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Arrival at Pelican Park Recreation Centre

Located on Marine Parade in Hastings, the Pelican Park Recreation Centre has two accessible car parking spaces located within easy access of the entrance. The building is a white, low set facility located close to the boat harbour on the waters edge with extensive floor to ceiling glass panels.

There are steps with yellow edging leading up to the entrance as well as a ramps from both left and right side of the venue.

Low-set, white, modern Pelican Park Recreation Centre building designed close to the boat harbor on the water's edge. There are steps with metal handrails leading up to the entrance as well as a ramp. Cars are parked in two accessible car parking spaces located within easy access to the entrance. Near the yellow and black pedestrian crossing signage are curvy metal structures to park bikes. Surrounding the venue are well-trimmed bushes maintained at a certain height and pine trees.
Entrance to the Pelican Park Recreation Centre, the steps within the staircase have yellow safety lines. There are also metal handrails on each side of the staircase. The entrance pathway to the venue is shaded by a large awning. On both opposite sides of the staircase are well-trimmed bushes maintained at a certain height. The venue has automatic glass sliding doors with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Entrance ramp to Pelican Park Recreation Shower has wooden bollards and metal chains on the left side. A large signboard containing a blue pelican drawing and the name of the venue can be seen on the right side of this ramp and is within the bushes. The venue is surrounded by pine trees and bushes with parallel venation. Further to the back of this image are varying colors of cars parked within the accessible parking close to the venue.
he accessible parking space at Pelican Park Recreation Centre can be identified by the border yellow lines and a white and blue accessible parking sign. The parking space close to the entrance is filled with cars. A type of tree from the palm family can be seen on the right within the garden boxes filled with bushes.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles moving slowly
  2. Rustling leaves
  3. Birds (esp seagulls)
  4. Crunching gravel
  5. Wind & waves
Smell

Smells

  1. Marine & ocean smells
  2. Café & restaurant aroma
  3. Bird smells
  4. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Gravel & concrete floor surfaces
  4. Humidity (seasonal)
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting Colours
  2. External weather conditions (e.g. sun)
  3. Birds flying
  4. Parked & moving vehicles
  5. Glass & glare

Entrance to Pelican Park Recreation Centre

Entrance to the Pelican Park Recreation Centre is via automatic, double glass doors leading into the reception and retail area. The retail are has a range of sporting equipment, in particular swimming goggles and suits for sale. This area is small and may seem confined and the mild smell of chlorine from the aquatic centre is noticeable.

Entry to Pelican Park Recreation Centre is through the automatic, double glass doors with white metal frames. The brand logo can be seen on the glass to the left as well as the operations hours and phone number. Visible through the glass doors is a black and white striped floor mat and the parking lot is filled with cars, also reflected on the glass, too.
After passing through the automatic, double glass doors are the retail area and the blue reception desk with white parallelogram painted shapes. The retail area has a range of sporting equipment, in particular swimming goggles and suits for kids for sale. There is a square table with a pink cloth cover within the retail section. This floor has a black and white stripe floor mat.
Swimming trunks and swimsuits of different colors are hung from metal displays on the walls of the retail section. A 30% off sign can be seen on the upper right and in front of kids’ swimwear. A receptionist wearing a blue polo is busy with their computer. Just a few steps after the automatic double glass doors is the square table covered with pink cloth. This floor has a black and white stripe floor mat.
Entrance and exit turnstiles with a small green signboard with the word ‘PUSH’ in the middle can be found directly opposite the blue reception table. The back wall of the reception table is a board filled with varying colors of heart-shaped cut papers and a message, “I love my Mum”. The knee-height bushes surrounding the venue can be seen through the glass walls.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Sounds from pool
  2. Sounds from gym
  3. People talking
  4. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (mild)
  2. Café & restaurant aroma (mild)
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Perfumes & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Concrete & carpet floor surfaces
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Interaction anxiety with people
  4. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Mid level lighting
  3. Confined room
  4. Barriers to entry
  5. Retail items on display

Moving Around Pelican Park Recreation Centre

Moving to the left from the reception counter is a curving corridor toward the change rooms and access to the aquatic centre and gym areas. A number of hallways and corridors connect all areas.

Pelican Park Recreation Centre has a 25-metre indoor pool with ramp and wheelchair access, leisure pool, toddler pool with aqua play features, spa and steam facilities which can all be accessed by ramps and walkways.

A pool hoist may be set up on request or ahead of time using the Cérge app. There is a dramatic temperature change from the entrance to the pool deck (humidity is noticeable).

