Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Library
Polished timber sports court with coloured lines. A ramp with silver handrails leads to a raised viewing area with a glass partition. Bright overhead lighting and basketball hoops on the walls.
Large sign for Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Library in a level asphalt car park. Sign lists Stadium, Childcare and Youth Zone. Auckland Council logo visible at the base.Overview
With a huge stadium, recreation programmes for children and adults alike and a dedicated Wharekai Youth Zone for young adults, you’ll have a blast every time you come and hang out! We're literally joined to the Te Matariki Clendon Library which makes for even more things to do.
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Visitor experience
Level entrance from concrete pavement to a wide, dark grey ribbed floor mat. Automatic sliding glass doors lead to an indoor reception area with a level floor surface throughout.
Accessible parking space with yellow wheelchair symbol and hatched shared zone on asphalt. Concrete kerb ramp with yellow tactile indicators leads to a level footpath.
Two accessible parking spaces with yellow wheelchair symbols on level asphalt. A yellow hatched aisle borders the spaces, next to a weathered concrete path with yellow line markings.- Visitors can reach the centre using public transport, specifically buses.
- The closest public transport stop is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- Information regarding designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones for safe and convenient access is not provided.
- The centre offers a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
- Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
- Staff are able to quickly intervene if audiovisual systems project sounds or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing.
- The venue hosts events or activities that utilise audiovisual equipment.
- Information on closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation for video content is noted as 'not applicable'.
- Information on audio descriptions for people experiencing blindness or low vision for video content is also noted as 'not applicable'.
- All staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
- Staff members are aware of accessible features and services within the venue and are able to provide assistance when needed.
- Staff are able to help visitors who require mobility assistance with emergency escape routes.
- The organisation has indicated a desire to expand its practices, staff knowledge, and organisational goals around accessibility.
Level entrance from concrete pavement to a wide, dark grey ribbed floor mat. Automatic sliding glass doors lead to an indoor reception area with a level floor surface throughout.Accessible parking space with yellow wheelchair symbol and hatched shared zone on asphalt. Concrete kerb ramp with yellow tactile indicators leads to a level footpath.Two accessible parking spaces with yellow wheelchair symbols on level asphalt. A yellow hatched aisle borders the spaces, next to a weathered concrete path with yellow line markings.
Small silver-framed lift with glass door and level black floor. Sign on door reads: Please ask at reception for help to use lift. Green-lit call button on left frame.
Level entrance through glass doors to a wide, flat concrete pathway. A black ribbed floor mat is inside, with a metal drainage grate at the threshold. Natural light throughout.
White wall-mounted basin with single-lever tap. L-shaped stainless steel grab rail next to toilet. White tiled walls and level floor. Mirror, paper towel, soap and toilet roll dispensers.
White ceramic toilet with an L-shaped stainless steel grab rail mounted on white masonry walls. Level floor with white square tiles and dark grout lines.
Accessible Toilet sign on a white wall. Next to a grey doorway are icons for male, female, and baby change, plus a blue sign for Accessible Changing with a wheelchair symbol.
White tiled wall corner with a light blue paper towel dispenser, white soap dispenser mounted next to a mirror, and a small wall-mounted ceramic basin. No grab bars are visible.
Polished wooden stairs with dark grey risers. The edge of each step features two dark parallel lines for visibility and grip. No handrails are visible.
Brushed metal door lock plate with curved handle. Indicator window shows green and red sections. A slotted emergency release screw sits below the indicator.Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway provide step-free access to the venue for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- Ramps are available onsite with secure handrails and can be easily navigated by people using manual wheelchairs, walking frames, or mobility aids.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and are easy to open.
- The reception area is easy to navigate, and evacuation routes are accessible to mobility aid users.
Accessible Parking
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their mobility devices by both driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is well-lit at night, and wheelchair ramps are available on both sides of the carpark.
Accessible Restrooms
- The venue has one clearly labelled gender-neutral accessible restroom.
- Grabrails are easily accessible when seated, and handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- The restroom interior is accessible to manual and power wheelchairs, with cubicle dimensions reportedly meeting the minimum 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand, and staff can unlock it in an emergency.
- Please note that the venue advises this restroom may not be fully accessible to all visitors.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- Stairs are accessible to ambulant disabled people, featuring secure handrails on all flights and tactile ground surface indicators at the top of each set of stairs.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, with even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
- Specific information regarding tactile ground surface indicators on the footpath leading to the main entrance is not provided.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
- Evacuation plans specifically consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing, and emergency notification is quick and clear.
- For events with video, information regarding closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation is listed as not applicable.
- Information on whether emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings is not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities are designed to be suitable for neurodiverse participants, and a designated breakout room or quiet space is available.
- Staff can quickly intervene if audiovisual systems project sounds or graphics that may induce seizures or distress.
- The venue offers a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli, and participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- Indoor venue temperatures can be adjusted and controlled for visitors who require specific room temperatures.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals can enter all the same spaces where their owners are welcome.
Opening hours
Monday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday (Today)7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed