Caloundra Aquatic Centre Visual Story

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Arrival at Caloundra Aquatic Centre

The Caloundra Aquatic Centre is located within the Caloundra Central Park Sports Precinct on Arthur Street. The low-set facility features significant parking, including three accessible car parking spaces with step-free entry. The parking area is shaded by established native trees. 

From the parking area, there is a concrete pathway leading to the entrance, accessible via an inward-opening glass door.  The main building has clear signage and a welcoming entrance via a barrier-free breezeway.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles parking
  2. Birds chirping
  3. People talking
  4. Footsteps on pavement
  5. Trees rustling
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. Cut grass
  4. Chlorine from pool
  5. Palm trees
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sunlight
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Smooth paved pathways
  4. Cool breeze
  5. Excitement & anticipation
Sight

Sight

  1. Shaded parking
  2. Palm trees
  3. Clear signage
  4. Paved pathways
  5. Sunlight

Reception & Café

The Caloundra Aquatic Centre has inward-opening glass doors that are usually held open, creating a breezeway effect. Upon entering, the reception is on the right where people queue to pay for entry. To the left is a café offering basic foods and beverages. Further right, a small retail section displays sportswear and goggles. 

Straight ahead is a dome-shaped shade structure with a picnic table underneath. More seating is available to the right on a raised deck under a large umbrella, accessible via three steps. There are accessible bathrooms and change rooms located to the left. The bathroom includes a toilet and shower with grab bars, bench chairs, and change tables. 

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Chatter of people
  3. Café equipment
  4. Footsteps on concrete
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine from pool
  2. Fresh air
  3. Food from café
  4. Coffee aroma
  5. Sunscreen
Touch

Feel

  1. Relaxed atmosphere
  2. Cool breeze
  3. Excited energy
  4. Warm sun
  5. Smooth concrete
Sight

Sight

  1. Glass doors
  2. Reception desk
  3. Café counter
  4. Picnic tables
  5. Swimming pool

Indoor Pool

To access the pool from the main entrance, proceed straight along the concrete footpath. Turn right, passing the pool on the right and a shaded seating area on the left. Enter through a manual glass sliding door.

The indoor heated pool is 20 metres long and kept at 32 degrees Celsius. It includes a pool hoist and stairs with handrails for accessible entry, ideal for baby classes and rehabilitation exercises. The ceiling has bright children’s images, adding a playful touch. Large windows surround the pool, allowing natural light to fill the space. Seating is available poolside, with clear signs indicating safety rules.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing
  2. Children laughing
  3. Instructors' voices
  4. Hum of ventilation
  5. Echoes of movement
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Humid air
  3. Fresh towels
  4. Clean water
  5. Mild disinfectant
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm and humid
  2. Playful and fun
  3. Accessible features
  4. Wet
  5. Refreshed
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright murals
  2. Clear water
  3. Pool hoist
  4. Large windows
  5. Safety signs

Outdoor Pools

Caloundra Aquatic Centre has three heated outdoor pools: a Kids Rock Pool, a 25m pool with hoist, and a 50m pool with lane markers for lap swimming. The pools are heated to 28 degrees Celsius for a comfortable experience. Surrounding the pools are ample deck spaces with lounge chairs, picnic tables, and shaded seating areas.

To access the outdoor pools from the entrance, proceed straight along the concrete pathway. There is a small pool directly ahead, and the 25m pool is adjacent. Covered spectator seating and grassy areas for relaxation are also located to the right. 

The 50m pool is located further to the right, accessible via concrete paved pathways. The pools are equipped with steps with handrails.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Children playing
  3. Lifeguard whistles
  4. Conversations
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Fresh air
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Grass
  5. Poolside snacks
Touch

Feel

  1. Fun & excitement
  2. Accelerated heart rate (during swim)
  3. Warm water
  4. Warm sunlight
  5. Soft breeze
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue pools
  2. Lane markers
  3. Lounge chairs
  4. Shaded areas
  5. Green grass

Kids Splash Pool

The Kids Splash Pool area features a shallow, unheated pool with a blue shade sail overhead, offering partial shade. The pool has a small water slide and fountains for added enjoyment. Lush green plants and a paved walkway surround the area, which is enclosed by a white picket fence for safety.

There are picnic tables under a shade canopy on the right and more seating and lounge chair positioned under the shade of trees.

To access the Kids Splash Pool  from the entrance, turn left, passing the café counter on the right and ice cream freezers on the left. Entry to the pool area is through a gated access point with a single small step.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children laughing
  2. Water splashing
  3. Parents chatting
  4. Water fountains
  5. Slide noises
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Fresh air
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Snack bar treats
  5. Wet grass
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Fun & excitement
  3. Cool water
  4. Warm sun
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue shade sail
  2. Water slide
  3. Lush plants
  4. White picket fence
  5. Snack bar

Gymnasium

The Gym (City Training Zone) is a low-set, long shed located between the outdoor pools. The entrance has a manual glass door with a small step for entry. Inside, exercise machines and free weights are arranged in rows along the length of the shed. The ceiling shows exposed metal beams and insulation, and the lighting is low. Ventilation is provided by fans and windows.

To reach the gym, proceed straight from the entrance and turn right onto the concrete pathway. A pool is on the left, with a white metal fence on the right. Follow the narrow concrete path through the grass to the building housing the gym.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Clanking weights
  2. Hum of machines
  3. Fan whirring
  4. Muffled conversations
  5. Background music
Smell

Smells

  1. Controlled air
  2. Sports ointments
  3. Rubber mats
  4. Body odour
  5. Metal equipment
Touch

Feel

  1. Energetic
  2. Slightly warm
  3. Sweaty
  4. Changing floor surface (concrete-rubber)
  5. Body anxiety
Sight

Sight

  1. Exercise machines
  2. Free weights
  3. Metal beams
  4. Low lighting
  5. Windows with views
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