Tauranga and Wharepai Domains
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway to this site are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
- All entrances, passageways and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate mobility aids.
- Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
- The venue contains steps of some kind, and although some ramps are available and easily navigated, it is indicated that ramps or lifts are not available as alternatives for all steps.
- Secure handrails are not available on all ramps.
- One accessible restroom stall is available and clearly labelled, located in the men's room.
- The accessible restroom is only open and available during events.
- The restroom interior is not accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, as cubicle dimensions do not meet the minimum of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grabrails are not available in the accessible restroom.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are not within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The bathroom mirror is not at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door cannot be opened, locked and unlocked using one hand, and cannot be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency as the venue is unstaffed.
- This site has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- Two accessible parking spaces are available; one to the right of the rugby club (closest to the main entrance) and one to the left.
- The main entrance or meeting point is located within 30 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones.
- This site has 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.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing (i.e., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) is dependent on the event organisers.
- Evacuation plans considering individuals with deafness or limited hearing is not available.
- Emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings is not available.
- Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This site 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 and stimuli is not available.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not available.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all of the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
The Tauranga and Wharepai Domains public park offers step-free access to its main entrance and pathways, alongside designated accessible parking located close by. However, visitors should be aware of significant accessibility limitations, including an unstaffed venue, and an accessible restroom that is only available during events, has poor internal accessibility, and lacks grabrails. Service animals are warmly welcomed, and activities are considered suitable for neurodiverse participants, though no designated quiet space is provided.
Visitor experience
- Visitors can reach this site using public transport.
- The closest mode of public transport (Bus) is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available, with two spaces provided.
- The closest accessible parking space is within 30 metres of the main entrance or meeting point.
- Sufficient room is available for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones to ensure safe and convenient access.
- Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This site 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 and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs is not available.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities at this site, if they experience sensory overload or discomfort, is not available.
- Information on staff intervention for audiovisual systems that may induce seizures or be distressing is not available.
- This is an open-air venue with a sheltered space for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.
- Information on whether the venue hosts any events or activities is not available.
- Information on whether events or activities use audiovisual equipment (e.g., film screens, sound systems, or light projectors) is not available.
- Information on the availability of closed captions, subtitles or Sign Language interpretation for videos in events is not available.
- Information on the availability of audio descriptions for videos in events is not available.
- This is not a staffed venue.
- Information regarding staff training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable as the venue is unstaffed.
- Information regarding staff awareness of accessible features and services or their ability to provide assistance is not applicable as the venue is unstaffed.
- Information on the ability to notify all visitors quickly and clearly in the event of an emergency is not available.
- Information on whether emergency escape routes are accessible to people who require mobility assistance or if staff are able to help is not applicable as the venue is unstaffed.
- Information on clear directions, signs or maps to guide visitors through this venue (e.g., to emergency exits) is not available.
- Information on a feedback mechanism for visitors to raise concerns about accessibility or to provide suggestions is not available.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway to this site are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
- All entrances, passageways and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate mobility aids.
- Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
- The venue contains steps of some kind, and although some ramps are available and easily navigated, it is indicated that ramps or lifts are not available as alternatives for all steps.
- Secure handrails are not available on all ramps.
- All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
- There is no reception, help desk, or service counter designed to be accessible for wheelchair users.
Accessible Parking
- This site has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- Two accessible parking spaces are available; one to the right side of the rugby club and the other to the left. The parking space to the right of the rugby club is the closest to the main entrance, though visitors will need to walk through the parking lot to get to the stadium entrance.
- The main entrance or meeting point is located within 30 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones.
Accessible Restrooms
- One accessible restroom stall is available and clearly labelled, located in the men's room. This restroom is only open and available during events.
- The restroom interior is not accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, as cubicle dimensions are not at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grabrails are not available in the accessible restroom.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are not within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The bathroom mirror is not at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door cannot be opened, locked and unlocked using one hand.
- The restroom cannot be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.
- This site does not have a gender-neutral restroom.
Blindness & Low Vision
- This site has 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.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
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 not available.
- Information regarding evacuation plans considering individuals with deafness or limited hearing is not available.
- Information on whether emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings is not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- This site 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 and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs is not available.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities at this site if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not available.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all of the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.