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Arrival at Cleveland Aquatic Centre

The Cleveland Aquatic Centre, situated on Russell Street, is an outdoor aquatic facility comprised of a series of low-set, cream-colored brick buildings with brown tiled roofing that encircle the Aqua Park. Large, established gum trees around the perimeter provide a serene, natural ambiance to the venue, nestled within the local suburbs.

Parking, including four accessible car parking spaces, is conveniently located a few meters from the entrance. A step-free ramp with handrails ensures easier mobility for wheelchair users from the car park to the entrance.

Arrival at Cleveland Aquatic Centre is through a road with continuous yellow broken lines in the middle and is surrounded by large gum trees. On the left of the road is a cemented sidewalk leading to the entrance of the centre, while on the right is a narrow, cemented curb. A chain-linked fence encloses the entire property.
Front of Cleveland Aquatic Centre. To the right are accessible parking spaces marked by yellow diagonal lines, a mobility disability logo parking sign, and a no-stopping sign. Behind it is a large blue facility name signboard and two low wooden benches. In the middle of the entryway are yellow diagonal lines enclosed within a rectangle and yellow bollards. To the left are three large yellow rectangular rocks and bike racks. To the back are low-set cream buildings with brown tiled roofing.
Accessible parking spaces at Cleveland Aquatic Centre are marked by a blue accessible parking sign separated by diagonal yellow lines and between diagonal yellow lines at the end. It also has a mobility disability logo parking sign, and a no-stopping sign. Tall trees with abundant foliage are lined within the garden full of dried leaf litter.
The parking lot at Cleveland Aquatic Centre is a large open space full of varying colors of cars. The garden edges are painted in yellow. White line markings can be seen around the parking lot. Tall trees with great canopy cover provide a calm, environmental feel to the facility.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Screeching parrots
  2. Moving vehicles
  3. Rustling leaves
  4. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Gum trees
  3. Mulch
  4. Gravel
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Anticipation
  3. Anxiety
  4. Crunching leaves
Sight

Sight

  1. Parked vehicles
  2. Large gum trees
  3. Shaded areas
  4. Flying birds (esp. parrots)
  5. External weather conditions

Entrance to Cleveland Aquatic Centre

Entrance to the facility is through a gated entrance, with the reception desk immediately on the right. Adjacent to the reception is a small retail area offering swimwear, goggles, and swim accessories, alongside a small café.

To the left of the reception lie the outdoor aquatic areas, surrounded by a low metal fence. Accessible bathrooms and an all-gender bathroom with a shower, handrails, and a bench seat are located in this area. A ramp and steps with handrails facilitate access to these amenities, ensuring convenience for visitors.

Entryway between two buildings with a low white ceiling. It has red floor markings and middle rope bollards to regulate traffic inside and outside of the centre. The entryway has lime green narrow foundations. The opening hours of the centre is detailed on the right white wall within a large blue, white, and lime green signboard. On the left wall is a red emergency information box.
Reception, retail, and a small cafe at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. These amenities are within the left building with a white wall and blue and lime green foundation. In front of the retail counter is a grey garbage bin with a black garbage bag. The ceiling has yellow roof beams. On the right wall is a sanitization station above the blue and lime green paint.
A closer look at the retail section next to the reception area. It has swimwear, goggles, and other swimming accessories. The ceiling has yellow beams with a skylit roof cover. The floor has red markings. After the retail and small cafe is a manually operated glass door with cream-colored glass frames.
Outdoor aquatic areas at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. The outdoor pool is separated from the seating area on the right side by steel handrails placed in the entire pool perimeter. The seating section has lime green and blue plastic chairs with a white and blue overhang for shade. There are palm trees scattered within the outdoor area. This image also shows red markings on the floor.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles & traffic sounds (occasional)
  2. Screeching parrots
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Electronic beeping
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. External weather environments
  2. Gum trees
  3. Cleaning products (light)
  4. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Indoor environment
  2. Interpersonal anxiety
  3. Anticipation
  4. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Semi indoor area
  2. Shaded areas
  3. Staff in uniforms
  4. Retail shop
  5. Contrasting lights

Outdoor Aquatic Area

Directly beyond the entrance are the outdoor aquatic areas, starting with a 25-meter, 6-lane lap pool just past the reception area. This pool is accessible via a tactile ramp with handrails.

