Sydenham Botanic Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a gravel and rough surface.
- There are no steps or escalators anywhere on site.
- Entrances, passageways, and doors are open public space with no doors.
- The venue features large open grass spaces with uneven ground and gentle slopes.
- Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
- There is a gender-neutral accessible toilet that is clearly labelled.
- The accessible toilet door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
- The toilet interior is accessible to wheelchair users, measuring at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grab rails are installed in the accessible toilet, and the toilet seat is at an accessible height (450-480mm).
- Transfer space next to the toilet is available on the right side.
- Toilet paper is easily reachable, and the flush can be operated with one hand or automatically.
- The basin and mirror are accessible to wheelchair users, and the soap dispenser is at an accessible height and easy to use.
- There is more than one accessible toilet at this venue.
- Staff can unlock the toilet in an emergency, but the emergency after-hours exit button in the toilet is not reachable from the toilet seat.
- Hand drying facilities are not at an accessible height, and there is no emergency call button or alarm reachable from the toilet.
- One designated accessible car park space is available.
- There is adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park space has a kerb cut or level entry to a footpath.
- The nearest accessible car park space is within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- The car park space is part of a larger parking structure but is uncovered.
- The parking structure allows vehicles with a minimum height of 2.2 metres.
- There are steps, kerbs, or obstacles between the car park space and the nearest exit, with no ramps or lifts available.
- There is a safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
- The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs.
- Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked.
- Braille signage and tactile floor markings are present on the exterior of accessible toilets.
- Large-print materials are not available.
- Emergency alerts do not include visual warnings, and the emergency plan is not available in accessible formats.
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
- Signs at the park are limited, and messaging displayed on them is not always clearly visible.
- As an open-air park, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
- Activities do not offer a range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- The path to the entrance has a gravel and rough surface.
- The venue has large open grass spaces with uneven ground and gentle slopes.
- Surface animals are welcome in all areas of this park.
Venue accessibility summary
Sydenham Botanic Park has one designated accessible car park with transfer room and a level entry to a footpath. The main entrance and pathways are step-free, leading to gender-neutral accessible toilets equipped with grab rails and accessible basins. However, the car park is not well-lit at night, pathways can be gravel and rough, and the venue is unstaffed.
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Visitor experience
- The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible, and signage for the venue's entrance is displayed clearly.
- The main entrance consists of open storefront-type doors with no steps.
- The venue is accessible by bus, with stops less than 50 metres from the entrance, though it is unsure if these stops are wheelchair-accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a gravel and rough surface but is a level path without slopes or inclines, and there are no steps on the way to the entrance.
- There are no designated drop-off or loading zones, nor a reception or information desk near the entrance.
- The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
- Activities do not offer a range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- Braille signage and tactile floor markings are present on the exterior of accessible toilets.
- Signage is not available in large print.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
- There are no tactile exhibits or touchable displays.
- Events are not held at this venue.
- Information was not provided regarding captions, subtitles, sign language, or audio descriptions for video content at events.
- The venue is not staffed.
- Staff have not received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
- The venue does not have an accessibility commitment or policy.
Wheelchair & mobility scooter access
- The main entrance and pathways are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a gravel and rough surface.
- The venue has open grass spaces with uneven ground and gentle slopes.
- Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Accessible parking
- One designated accessible car park space is available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- There is adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair, and the space has a level entry to a footpath.
- The car park is not well-lit at night and has steps, kerbs, or obstacles between the car park space and the nearest exit.
Accessible restrooms
- Gender-neutral and clearly labelled accessible toilets are available, with more than one on-site.
- The accessible toilet features grab rails, an accessible height toilet, right-side transfer space, and an accessible basin and mirror.
- Toilet paper and flush mechanisms are easily operable with one hand, and staff can unlock the toilet in an emergency.
- The emergency exit button in the toilet is not reachable from the toilet, and hand drying facilities are not at an accessible height.
Blindness & low vision
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance, but it lacks tactile ground surface indicators, and paths do not use colour or texture contrasts.
- Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked.
- Braille signage and tactile floor markings are present on the exterior of accessible toilets, but large-print materials are not available.
- Emergency alerts and plans do not provide visual warnings or accessible formats.
Deafness & limited hearing
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Neurodiverse
- As an open-air park, visitors can easily step away if experiencing sensory overload.
- Activities do not offer a range of sensory experiences.
- The car park is not well-lit at night, and the path to the entrance is gravel and rough.
Service animals
- Information was not provided regarding service animals.