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Arrival at Ascot Vale Leisure Centre

The Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, a sizable white structure crafted from concrete and glass, stands at the intersection of Epsom and Langs Road in Ascot Vale. Adjacent to the entrance are accessible car parking spaces, while bike racks await cyclists.

A step-free ramp from the car park leads to the entry foyer, while another grants access to the entrance, accessible via steps with handrails. A taxi drop-off and pick-up zone is positioned directly in front of the entrance. Enter the Leisure Centre through sleek automatic glass sliding doors.

On the left, a modern building facade with a triangular shape roofing, reflective glass windows and a bold blue poster depicting swimmers. Silver bicycle racks curve outwards on the pavement. The right foreground shows a portion of a canopy structure with supporting poles, while parked cars line the background.
On the right, a modern building facade with a triangular shape roofing, reflective glass windows and a bold blue poster depicting swimmers. Silver bicycle racks curve outwards on the pavement. The right foreground shows a portion of a canopy structure with supporting poles, while parked cars line the background. Signage and trees are also visible.
In the foreground, there is a pavement featuring a yellow marking and step-free access. Adjacent to this is a white car parked to the right. Centrally located is a low-set building with a glass facade, in front of which bike racks are positioned. To the left, a letterbox, trees, and banners can be seen. Concrete posts and signage are also visible in the area.
The entrance to the building is via an automatic glass sliding door, which displays a poster detailing entry conditions. Inside, the interior includes a grey carpet and white ceiling equipped with LED lighting and large air conditioning vents. To the left is a reception desk with a white facade, adjacent to a retail display featuring goggles. A large retractable banner stands to the right. In the centre, a large planter box filled with indoor plants is aligned, with a cafe situated behind it.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Rustling leaves & trees
  3. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  4. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Natural environment
  5. Concrete
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Change in floor surfaces
  5. Humidity (seasonal)
Sight

Sight

  1. Shaded areas
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Moving & parked vehicles
  4. Colour contrasts
  5. Pedestrians

Entrance and Café

Upon entering the Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, reception is to the left. The counter has a wheelchair-accessible section, and nearby is a small retail area. Adjacent to this is the Community Lounge, stocked with pre-loved books.

Further along is the Café, with movable tables and chairs for visitors to enjoy coffee or a meal. The centre also offers a Changing Place Facility accessible to all visitors. To reach it, turn left from reception and proceed down the hallway for 40 meters.

Inside, amenities include an adult-sized change table, a hoist, a shower with a bench chair, and grab rails. The room is spacious providing ample space for carers or support workers to move around.

To the left, a reception desk with a white front features computers and brochures on top. Adjacent are rows of display racks showcasing goggles, swimwear, and accessories. Further to the left, a glass door provides a view of the car park outside. Indoor plants in large planter boxes are displayed around the area. The ceiling, adorned with light fixtures, posters, ceiling fans, and large air conditioning vents, is white, with light blue hues of the walls. The floor is covered with a grey carpet.
Rows of movable tables and black chairs are arranged in the centre. To the right, there is a cafe counter with a food display rack, above which the menu is posted on the wall. Indoor plants in large planter boxes are placed along the sides. The floor is timber, and the ceiling is white, featuring large air conditioning vents, ceiling fans, and lights. In the background, a shelf filled with books is visible. Posters are affixed to the wall.
In the centre is a cafe counter with a white facade. The cafe's menu and an advert poster are affixed to the timber wall. A food rack is positioned next to the cashier area. To the left, a fridge filled with cold drinks stands next to an ice cream freezer. Tables and chairs are arranged in front, with a retractable banner and a clock positioned to the left. The flooring is timber, and the white ceiling is equipped with lights, large air conditioning vents, and ceiling fans.
To the left, there is a reception desk with a white front, topped with computers and brochures. Next to it, rows of display racks hold goggles and swimming accessories. Further left, a glass door offers a view of the car park outside. Large planter boxes with indoor plants are placed around the area. The ceiling is white, fitted with light fixtures, posters, ceiling fans, and large air conditioning vents, which complement the light blue hues of the walls. The floor is covered with a grey carpet.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Electronic beeps & buzzing
  4. Excited people
  5. Coffee machine
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Coffee aromas
  4. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  5. Food aromas
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Eating & drinking
  3. Relief (bathroom)
  4. Change in floor surfaces
  5. Hungry & thirsty
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Middle level lighting
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. People eating & drinking
  5. Food & drinks for sale

Aquatic Centre

The aquatic centre is accessible through automatic glass sliding doors near the Café area. Upon entry, a locker area is on the left, while the Splash Pool lies directly ahead, promising fun and safe water play with its gentle beach entry.

The facility includes a 25-metre pool,  and a Program Pool, all equipped with ramps and handrails. For relaxation, there's a Sauna and a Steam room. To the left are Family/Accessible Change Rooms with toilets and change tables.

Turning right leads to the Family Change Villas and adjacent are the accessible bathrooms with showers. Additionally, two aquatic wheelchairs are available for use ensuring easier access for those with mobility issues.

