The Strand Reserve
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathways are step-free and accessible.
- All paths within the reserve are smooth, paved, and level, with no slopes or inclines.
- There are no steps or escalators anywhere on site.
- All floors and paths have non-slip surfaces.
- The open public space has no doors, ensuring wide and unobstructed access.
- Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
- Multiple accessible restrooms are available, including a gender-neutral option.
- The main accessible restroom features changing facilities, a shower, and a height-adjustable plinth.
- This main restroom also has a height-adjustable hand basin and heating.
- Accessible restroom doors can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
- The restroom interiors are accessible to wheelchair users, measuring at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grab rails are installed, and the toilet is at an accessible height with transfer space on the left.
- Toilet paper, flush, soap dispenser, mirror, and hand drying facilities are all easily reachable and operable with one hand or automatically.
- Staff can unlock the restrooms in an emergency, though there is no emergency call button.
- One designated accessible parking space is available kerbside on Dive Crescent.
- The parking space has a kerb cut providing level entry to a footpath.
- The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the nearest accessible parking space.
- There is inadequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from both driver and passenger car doors.
- Caution is advised for driver side loading due to a cycle lane.
- The accessible parking space is uncovered and not well-lit at night.
- A safe, smooth, and paved footpath is available to the main entrance.
- The entrance does not feature tactile ground surface indicators.
- Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths to assist visitors with low vision.
- Signage is not available in braille or large-print formats.
- Hazards at this location include nearby train tracks, the harbor and unmarked steps along the side of the sidewalk, posing tripping/slipping and drowning risks for visitors with low vision.
- All areas of the reserve are well signposted and marked.
- Hearing loops or other assistive listening devices are not available.
- While events use audiovisual equipment, no information on captions, subtitles, or sign language availability is provided.
- As an open-air reserve, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
- Activities at the venue do not specifically offer a range of sensory experiences for sensitive visitors.
- Events held at the reserve utilise audiovisual equipment.
- Service animals are welcome at this venue.
Venue accessibility summary
The Strand Reserve offers level, step-free access throughout its open-air spaces and provides excellent accessible restroom facilities, including one with a shower and height-adjustable plinth. While accessible parking is limited and not ideal for all transfers, visitors should also note potential hazards like nearby train tracks and the harbour. Emergency procedures for visitors with disabilities and staff support are currently not in place.
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Visitor experience
- The main entrance and pathway to the venue are step-free and accessible.
- The path surface to the entrance is smooth and paved, with a level incline and no steps.
- The safest entry point is via Dive Crescent to avoid crossing train tracks.
- The venue is accessible by bus, with stops located 50-100 metres from the entrance.
- It is unsure if these public transport stops are wheelchair-accessible.
- There are no designated drop-off or loading zones, and clear entrance signage is not displayed.
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload, given the open-air nature of the reserve.
- The venue does not offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- Captions, subtitles, audio descriptions, sign language, tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not applicable or available.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
- Events are held at The Strand Reserve, utilising audiovisual equipment.
- As an open-air venue, visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload during events.
- There is no dedicated website or page providing accessibility information for events.
- Staff intervention for audiovisual content that could trigger seizures or distress is not specifically mentioned as available.
- The venue is not staffed, meaning no onsite assistance from venue personnel is available.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathways are step-free and accessible.
- All paths within the reserve are smooth, paved, and level.
- There are no steps or escalators anywhere on site.
- Evacuation routes are accessible to wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Accessible Parking
- One designated accessible parking space is available on Dive Crescent with a kerb cut to a footpath.
- The main entrance is within 20 metres of the accessible parking space.
- There is inadequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from both driver and passenger car doors.
Accessible Restrooms
- Multiple accessible, gender-neutral restrooms are available.
- The main accessible restroom includes changing facilities, a shower, a height-adjustable plinth and basin, and heating.
- Restroom interiors are wheelchair accessible and equipped with grab rails.
- Toilets, basins, and hand drying facilities are designed for easy, one-handed operation.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe, step-free footpath leads to the entrance.
- Tactile ground surface indicators, colour contrasts on paths, braille signage, and large-print materials are not available.
- Hazards include proximity to train tracks and the harbour, which pose tripping/slipping and drowning risks.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans do not specifically cater for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Hearing loops or assistive listening devices are not available.
Neurodiverse Support
- As an open-air reserve, visitors can easily step away to manage sensory overload.
- No specific sensory experiences or interventions for audiovisual content during events are noted.
Service Animals
- Service animals are welcome at this venue.