The image shows the door of the Manager's office on the right side with a lock code and metal handle. The floor starting from another single glass door inside the venue, is now painted in blue. On the left side glass wall is a cartoon design with two smiling kids wearing swimming goggles and swimsuits. There is a fire exit sign on a small neon green signboard on top of the entry door.
Corridor leading to the pools at Pelican Park Recreation Centre. This corridor has a white-painted brick wall filled with frames of different sizes, a blue-painted floor, and different sizes of circular fluorescent lights. Just before the manually operated double glass doors are a blue, orange, and grey design locker and a blue rectangular mat. Seen through the glass doors are people of different ages enjoying the pool.
Side view of the 25-meter pool at Pelican Park Recreation Centre. The lanes are separated by red and blue floating lanes. Intersecting horizontally to the pool is a string of hanging blue flags tied to opposite poles on the sides of the pool. On the right side is a pool ladder. At the start line of the pool is a sign board for the slow lane, fast lane, etc. The facility has a domed roof with solid white archways and grey ceilings and a skylight that allows natural lighting.
Image shows the blue-painted tile spa for adults with 0.9 meters depth. It has 4 steps with metal handrails to assist any person with mobility disability issues. The floor is grey, while the walls and ceilings are white. On the white, wide metal post beside the wooden bench are sign boards for shallow water and no diving warning. Adults could enjoy the relaxing spa with the beauty of nature through the glass walls.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Splashing & running water
  2. People talking & laughing
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Children shouting
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Damp clothes & towels
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Sunscreen
Touch

Feel

  1. Orientation anxiety
  2. Wet
  3. Elevated hear rate (swimming)
  4. Temperature change (humidity)
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright Lights
  2. Contrasting Colours
  3. Long corridors
  4. People swimming
  5. Splashing

Accessible Equipment at Pelican Park Recreation Centre

Pelican Park Recreation Centre is equipped with two accessible change rooms which include showers, benches & toilets. There are aquatic wheelchairs available as well as a pool hoist that may be setup on request.

Two aquatic wheelchairs right beside the manually operated glass doors of the pool facility at Pelican Park Recreation Centre. On the white-painted tile wall is a signboard for AED (automated external defibrillator) and a map of the facility. A lifeguard wearing a blue polo is reflected on the glass door while the other is holding the door open. On the right side is a white cabinet with a grey top surface with water containers.
Right beside the 25-meter pool is a blue Pelican hoist with a grey seating chair that acts as a transfer bench for people with mobility disabilities. Experienced adult swimmers wearing their swimming caps and goggles are taking a lap on the lanes separated by red and blue floating lanes. On the wall to the back end of the pool are a big white clock, a wall fan, and a separate open section of white tiles for showering.
Corridor leading to the male and female changing rooms. The floor is painted blue, while the brick wall is painted white. The opposite wall next to the changing room has hanging frames of paintings. Reflected on the floor are lights coming from the circular fluorescents on the ceiling.
The accessible bathroom at Pelican Park Recreation Centre can be found near the entry point and has a white door with a metal handle and is marked by a black accessible sign. Next to it are several bathrooms with open doors. A black floor mat can be found on the pathway leading to the single glass door at the end.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Flushing toilet
  2. Running water
  3. Hand dryers
  4. People talking
Smell

Smells

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

Feel

  1. Bowel & bladder movements
  2. Body image anxiety
  3. Wet
  4. Refreshed (after shower)
  5. Relief
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections
  2. Bright lights
  3. Blue floors & white walls
  4. Signages
  5. People changing

Gymnasium at Pelican Park Recreation Centre

The centre's facilities include a gym featuring a wide variety of cardio equipment and machines as well as hand weights. This is a large and open area with a bright ceiling, a sky light and fluorescent lights and a dark, carpeted floor. This area may become loud during busy periods, as sounds may echo throughout this space.

he automatic double glass doors to the Gymnasium at Pelican Park Recreation Centre are open. Seen on the upper corner of the glass door is a piece of paper that says “NO TOWEL, NO TRAIN” and some blue marketing posters at the bottom. A glimpse of the machines and varying pieces of equipment utilized by guests can be seen through the open door. Adjacent to the gymnasium door is the door toward the pools. Inside the pool facility is a water station for drinking.
There is a wooden reception desk with a black painted countertop for the Gymnasium to the left after the double glass doors. A computer set and office supplies occupied most of the space on the table. The gymnasium has a black and grey floor mat, except for the neon green floor mat in front of the mirrors. Several cardio equipment and machines, as well as hand weights, are accessible inside. Wall fans are mounted on the white wall to the left, while TVs are mounted to the right wall.
View inside the gymnasium when standing at the reception desk. In front of the desk is a black cushioned chair and a wall mirror. There are treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells, and varying types of hand-weight training equipment. The gymnasium has a bright ceiling, a skylight, and fluorescent lights, as well as a dark, carpeted floor. Towards the back is a floor-to-ceiling glass wall that provides natural light and an amazing view of nature surrounding the venue.
The gymnasium has a black and grey floor mat, except for the green neon floor mat in front of the mirrors. Several cardio equipment and machines, as well as hand weights, are accessible inside. Wall fans are mounted on the white wall to the left, while TVs are mounted to the right wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Grunts & groans from gym attendees
  2. Banging & clanging of weights
  3. Music
  4. Sounds from exercise machines
Smell

Smells

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

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Changing floor surfaces
  3. Elevated heart rate (exercise)
  4. Sweating
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright lights
  2. Gym equipment
  3. Grey carpets
  4. People sweating & exercising
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