Further on, an 8-lane, 50-meter swimming pool can be reached from the reception by stairs or a ramp, with stepped entry points into the pool. A tiered grandstand on the southern side overlooks the 50-meter pool. A concrete ramp separates the two pools, ensuring smooth transitions between the areas.

Outdoor aquatic area at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. The outdoor pool is separated from the seating area on the right side by steel handrails placed in the entire pool perimeter. The seating section has lime green and blue plastic chairs with a white and blue overhang for shade. There are palm trees scattered within the outdoor area. This image also shows red markings on the floor.
The 25m six lane pool at the outdoor aquatic area has ramp access with handrails on the right pool side. The pool deck has blue color floor markings. This pool is separated from the other pool and from the reception area by handrails enclosing the entire pool perimeter. Each lane is separated by red, white, blue, and floating rope lanes. Strings of triangular blue flags are wrapped around the opposite poles of the pool with a yellow floating device.
Entry to the 8 lane, 50m outdoor pool at Cleveland Aquatic Centre is via stairs and a ramp with handrails. Both are marked by yellow tiles with circular bumps at the entry point. On the left handrail are the pool rules details on yellow and white signboards. At the back is a white building with a dome roofing style.
View from the pool deck of the 8 lane, 50m outdoor pool. Similar to 25m, 6 lane pool, the pool deck is painted in blue with white edges. There are two plastic lime-green chairs underneath a palm tree. A blue squad training signboard is placed in between blue plastic chairs found near the ramp entrance. At the start of the pool lanes are white diving blocks numbered from 1 to 8. To the back is the tiered grandstand overlooking the entire outdoor amenities.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Trees rustling
  2. Splashing water
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Water running
  5. Instructions from coaches
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Wet/damp clothes
  5. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when swimming)
  2. Excited
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Elevated heart rate
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Natural light
  2. Contrasting colours (blue & green)
  3. Water
  4. Established trees
  5. People swimming

Splash Park

Located behind the 50-meter, 8-lane pool is a dedicated Splash Park and Adventure Pool. This vibrant area is encircled by established gum trees and features extensive, open spaces with step-free entrances.

The slippery slide, spraying fountains, and fast-flowing current area infuse the space with fun, adventure, and excitement. Vibrant shade cloths are strung overhead, providing ample shade for the pool and the surrounding concrete bench seating.

Splash park at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. Entry is through a low, black, vertical bar fence. Park rules and other information are detailed in the adverts hanging on the fence. There is a no smoking sign on the upper right of the adult high vertical bar fence. The natural stone tile pathway, passing through the yuca plant on the left side, leads to the splash pool. There is a large red triangular sunshade that offers shade to the splash pool.
View after passing through the black vertical bar fence and near the yuca plants. The large red sunshade overhang at the top of the splash pool is wrapped around red, white, and yellow poles at three opposite ends of the pool. There is an adequate grass space on the right side. Different types of trees are planted all around the park.
The pool deck floors are made of natural stone flooring. Near the edges are silver metal, slightly curved benches. There are tall, green, and white spraying fountains with a white flower petal-like top. On the left of the pool is a spiraling, red, and yellow water slide. Covering the perimeter of Splash Park is a corrugated wall seen further right with white tube lining.
Adventure pool next to the Splash Park at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. The pool has a moon-shaped center with a large rock at the center. There were also small rocks on the floor of the moon-shaped centerpiece. From this position, there is a pink triangular sunshade next to the red sunshade. A stone wall separates the pool deck and garden area.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Spraying water
  2. Screeching parrots
  3. Excited people
  4. Children laughing
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Grass
  5. Sunscreen
Touch

Feel

  1. Excited
  2. Elevated heart rate
  3. Fun
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright colours
  2. Water splashing
  3. People playing & laughing
  4. Waterslide
  5. Gardens & trees

Indoor Pool

A long, corrugated iron dome covers the 20-meter indoor pool, which is equipped with steps and handrails. Fluorescent lighting illuminates the space from above, complemented by natural light filtering through windows at each end.

