Mill Park Leisure Visual Story

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Arrival at Mill Park Leisure

Mill Park Leisure is a low-set grey and white building with green accents, featuring geometrical roofing structures, located on Morang Drive. There are eleven accessible car parking spaces positioned directly in front of the building, approximately 25 metres from the entrance. For wheelchair users, step-free access provides easier navigation from the car park to the entrance.

Hearing

Sounds

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

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Natural environment esp animal smells
Touch

Feel

  1. Walking
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

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

Entrance at Mill Park Leisure

Entrance to Mill Park Leisure is via two sets of double automated doors, with a single manual entry door also available. Members scan their RFID sticker, wristband, or barcode at the scanners situated at each turnstile. A small retail area displaying swimwear is located to the right.

After passing through the turnstiles, the gym is on the left, while the reception area and café are to the right. The reception desk features a white and grey front, and a digital screen is mounted from the ceiling, accompanied by directional signage. Further in, movable chairs and tables are arranged, overlooking the pool area.

Hearing

Sounds

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

Smells

  1. Chlorine (Low Level)
  2. Café aroma
  3. Coffee aroma
  4. Sanitising products
Touch

Feel

  1. Shared personal space
  2. Physical barrier
  3. Changing floor surface
  4. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. People queueing
  2. Middle level lighting
  3. Contrasting colours
  4. Turnstiles
  5. Reception desk

Moving around Mill Park Leisure

The Pool Hall is situated past the reception and café, with entry through a set of automated glass sliding doors. The Leisure Pool, which also houses the Adventure Playground, includes water features, slides, and a tipping bucket. Steps and a ramp with handrails provide easier access to the pool.

There is considerable water movement and sound from this area. Also located here are the Warm Water Pool/Spa/Sauna, the Learn to Swim Pool, and the 23m Indoor Pool, all equipped with steps with handrails and a Pelican Hoist. Aquatic wheelchairs are also available for use.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing water
  2. Running water
  3. Excited people
  4. Safety instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (medium)
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Suncreen
  5. Wet/damp clothes
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. Excited people
  5. Tipping buckets

Accessible Equipment at Mill Park Leisure

There are two dedicated Changing Places Facilities at Mill Park Leisure - one is located in the Pool Hall on the left before the spa whilst the second one is located in the Pool Hall opposite the Children's Leisure Pool. The spaces include, a fully accessible bathroom and adult change facility with sensor lighting, grab bars on both sides of the toilet, sink with lever tap, shower with HHS, grab bars and shower bench, and a Guldmann ceiling hoist.

Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hair dryer
  2. Echo
  3. Flushing toilets
  4. Running water
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Deodorants & fragrances
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing clothing
  2. Bowel & bladder movements
  3. Wet
  4. Shared personal space
  5. Relief
Sight

Sight

  1. Mid level lighting
  2. Reflections
  3. People changing clothing
  4. Hoist
  5. Grab bars
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