Pelican Park Recreation Centre Visual Story

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1. Arrival and Parking

The Pelican Park Recreation Centre is located adjacent to the Western Port Marina and shoreline. It is accessed from a car park with three accessible car spaces directly in front of the main entrance and additional accessible spaces nearby. A concrete pathway runs alongside the building, connecting the car park to the entrance and surrounding areas.

The entrance features automatic glass sliding doors with a section of tactile flooring outside. Concrete steps with yellow safety markings and handrails provide an alternative access route. The building has a curved façade with large glass windows and a metal canopy overhead. Landscaping includes low bushes and grasses along the pathways.

Activity in the area includes visitors moving between the car park, the recreation reserve, and nearby marina or jetty. Sensory elements include ocean and salty air, occasional bird sounds, and food aromas from a nearby café.

A modern glass entrance with automatic sliding doors is centred in the image. Inside, a reception area with a wooden counter and seating is visible. On either side of the entrance, there are large glass panels and some signage. The foreground features a textured rubber mat on a concrete path. Surrounding the entrance, there are landscaped areas with green plants and mulch. The ceiling above the entrance is white with recessed lighting.
A modern building entrance with large glass doors is on the right, featuring a set of steps with yellow edges leading up to it. The ceiling above the entrance has recessed lighting. On the left, a pathway lined with green shrubs and trees leads away from the building. A metal bin is visible near the path. The ground is a mix of concrete and textured surfaces, and there are metal railings along the steps.
A modern building with large glass windows on the left, featuring a green bench and landscaped plants along a curved path. The path leads to a covered entrance with lights. On the right, a car park with several vehicles and a view of sailboats in the distance. A signpost and a small utility box are near the path. The area is well-maintained with neatly trimmed grass and shrubs.
On the left, there is a building with large glass windows and a set of steps with yellow edges leading up to it. A metal handrail runs alongside the steps. The building has a covered entrance with lights on the ceiling. In the middle, there is a pathway lined with green plants and a bench. On the right, several white cars are parked in a row. In the background, there are more buildings, a small structure, and masts from boats, suggesting a marina setting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Bird calls from nearby trees
  2. Footsteps on concrete paths
  3. Voices near the entrance
  4. Distant water sounds from marina
  5. Occasional vehicle noise
Smell

Smells

  1. Salty ocean air
  2. Food aromas from café
  3. Fresh outdoor air
  4. Possible bird droppings
  5. Mild plant scents
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth concrete underfoot
  2. Cool metal handrails
  3. Tactile mat at entrance
  4. Light breeze from bay
  5. Slight humidity near water
Sight

Sight

  1. Glass sliding doors at entrance
  2. Yellow safety markings on steps
  3. People walking to entrance
  4. Green bushes lining pathways
  5. Cars coming and going

2. Entrance and Reception

Entry is through two sets of automatic glass sliding doors. Inside, a glass wall separates the foyer from the pool area. The reception desk and glass turnstiles are located on the left side. The turnstiles provide access through to the changerooms and aquatic facilities. A low-height countertop with chairs is available at reception for class or membership sign-ups.

On the right, a retail area displays swimming goggles, costumes and other swimming accessories. The floor surface changes from concrete outside to grey tile carpet inside. The space is air-conditioned, with a noticeable temperature drop and a chlorine smell. Electronic beeps from swipe passes and conversations about memberships may be heard in this area.

