Sydenham Botanic Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walking aids.
- The entire site is free of steps, escalators, or lifts.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
- However, all flooring, including accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces.
- The venue has a clearly labelled, accessible restroom, with two gender-neutral accessible stalls.
- Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet and are available in the accessible restroom.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, meeting the minimum dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
- This site does not have designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance or meeting point is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- There is insufficient 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.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones.
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- However, the pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- Information regarding clear directions, signs, or maps to guide visitors is unavailable.
- The park is largely accessible to visitors with deafness and limited hearing.
- In the case of an emergency visitors will be notified via cell phone with emergency information.
- Evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
- The activities at this venue are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This venue does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space, which is noted as 'not applicable' for this public park setting.
- Information regarding the availability of a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs is unavailable.
- Details on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort are not provided.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
Sydenham Botanic Park offers accessible main entrances and pathways, providing step-free access for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. The park features clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible restrooms with multiple stalls and comprehensive support facilities. However, visitors should be aware of a lack of designated accessible parking, non-slippery flooring, and no sheltered space for sudden bad weather.
Visitor experience
- The venue is accessible using public transport, specifically by bus.
- The closest mode of public transport is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- There are no designated accessible parking spaces available at this site.
- The main entrance is located more than 50 metres from the closest parking space.
- The car park is not well-lit at night and lacks sufficient room for wheelchair transfers.
- Activities at Sydenham Botanic Park are generally suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- The venue is an open-air public park, and a designated breakout room or quiet space is not applicable.
- Information regarding whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli is unavailable.
- It is unknown if participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- This venue is an open-air public park and is not staffed.
- There is no sheltered space available for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.
- A secure locker or space is available for visitors to store their possessions.
- Information about whether the outdoor grounds are easy to navigate for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids is not provided, beyond general accessibility of pathways.
- This venue is not staffed, therefore information on staff training for accessibility and inclusion is not applicable.
- No details are available regarding staff awareness of accessible features or ability to provide assistance.
- It is unknown if a feedback mechanism is in place for visitors to raise accessibility concerns or provide suggestions.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walking aids.
- The entire site is free of steps, escalators, or lifts.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways are noted as 'not applicable' as the venue is a public space with no doors, implying wide, unobstructed access.
- All flooring, including 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 or meeting point is located more than 50 metres from the closest accessible parking space.
- There is insufficient 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.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones.
Accessible Restrooms
- The venue has a clearly labelled, accessible restroom, with two gender-neutral accessible stalls located at the corner of the park closest to the road.
- Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet and are available in the accessible restroom.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, meeting the minimum dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads 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.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, does not have non-slippery surfaces.
- This site contains no steps, eliminating concerns about tactile warning strips on stair nosings.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information on 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 unavailable.
- Details regarding emergency alert systems producing both audio and visual warnings are not provided.
- It is unknown if evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities held at this venue are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This venue does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space, which is noted as 'not applicable' for this public park setting.
- Information regarding 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 unavailable.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.