Te Wati (Maungatapu) Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway to this site are accessible, providing step-free access.
- The reception area (main gathering point for a park) is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
- This site does not contain steps of any kind.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres.
- All doors and doorways accommodate people who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
- Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- Restrooms and changing facilities at this location are not accessible.
- This site does not have a gender-neutral restroom.
- There is no more than one accessible bathroom stall, and the accessible restroom is not clearly labelled.
- Grabrails are not easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet, and the accessible restroom does not have grabrails.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are not within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
- The restroom door cannot be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand.
- This site has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- The accessible parking space is suitable for visitors who use manual wheelchairs or walking aids.
- The parking space may not have adequate room for individuals who use powerchairs or larger mobility aids.
- The car park is not 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.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Information on whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision is not explicitly provided.
- The park is an open-air venue that hosts local sports fields and sports clubs.
- The park is largely accessible to visitors with deafness and limited hearing.
- Local community groups and sports organisations organise events and activities for these fields and accessibility of these activities will vary depending on the organising group.
- Activities held at this venue are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs is not provided.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not provided.
- 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
Te Wati (Maungatapu) Park offers step-free access to its main entrance and pathways, which feature non-slippery surfaces. Accessible parking is available within 20 metres, though space for powerchairs is limited and the car park is not lit at night. Visitors should be aware that all restrooms and changing facilities at this location are not accessible.
Visitor experience
- The venue is an unstaffed public park.
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
- The accessible parking space is suitable for visitors using manual wheelchairs or walking aids, but may not have adequate room for powerchairs or larger mobility aids.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- Public transport is not considered an accessible way to reach the venue, as the closest mode of transport is not within 200 metres of the entrance.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points at this venue.
- This site has a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Activities held at the park are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs is not provided.
- Information on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort is not provided.
- This venue is an open-air public park and is not an aquatic facility or ski field.
- No water sports or winter sports are offered at this location.
- Information on whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision is not explicitly provided.
- Information on whether activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing is not explicitly provided.
- There is no information on signage for meeting points in a large public space.
- This venue is unstaffed.
- Information on staff receiving training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable.
- Information on staff awareness of accessible features and services, or their ability to provide assistance, is not applicable.
- Information on staff being able to intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing is not applicable.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway to this site are accessible, providing step-free access.
- The site does not contain steps of any kind.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres.
- All flooring, including accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
Accessible Parking
- Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- The accessible parking space is suitable for visitors using manual wheelchairs or walking aids, but may not accommodate powerchairs or larger mobility aids.
Accessible Restrooms
- Restrooms and changing facilities at this location are not accessible.
- The accessible restroom does not have grabrails, nor is the interior spacious enough for wheelchairs or powerchairs.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance, and all flooring is non-slippery.
- The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information regarding suitable activity environments for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing is not available.
- Details on emergency alert systems providing both audio and visual warnings are not provided.
Neurodiverse Support
- The site offers a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Activities held at the park are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises and can enter all public spaces.