Glass entrance with automatic sliding doors, framed by metal. Inside, a reception area with a desk and various items is visible. To the left, a corridor leads to other rooms, with an emergency exit sign above. On the right, a large sign with text is mounted on the glass. The exterior has a concrete path and landscaped areas with plants. The ceiling inside is white with recessed lighting, and the floor outside is concrete with a metal grate at the entrance.
A modern reception area with a wooden counter in the centre, equipped with computers and microphones. Two digital screens are mounted on the wall behind the counter. On the right, there are wooden chairs and a display with snacks and drinks. The left side features a series of turnstiles leading to a glass wall with a view of greenery outside. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
A spacious indoor area with large windows on the right, offering a view of a marina with boats. On the left, there's a reception desk with a clock above it and a couple of chairs. In the centre, there are display racks with swimwear and accessories. The floor is covered with dark wood-like material, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting. The background features a colourful mural and more seating near the windows.
A reception area with a modern design. On the left, there are glass doors and windows, a plant, and a display rack with various items. In the centre, a wooden reception desk with computers and chairs. On the right, a blue ice cream freezer with "Peters" branding and more glass windows. The floor is carpeted with a patterned design, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Electronic beeps from swipe passes
  2. Conversations about memberships
  3. Music in distance
  4. Automatic door sliding sounds
  5. Background pool noise faintly heard
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine smell noticeable
  2. Clean indoor air scent
  3. Cleaning products - mild
  4. Cool air from air conditioning
  5. Café aromas
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool air-conditioned environment
  2. Smooth glass surfaces
  3. Soft tile carpet underfoot
  4. Low ceiling height
  5. Firm wooden chairs
Sight

Sight

  1. Glass sliding doors at entry
  2. People queuing at reception
  3. Wooden reception desk with monitors
  4. Retail racks with swimwear and goggles
  5. Glass wall showing pool area

3. Central Corridors and Amenities

This area is accessed after passing through the glass turnstiles to the left of the reception desk. The corridors lead to the gymnasium, aquatic centre, and health studios. The first corridor on the right leads to the aquatic centre. Located in this corridor is a family change room, unisex toilets with grab rails and baby change station, unisex showers with a baby change station, and a number of individual change rooms. At the end of this corridor is a unisex bathroom that has a toilet and shower with grab rails as well as an adult changing table and hoist. To access this bathroom, push the green button and the door will open.

Back in the main corridor and further along, male and female toilets are located on the right. At the end of this corridor on the left is another unisex bathroom with a toilet and shower with handrails and bench seating. The corridors serve as thoroughfares with people moving purposefully between areas. The corridor walls are white-painted concrete blocks decorated with large black and white sporting murals. Flooring consists of grey vinyl and carpet in different sections. 

This space is used for transit between facilities and changing. Activity levels may increase during peak times or events. You may hear footsteps and voices echoing in the corridor. The tiled bathrooms may have echoes of running water. The area may have a mild chlorine smell near the aquatic centre. Surfaces feel smooth, with vinyl and tile flooring. 

A long corridor with white brick walls and a grey carpeted floor. On the left wall, there are large black and white photographs depicting scenes of a swimming pool and people. The right wall also features similar large photographs of a pool area. Several doors are visible on the right side, leading to different rooms. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting, and the corridor curves slightly towards the end, where a door is visible.
A hallway with white brick walls and a brown and grey carpet. On the left, there are wooden lockers and a glass door leading to a swimming pool area. The right wall features framed posters, including one for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting, and there is a circular vent. At the end of the hallway, there is a door with a sign and an emergency exit light above it.
A hallway with white walls and a grey carpeted floor. On the left, the corridor extends with several ceiling lights and a dark carpet. On the right, a wall-mounted screen displays information. Further down, a glass door leads to another area, possibly a pool, visible through the glass. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and ventilation panels.
A corridor with white brick walls and a grey carpeted floor. On the left, there is a white bench with metal legs. In the centre, several open doors lead to changing cubicles. On the right, a circular sign is mounted on the wall. At the end of the corridor, a large window reveals a view of an indoor area with visible lights and structures. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and a circular vent.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Distant announcements
  2. Voices echoing in corridor
  3. Water running in bathrooms
  4. Doors opening and closing
  5. Lockers being used
Smell

