doors.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are not available.
- This site does not have a safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Information about whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision (i.e., with even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways) is unavailable.
- Details regarding audio descriptions for events with video are not provided.
- This venue is accessible to people who experience deafness or limited hearing.
- Information about whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing (i.e., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) is not provided.
- Details regarding closed captions, subtitles or Sign Language interpretation for events with video are not available.
- Information on evacuation plans considering individuals with deafness or limited hearing, and if emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings, is unavailable.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse, including those who experience epilepsy, dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome or autism.
- This venue is accessible to neurodiverse people.
- This public park does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves if they experience sensory overload is unavailable.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.
- This venue is accessible to people who have service animals.
Venue accessibility summary
Owen's Park is an unstaffed public park that presents significant accessibility challenges for visitors with mobility impairments or low vision. Accessible parking spaces are not designated, the main entrance and pathways are not step-free, and most doors and passageways are not wheelchair-friendly. While service animals are welcome throughout, and environments are considered suitable for neurodiverse visitors, many other essential accessibility features are currently unavailable.
Visitor experience
- Public transport is not available for reaching this site.
- The closest mode of public transport, if any, is not located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are not available for safe and convenient access.
- The main entrance is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- Information on general available modes of transport is uncertain.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This public park does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves if they experience sensory overload is unavailable.
- Details regarding staff intervention for audiovisual systems that may induce seizures or distress are not provided.
- Owen's Park is an open-air venue, but it does not have a sheltered space for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.
- Winter sports or activities requiring ski fields are not offered at this venue.
- Information on whether events or activities are hosted at this venue is not provided.
- Details regarding the navigability of outdoor grounds for wheelchair users or accessibility of water-based activities are unavailable.
- Owen's Park is not a staffed venue.
- Information on staff training, awareness of accessible features, or ability to assist with emergency escape routes is not applicable due to the unstaffed nature of the venue.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway do not provide step-free access to the venue.
- The reception area is not easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
- Entrances, passageways and doorways do not have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and do not accommodate wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters.
- Doors are not easy to open using one hand or arm.
- All flooring, including any ramps and accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces.
Accessible Parking
- This site does not have designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- There is insufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs or mobility scooters by car doors.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are not available.
Accessible Restrooms
- This site does not have an accessible restroom.
- Grabrails are not available in the restroom and are not easily accessible from the toilet.
- The restroom interior is not accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, as it does not meet the minimum cubicle dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are not within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door cannot be opened, locked or unlocked using one hand, nor can it be unlocked by staff in an emergency (the venue is unstaffed).
Blindness & Low Vision
- This site does not have a safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Information about whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision (i.e., with even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways) is unavailable.
- Details regarding audio descriptions for events with video are not provided.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- This venue is accessible to people who experience deafness or limited hearing.
- Information about whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing (i.e., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) is not provided.
- Details regarding closed captions, subtitles or Sign Language interpretation for events with video are not available.
- Information on evacuation plans considering individuals with deafness or limited hearing, and if emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings, is unavailable.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse, including those who experience epilepsy, dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome or autism.
- This venue is accessible to neurodiverse people.
- This public park does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves if they experience sensory overload is unavailable.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.
- This venue is accessible to people who have service animals.