Strand Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathways offer step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- This site does not contain any steps or escalators.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, features non-slippery surfaces.
- As a public park, the venue largely consists of open spaces with no internal doors or narrow passageways.
- Any doors or doorways within the venue accommodate people using wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
- Any doors are easy to open, suitable for visitors who may not use both hands or arms.
- The site features clearly labelled accessible restrooms.
- More than one accessible bathroom stall is available.
- Gender-neutral accessible restrooms are available.
- The restroom interior is accessible for manual or power wheelchairs, meeting the minimum dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grabrails are available in the accessible restrooms.
- Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet.
- Handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- Hand dryers are provided for hand drying.
- Restroom doors can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand.
- Restrooms can be unlocked by staff during an emergency.
- The bathroom mirror is not at an appropriate height for a person using a wheelchair.
- Accessible restrooms are located on the south side of the park, past the play area.
- New accessible restrooms are being constructed near the play area and are expected to open in early 2025.
- Designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- The main entrance is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- The closest accessible parking space at the north entrance lacks a kerb cut, making it unsuitable for wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
- Additional accessible parking is available in the parking lot across from the fish market and on The Strand.
- There is not sufficient room by the car doors for people to transfer to their their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points at this venue.
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance, suitable for visitors who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- As there are no steps, concerns about stair nosing or tactile warning strips are not applicable.
- Information regarding activity environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision is not available.
- Strand Park is accessible to visitors with deafness and limited hearing.
- Emergency Alerts and Broadcast Systems used at the Strand Park also trigger cell phone emergency alert systems.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- As a public park, a designated breakout room or quiet space is not applicable.
- The park's proximity to the water and sudden drop-offs along walking paths may make this location unsuitable for visitors that may not be in full control of their bodies.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals are permitted in all spaces where their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
Strand Poark, an unstaffed public park, offers largely accessible pathways and amenities. The main entrance and footpaths provide step-free access for mobility device users, and multiple accessible restrooms are available and clearly labelled. However, visitors should be aware that the closest accessible parking space lacks a kerb cut and the overall car park is not well-lit.
Visitor experience
- Visitors can reach this site using public transport.
- Bus services are available.
- The closest public transport stop is within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points at the venue.
- The main entrance and pathway are accessible with step-free access.
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for visitors with blindness or low vision.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- As a public park, a designated breakout room or quiet space is not applicable.
- Information on a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for sensory modulation needs is not available.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities due to sensory overload or discomfort is not available.
- Information regarding staff intervention for potentially distressing audiovisual systems is not available, as it is an unstaffed venue.
- As an open-air public park, many event-specific accessibility features, such as indoor temperature control, are not applicable.
- Information on whether events or activities are hosted at this venue is not provided.
- Water sports or water-based activities are not offered.
- Winter sports or activities requiring ski fields are not offered.
- This is an unstaffed venue, meaning direct staff assistance for events is not available.
- There is no sheltered space available for visitors in the event of sudden bad weather.
- Strand Poark is an unstaffed public venue.
- Therefore, information regarding staff training on accessibility and inclusion, or staff awareness of accessible features, is not applicable.
- Staff assistance for emergency escape routes is not available.
- There is no reception, help desk, or service counter for visitors who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathways offer step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
- This site does not contain any steps or escalators.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, features non-slippery surfaces.
- As a public park, the venue largely consists of open spaces with no internal doors or narrow passageways.
- Any doors or doorways within the venue accommodate people who use wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters.
- Any doors are easy to open, suitable for visitors who may not use both hands or arms.
Accessible Parking
- Designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- The main entrance is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- The closest accessible parking space at the north entrance lacks a kerb cut, making it unsuitable for wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
- Additional accessible parking is available in the parking lot across from the fish market and on The Strand.
- There is not sufficient room by the car doors for people to transfer to their their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points at this venue.
Accessible Restrooms
- The site features clearly labelled accessible restrooms.
- More than one accessible bathroom stall is available.
- Gender-neutral accessible restrooms are available.
- The restroom interior is accessible for manual or power wheelchairs, meeting the minimum dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grabrails are available in the accessible restrooms.
- Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet.
- Handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- Hand dryers are provided for hand drying.
- Restroom doors can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand.
- Restrooms can be unlocked by staff during an emergency.
- The bathroom mirror is not at an appropriate height for a person using a wheelchair.
- Accessible restrooms are located on the south side of the park, past the play area.
- New accessible restrooms are being constructed near the play area and are expected to open in early 2025.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance, suitable for visitors who are blind or experience low vision.
- The pathway to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- As there are no steps, concerns about stair nosing or tactile warning strips are not applicable.
- Information regarding activity environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision is not available.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information regarding activity environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing is not available.
- Information on emergency notification systems for visitors who are deaf or experience limited hearing is not available.
- Information on whether evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing is not available.
- Information regarding audio and visual emergency alert systems is not available.
- Information on closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation for video content is not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- As a public park, a designated breakout room or quiet space is not applicable.
- Information on a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs is not available.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not available.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals are permitted in all spaces where their owners are welcome.