An indoor swimming pool features colourful water play structures on the left, including arches and hoops that spray water. On the right, designated swimming lanes are outlined by lane dividers. The foreground displays a children's splash area with a beach entry. In the background, there is a pool deck with a seating area and a large clock on the wall. Another pool with a ramp entry is situated to the right. The ceiling is equipped with skylights, large air conditioning vents, and light fixtures.
An indoor swimming pool is segmented into multiple lanes, demarcated by colourful floating ropes. Triangle banners stretch across the pool, and swimmers are visible in the water. On the left, a sign labelled 'WALKING & GENTLE EXERCISE' borders the raised pool deck, while the right side displays a 'SLOW LANE' sign. A ramp with handrails leading into the pool is positioned to the left. The ceiling is outfitted with large air conditioning vents, metal beams, and skylights.
An indoor swimming facility features a spa in the foreground, equipped with steps and handrails, and a larger pool with a ramp and handrails in the background, occupied by swimmers. To the right, a large banner stands near a glass door, with poolside equipment scattered near the pool's edge. The ceiling is fitted with large air conditioning vents, metal beams, and skylights. A glass wall provides a view of the outside, and reminder posters are visible around the area.
An indoor swimming pool, equipped with a ramp and handrails and currently occupied by swimmers, adjoins another pool sectioned by floating rope dividers. Noodle hoses, floaters, and other swimming accessories are scattered on the pool deck. The walls are painted green and blue with X-shaped patterns, while the ceiling features exposed metal beams, skylights, large air conditioning vents, and light fixtures. A glass wall at the far end encloses the aquatic facility.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Music (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Damp clothes or towels
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathrooms)
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & being splashed
  2. Increased heart rate
  3. Increased body temperature
  4. Shared personal space
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Splashing
  4. Children playing
  5. People swimming

Gymnasium & Spin Class

To access the gym from reception, follow the lobby, turn right, and then left. Enter through the turnstile gate. Inside, a locker for belongings is positioned on the right.

The gym offers an extensive range of equipment including treadmills, bikes, rowers, steppers, and cross-trainers, along with boxing gear for varied workout routines. The floor transitions from timber to black rubber tiles.

Additionally, the centre provides a selection of spin classes such as RPM, Sprint, and Cycle, all featuring state-of-the-art bikes. The Cycle Studio is in a separate room located adjacent to the gym's entrance. Separate male and female bathrooms/change rooms are available in front of the Cycle Studio.

The interior of a gym is outfitted with equipment positioned on grey rubber flooring. To the left, weight machines and dumbbell racks are accompanied by smith machines. On the right, the area is equipped with spin machines, treadmills, and various cardio equipment. The background features mirrors and wall art, while a blue running track spans the foreground. The white ceiling above is fitted with recessed lighting.
On the left, a row of dumbbells is arranged on a rack adjacent to a mirrored wall, which reflects other gym patrons. To the right, gym-goers are using exercise equipment. The background features additional fitness machinery and flat-screen TVs. In the foreground, a gym-goer is positioned on a bench press. The floor is covered with speckled rubber tiles, and the ceiling is white, equipped with recessed lighting.
Inside the gym, a row of treadmills equipped with personal screens lines the left side. On the right, weight training equipment including a power rack and weight plates is available. The floor is made of timber, and the white ceiling features cylindrical air ducts and recessed lights. The walls are adorned with mirrors and windows, and gym-goers using the machines are visible.
A spacious indoor cycling studio, symmetrically arranged with rows of stationary exercise bikes on both the left and right sides. Each bike is equipped with a red flywheel and a black saddle. The flooring is made of timber, and the far wall is painted red, featuring a black door and a section covered with mirrors. The left wall has light colours with a wall fan affixed.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hair dryer
  2. Echo
  3. Flushing toilets
  4. Running water
  5. Banging & clanging of equipment
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Rubber matting
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Deodorants
  5. Sporting ointments
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing clothing
  2. Bowel and bladder movements
  3. Wet
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Middle level lighting
  2. Reflections
  3. People changing clothing
  4. Exercise equipment
  5. People exercising

Group Fitness Stadium

To reach the Group Fitness Stadium, turn right from the check-in desk, then turn right again after passing the stairs. Proceed straight, then turn left through the turnstile gates.

The Stadium is located to the right of the Change Rooms. Enter through the manual outward-opening door. Inside, the entrance is equipped with turnstiles and a two-tiered step with handrails.

The Stadium is a spacious area with polished timber floors, white brick walls, and a low ceiling with exposed metal beams, large aircon vents, and insulation foam. Various equipment is lined on the sides, with a platform positioned in the middle.

