Loftus Recreation Centre Visual Story

Situated on Loftus Street in Leederville, the facility is a sprawling, low-set structure made of brown and cream bricks, accompanied by brick pavers. The recreation centre neighbours council offices, community spaces, and a library and is surrounded by gum and wattle trees. 

There are three accessible car parking spaces located directly adjacent to the facility. From the car park, there is step-free access to the brick pavement which leads directly to the front entrance. There are gum trees, bicycle racks and a freestanding parkour training structure in the forecourt of the entrance.

The café is accessible from either side, behind reception. Moving left from reception, a black leather couch and movable plastic chairs create a comfortable seating area. There's a distinct shift in the floor surface from grey carpet tiles to blue vinyl. The café offers a menu with toasted sandwiches, fresh wraps, snacks, and a variety of hot and cold beverages. 

Adjacent to the café is accessible male and female bathrooms, whilst down the ramp behind reception is access to the Accessible Adult Changing Places Facility. This room includes an adult change table and hoist, an accessible toilet with handrails, and a shower.

To reach Courts 1-3, take the long corridor on the right of reception moving past the dance studio on the right. Access to the courts 1, 2 & 3 is via a descending ramp or three steps, both with handrails. Here, movable plastic chairs and tables offer additional seating, providing a view of courts 1-3 for spectators. 

To reach Court 4, veer right from reception and move past the café and down a ramp equipped with a handrail. The stadium floors have polished timber finishes with markings for various ball games. The ceiling has an industrial look with exposed metal beams and reflective insulation. Fluorescent lights contribute to glare and reflections on the timber floor.

Access the Spin Class Room is via two ways: either via a series of stairs or ramp from behind the café, which is the same ramp leading to Court 4. Positioned on the left once at the bottom of the ramp, the Spin Room is accessed through a manual outward-opening door. Inside, visitors encounter a calming atmosphere enhanced by orange lighting, casting a dim effect against the black walls with a space design. 

An elevated platform in the centre is where the instructor leads the class and is surrounded by rows of spin bikes on timber floors. The room features a sizable audio-visual system and occasionally emitting loud music and motivational sounds, contributing to a dynamic fitness environment.