Waipuna Park
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface.
- There are moderate slopes or inclines on the pathway, which may require assistance in some instances.
- All floors, ramps, and paths have non-slip surfaces.
- There are multiple level entry access ways throughout the park.
- An accessible toilet is available and clearly labelled.
- The accessible toilet door can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand.
- The toilet interior is accessible to wheelchair users, with dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
- Grab rails are installed in the accessible toilet.
- The toilet is at an accessible height (450-480mm from floor to seat), and the transfer space is on the left side.
- Toilet paper is easily reachable, and the flush can be operated with one hand.
- The basin, soap dispenser, and hand drying facilities (electric underneath hand dryer) are all at accessible heights and easy to use.
- More than one accessible toilet is available, located within the men's and women's bathroom facilities.
- Waipuna Park has a designated space for accessible car parking.
- Five accessible car parking spaces are available.
- There is adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair from both driver and passenger car doors.
- The car parking spaces have a kerb cut or level entry to a footpath, and the nearest accessible space is within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- The car park is well-lit at night and is part of a larger, uncovered car park structure.
- The car park allows vehicles with a minimum height of 2.2 metres, and there are no steps, kerbs, or obstacles between the parking space and the nearest exit.
- A fifth accessible car park is located near the Johnson Reserve access way.
- There is no safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
- The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked for people with low vision.
- Contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths or stairs to assist visitors with low vision.
- Signage is not available in braille.
- Large-print materials are not available.
- There are no hearing loops or assistive listening devices available.
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- All visitors cannot be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload.
- The venue is an open-air park.
- Activities do not specifically offer a range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- Events held at the venue may use audiovisual equipment.
- Service animals are welcome at this venue
Venue accessibility summary
Waipuna Park is an open-air venue with designated accessible car parking and accessible toilets. While the main pathways are step-free, some areas have moderate slopes which may require assistance. The park also hosts events that use audiovisual equipment.
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Visitor experience
- The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface with moderate slopes or inclines, which may require assistance.
- There are no steps on the way to or at the main entrance.
- Venue entrance signage is clearly displayed, and the main entrance features open storefront-type doors.
- The venue is accessible by public transport (bus), with stops less than 50 metres from the entrance.
- It is unsure if these public transport stops are wheelchair-accessible.
- There are no designated drop-off or loading zones or a reception/information desk near the entrance.
- Multiple level entry access ways are available, including a pathway linking the reserve to the basketball court, playground, picnic area, and car park.
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload within this open-air park.
- Activities do not offer a specific range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- Captions, subtitles, or sign language are not applicable for video content, nor are audio descriptions available.
- There are no hearing loops or assistive listening devices available.
- Tactile exhibits, braille signage, or large-print materials are not available.
- Events are held at Waipuna Park, utilising audiovisual equipment.
- All visitors cannot be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings, and evacuation plans do not account for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Evacuation routes are not accessible to wheelchair or mobility aid users, and the evacuation point is not safe or easy to access.
- The emergency plan is not available in accessible formats.
- Information on staff intervention for audiovisual content triggering seizures or distress is not applicable.
- Waipuna Park is not a staffed venue.
- Staff have not received training on assisting people with disability during emergencies.
- If evacuation routes are not accessible, staff cannot assist those needing mobility support.
- There is no reception or information desk near the entrance.
Wheelchair & mobility scooter access
- The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
- The path to the entrance has a smooth, paved surface.
- There are moderate slopes or inclines on the pathway, which may require assistance in some instances.
- All floors, ramps, and paths have non-slip surfaces.
Accessible parking
- Waipuna Park has five designated accessible car parking spaces available.
- There is adequate room to transfer to a wheelchair, and spaces have kerb cuts or level entry to a footpath.
- The nearest accessible car park space is within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- The car park is well-lit at night, part of an uncovered structure, and allows vehicles up to 2.2 metres high.
Accessible restrooms
- An accessible toilet is available, clearly labelled, and its door can be operated with one hand.
- The toilet interior is accessible for wheelchair users, includes grab rails, and the toilet height is accessible.
- The transfer space is on the left side, and the flush and toilet paper are accessible.
- The basin, soap dispenser, and hand drying facilities are all at accessible heights.
- More than one accessible toilet is available, located in the men's and women's facilities.
Blindness & low vision
- There is no safe footpath to the entrance for people who are blind or have low vision.
- The entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Glass doors or walls are not clearly marked, and contrasts in colour or texture are not used on paths.
- Signage is not available in braille or large-print materials.
Deafness & limited hearing
- There are no hearing loops or assistive listening devices available.
- Emergency alerts do not include both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans do not include provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- All visitors cannot be notified quickly and clearly in an emergency.
Neurodiverse
- Visitors can easily step away if they experience sensory overload within the open-air park.
- Activities do not specifically offer a range of sensory experiences for visitors sensitive to light, sound, or touch.
- Events hosted here use audiovisual equipment.
Service animals
- Surface animals are welcome at this venue.