A spacious indoor gym features polished timber flooring and a ceiling with exposed steel beams, large ceiling fans, silver insulation, and strip lighting. In the centre, individuals exercise on mats with step platforms. To the right, stationary bikes and red lockers line the wall. Equipment is scattered throughout the space. The wall is constructed from white bricks, and the central wall includes large glass windows.
A spacious indoor gym features polished timber flooring and a ceiling decorated with exposed steel beams, large ceiling fans, silver insulation, and strip lighting. Chairs and various pieces of exercise equipment are arranged along the walls, which are made of white bricks. In the left corner, there is a two-tier set of steps fitted with truncated domes.
A spacious indoor gym boasts polished timber flooring and a ceiling adorned with exposed steel beams, large ceiling fans, silver insulation, and strip lighting. Chairs and various exercise equipment line the walls. The walls are constructed from white bricks. In the left corner, a two-tier set of steps equipped with truncated domes is installed.
A spacious indoor gym with glossy wooden flooring and a ceiling featuring exposed steel beams and strip lighting. On the left, individuals perform exercises on mats with step platforms; on the right, stationary bikes and red lockers align the wall. Various exercise equipment are arranged on the sides.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. Echoes
  3. People talking
  4. Instructions
  5. Thuds & squeaks
Smell

Smells

  1. Deodorant
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Sporting ointments
  4. Body odours (close proximity)
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Anticipation
  4. Exhaustion
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Middle level lighting
  2. Glare & reflections
  3. People on workout
  4. Florescent lights
  5. Exercise equipment

Kidspace

Turning right from the check-in desk, visitors enter the Kids Space through double manual glass doors. Inside, a reception desk with a floral façade stands on the left, while a staff office is on the right.

A display rack for toys is on the left, and the room features a grey carpet and light-coloured walls. Various toys and recreational items are arranged, including slides, a net climber, playhouses, tables, chairs, and various toys for kids.

The floor transitions from a grey carpet to a pink mat with a circular design, adding a splash of colour.

An interior view of a well-lit room features patterned grey carpet flooring. To the left, colourful children's artwork adorns the walls above shelving filled with books, alongside a play area with toys. To the right, there is a pram and additional toy storage. Shelves displaying toys are arranged against the walls. A colourful map carpet is positioned in the middle of the room. The ceiling is white, and equipped with recessed lighting and air conditioning vents.
The interior of a spacious room features a patterned grey carpet and a plain ceiling. On the left, there are tables with chairs and a shelving unit, while the right side is filled with various children's toys and play structures. In the background, there is a notice board, and the foreground is scattered with more toys. The wall has light colors adorned with posters
A spacious indoor area with a patterned grey carpet. To the left, a blue wall with children's artwork, shelving with toys, and a small table with chairs. On the right, a white wall and door with a rainbow motif. The foreground shows a white round table edge, while the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
A sign reading "Kidspace" in colourful letters is centrally mounted on a light grey wall, flanked by two closed dark doors with metal handles, one on each side. Flyers are attached next to the left door. The ceiling and floor are not visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Laughing & crying
  2. People talking
  3. Instructions
  4. Music
  5. Air conditioning
Smell

Smells

  1. Body odours (close proximity)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Food aroma
  5. Rubber
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Changing surfaces
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Anticipation
  5. Interpersonal anxiety
Sight

Sight

  1. Vibrant colours
  2. Toys & recreational materials
  3. Children playing
  4. Contrasting colours
  5. Tables & chairs

Pilates Room

Upon arriving at the Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, proceed to the right of the check-in desk to find the stairs with handrails leading to the upper level. Entrance to the Studio is through a manual sliding glass door.

Inside is a spacious area with a white ceiling and timber floors, offering a panoramic view of the aquatic centre below. On the right wall, floor-to-ceiling mirrors enhance the space, allowing users to monitor their form during workouts. In the middle of the room, rows of Pilates reformer apparatus are arranged.

Interior of a well-lit space with timber flooring overlooking the aquatic facility below. Two black and silver pilates reformer machines occupy the foreground, centered in the room. Overhead, a modern ceiling with circular lights and visible ductwork extends throughout the area.
A corridor features a staircase on the left, equipped with handrails and truncated domes, leading to an upper level. A handrail runs parallel to the steps. On the right, a glass door opens into a room, next to another black door with a handle. The floor is patterned with dark geometric shapes, and the ceiling is fitted with recessed lighting. A noticeboard hangs on the back wall. In the background, a café is visible.
An interior view of a wellness studio features outward-opening glass doors with a poster in the foreground. To the right, exercise balls and mats are neatly stacked on shelves, and a recycling bin is positioned before the door entrance. On the left, a wooden display rack is placed. The flooring is made of timber, and above, a drop ceiling with recessed lighting can be seen.
A spacious, well-lit room features a timber floor and a white ceiling equipped with multiple fans, recessed lights, and air conditioning. To the left, large windows offer a view of the aquatic facility below. To the right, a long mirror reflects the room's interior, which extends with visible equipment. Pilates reformer equipment is foregrounded, while indoor plants are positioned near the windows.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Instructions from coaches
  2. Heavy breathing
  3. Music
  4. Air conditioning
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Deodorant & fragrances
  4. Sporting ointment
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Elevated body temperature
  3. Exhaustion
  4. Focus
  5. Changing surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Low ceiling
  2. Reflections & glare
  3. Exercise equipment
  4. People on work out
  5. Fluorescent lights
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