Waipuna Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access, making them accessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue does not contain any steps.
- All flooring, ramps, and accessible footpaths have non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- The accessible restroom interior is spacious, measuring at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres, suitable for manual and power wheelchairs.
- Waipuna Park has clearly labelled accessible restrooms with more than one accessible stall.
- Grabrails are easily accessible for a person seated on the toilet.
- Handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual or power wheelchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Restroom stalls are not gender-neutral.
- The restroom door is not easy to open, lock, and unlock using one hand, and some people may require assistance to get into the stall if the door is not already open.
- Staff can unlock the restroom in the event of an emergency.
- Waipuna Park has designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces.
- There are four accessible parking spaces, located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- Sufficient room is provided for self-transfer by both driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- Visitors using wheelchairs will need to travel approximately ten metres through the parking lot to access the park's main entrance.
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- All flooring, ramps, and footpaths have non-slippery surfaces.
- However, the pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Information regarding activities being suitable for participants with blindness or low vision is not available.
- Waipuna Park is a large sport and recreation complex that is largely accessible to visitors with deafness and limited hearing.
- Events hosted at this park are organised by local community groups.
- The accessibility of the different events will vary depending on the organising partner.
- Visitors with deafness and learning hearing should note that annual events such as the Ames Games take place at this park on an annual basis, where more than 10,000 student athletes attend.
- Emergency alerts and notifications at this park are sent via mobile phone in the case of an emergency.
- Activities at Waipuna Park are held in environments considered suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- This open-air venue is exposed to the elements, with large portions of the park not having locations where visitors can easily shelter in the case of sudden bad weather.
- The Waipuna Park Pavilion is available in the centre of the park though it is located at the top of an embankment on two of its sides.
- Further details on a wide range of sensory experiences or the ability for participants to easily remove themselves from activities due to sensory overload or discomfort are not specified.
- Large sporting events and activities are often held at this park, with increased visitor activity during these sporting events.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals are permitted to enter all spaces where their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
Waipuna Park offers good general accessibility for visitors, featuring step-free access to the main entrance and pathways, along with designated accessible parking and multiple accessible restrooms. However, some limitations include an unlit car park at night and restroom doors that may require assistance. As an unstaffed public park, information on event-specific and staff-related accessibility is not available.
Visitor experience
- The main entrance and pathway to Waipuna Park are accessible, providing step-free access.
- Designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance, with sufficient room for self-transfer.
- However, the car park is not well-lit at night, and visitors will need to travel approximately ten metres through the parking lot to reach the park.
- Public transport, specifically buses, is available but does not reach the site, and the closest stop is not within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
- There are no designated drop-off or pick-up points or loading zones available.
- The venue is an open-air public park and has a sheltered space for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.
- The environment at Waipuna Park is considered suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors is not applicable at this public park.
- Information on whether activities offer a wide range of sensory experiences or allow participants to easily remove themselves from activities due to sensory overload is not available.
- Details on staff intervention for audiovisual systems that may induce seizures or be distressing are not provided.
- Waipuna Park is an unstaffed, open-air public venue.
- Information regarding the hosting of any events or activities at this venue is not provided.
- As such, details about water-based activities, winter sports, beach access mats, or beach wheelchairs are not available or applicable.
- Information on whether any potential outdoor activities would be easy to navigate for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids is not specified.
- Information on audiovisual equipment, subtitles, closed captions, or audio descriptions for events is also not available.
- Waipuna Park is an unstaffed venue.
- Therefore, information regarding staff training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors is not applicable.
- Details on staff awareness of accessible features and services, or their ability to provide assistance, are also not available.
- It is not known if staff would be able to help with emergency escape routes for people requiring mobility assistance.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access, making them accessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- The venue does not contain any steps.
- All flooring, ramps, and accessible footpaths have non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- The accessible restroom interior is spacious, measuring at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres, suitable for manual and power wheelchairs.
Accessible Parking
- Waipuna Park has designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces.
- There are four accessible parking spaces, located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- Sufficient room is provided for self-transfer by both driver and passenger car doors.
- The car park is not well-lit at night.
- Visitors using wheelchairs will need to travel approximately ten metres through the parking lot to access the park's main entrance.
Accessible Restrooms
- Waipuna Park has clearly labelled accessible restrooms with more than one accessible stall.
- Grabrails are easily accessible for a person seated on the toilet.
- Handwashing and drying facilities, including a hand dryer, are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
- The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual or power wheelchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Restroom stalls are not gender-neutral.
- The restroom door is not easy to open, lock, and unlock using one hand, and some people may require assistance to get into the stall if the door is not already open.
- Staff can unlock the restroom in the event of an emergency.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- All flooring and footpaths have non-slippery surfaces.
- However, the pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Information regarding activities being suitable for participants with blindness or low vision is not available.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Information on whether activities are suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing (e.g., with clearly-displayed signs or graphics) is not provided.
- It is not known if emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings.
- Details on whether evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing are unavailable.
Neurodiverse Support
- Activities at Waipuna Park are held in environments considered suitable for neurodiverse participants.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it is not applicable to this venue.
- Further details on a wide range of sensory experiences or the ability for participants to easily remove themselves from activities due to sensory overload or discomfort are not specified.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals are permitted to enter all spaces where their owners are welcome.