Plastic chairs are conveniently placed along one wall, offering easy access to seating. The walls are adorned with colorful murals, creating a bright and vibrant atmosphere. Outside, a shaded structure with tables and chairs overlooks the outdoor pool, accessible via a ramp with handrails.

Smooth cemented pathway leading to the 20m indoor pool inside a long, corrugated iron domed structure is between the seating area near the 6 lane, 25m outdoor pool has a white dome cover with mahogany wooden floor and the bathrooms. It’s borders are the black vertical bar fence to the left and silver handrails to the right.
Smooth grey cemented pathway towards the entrance doors of the indoor pool at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. There is a grey fence on the right side with an open grass area. Rectangular rock boulders are lined on the garden to the left. The corrugated iron dome pattern of the indoor pool facility has some black markings on the surface. Gum trees and any types of plants thrive well as seen by the lush green leaves.
View of the indoor pool at Cleveland Aquatic Centre. The depth of the water is indicated next to the brown tiled pool wall which is 0.25 meter. A NO DIVE phrase is detailed in yellow also to the pool side. There is a blue bench and white plastic chairs on the opposite side of the pool, next to the green wall with graffiti that says, “Learn to Swim, A Gift for Life”. The ceiling has a corrugated iron roof dome pattern.
A large pool smooth pool deck is accessible around the indoor pool. The pool ladder can be distinguish by the inverted U shaped at the edge of the pool. Both the corrugated iron walls are painted with an ocean theme and a similar graffiti. White chairs with armrests and a bench are available on opposite sides of the pool. To the back is glass window that allows natural light to filter through and illuminate the facility. A string of blue triangular flags overhang the indoor pool.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echoes
  2. Water splashing
  3. People talking
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Water running
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Humidity
  4. Wet/damp clothes
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Excitement
  3. Wet (when swimming)
  4. Changing floor surface
Sight

Sight

  1. Colourful murals
  2. Plastic seats
  3. Dome shape structure
  4. Water
  5. People swimming

Gymnasium

A small boutique gymnasium is divided into two sections and is located to the right of the reception area. A small step divides the cardiovascular equipment room from the free weights and resistance exercise machinery.

Equipment includes Treadmills, Smith Machines, Press Machine, and others. The smell of vinyl and rubber is notable. The low ceiling and fluorescent lighting add to the boutique nature of the space.

The glass entrance doors of the Gymnasium at Cleveland Aquatic Center have cream colored metal frames. It is manually operated as indicated by the word PULL in red font. On the right side there is a large red digital advert which advises guests to do a mix and match training. There is a sanitizing stating on the right door panel with a warning sign board that contains contact details. Right in front of the gym doors is a display of swimwear to the left.
Image shows black cardio machines placed on top of the grey tile floor. The gym has a white ceiling with rectangular artificial ceiling fluorescent lights. A grey cabinet with polished wood top can be found on the right next to the white bag cabinet. The wall has glass windows that allow natural light inside the gym. The door on the right white wall connects to the free weights and resistance exercise machinery of the gym.
Cardiovascular equipment available inside the gymnasium of Cleveland Aquatic Centre. There is an electric fan placed between the elliptical machines. Behind the grey and the well polished wood top table is a receiving section with grey countertop. A white poster with Cleveland logo and name is hung behind that counter, on the dark corrugated wall.
Free weights and resistance exercise machinery at Cleveland Aquatic Center. Similar to the cardiovascular section of the gym, the room has a grey tile floor. It also has glass windows on the back white wall. The room also has a white ceiling but with longer, narrower, rectangular fluorescent lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Clanging of exercise equipment
  2. Music
  3. Instruction's from coaches
  4. People running on treadmill
  5. Whirr of exercise machines
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Vinyl
  3. Rubber
  4. Sporting ointments
  5. Body odours (close proximity)
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Sweaty
  5. Heavy breathing
Sight

Sight

  1. Exercise equipment
  2. Bright lights
  3. Natural light
  4. People exercising
  5. Bright colours
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