Smells

  1. Mild chlorine near pool area
  2. Clean indoor air
  3. Possible soap scent in bathrooms
  4. Cleaning products - mild
  5. No strong odours detected
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth vinyl flooring
  2. Cool tiled bathroom surfaces
  3. Metal locker handles
  4. Benches with metal legs
  5. Glass door surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. White painted concrete walls
  2. Black and white sporting murals
  3. Grey vinyl and dark carpet floors
  4. Glass automatic and manual doors
  5. People coming and going

4. Aquatic Centre

This indoor aquatic centre features a pitched roof with exposed white metal beams and skylights. The main 25-metre lap pool is rectangular with lane ropes and includes ramped and stepped entries with stainless steel handrails. A Pelican pool and spa hoist is positioned at the far end near the spa, with the steam room and adults-only spa located in the far corner. Lockers are available within this space. Large glass walls provide views of the Recreation Reserve and gymnasium, while bright fluorescent lighting and ceiling ventilation ducts run throughout. Bench seating is positioned along the perimeter of the pool area.

Adjacent to the lap pool is a shallow toddlers’ pool with a pelican-shaped slide and water features, along with a nearby splash pad with water jets. Aquatic wheelchairs are available for use. The environment is humid with a noticeable chlorine smell, and sounds may include water splashing, swimming instructions, and lifeguard whistles. Activity levels may increase during swim lessons or public sessions.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, separated by blue and white lane dividers. The pool area is well-lit, with large windows on the left side allowing natural light. The ceiling is high and sloped, featuring white beams and skylights. On the right, there are seating areas and a few doors. The pool deck is tiled, and a sign indicates a depth of 1.5 metres. In the background, there are colourful pool toys and a clock on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water is in the centre, divided into lanes by red and blue ropes. On the left, there are blue lockers and a bench along the wall. The right side features a wide walkway with a colourful cylindrical bin. The ceiling is high with large white ducts and bright lighting. The floor is a textured, non-slip surface. Large windows line the background, allowing natural light to enter.
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by a metal railing. The pool area has a tiled edge and a ramp marked with "RAMP" in red. On the right, there's a small orange and white slide. The ceiling is high with exposed beams and lighting fixtures. Large windows line the right side, and there are triangular windows on the left wall. The floor is concrete, and there are signs with information around the pool.
Indoor swimming pool area with two wheelchairs on the left side, positioned on a brown and green speckled floor. The pool is in the centre, surrounded by a metal railing. Overhead, a white ceiling with large ducts and lights. On the right, a slide and a sign with safety instructions. Large windows line the far wall, allowing natural light to enter.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water splashing in pools
  2. Lifeguards' whistles
  3. Swimming instructions
  4. Echoing voices
  5. Children laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Strong chlorine smell
  2. Humid air
  3. Cleaning products - mild
  4. Pool chemicals
  5. Fresh air from vents
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool water temperature
  2. Humid indoor air
  3. Wet bathers
  4. Concrete deck underfoot
  5. Metal handrails
Sight

Sight

  1. Blue tiled lap pool
  2. Children playing in water
  3. Pelican slide in toddlers' pool
  4. People swimming
  5. Bright fluorescent lights

5. Gymnasium

This gymnasium is located at the far end of the central corridors, accessed via a left turn leading to the entrance. Lockers are positioned nearby, along with access to the aquatic centre. The space shares a pitched roof with skylights and bright fluorescent lighting, similar to the adjacent aquatic centre visible through large windows. Flooring transitions from light grey vinyl in the corridor to darker grey carpet with blue flecks inside the gym, with a light green carpet strip along one side for exercise areas. The gym includes rows of treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, and weight equipment, with white walls, mounted TVs, and wall fans for ventilation.

Activity levels may increase during peak periods, with people engaged in exercise and occasional coaching instructions. Sounds may include treadmill running, bike movement, weights clanging, music, and TV audio. The environment may feel warm and humid due to physical activity, with possible smells including carpet fabric, sports ointments, and body odours.

On the left, there is a gym area with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes, arranged in rows on a carpeted floor. On the right, there is a swimming pool with lanes marked by floating dividers, visible through a glass door. The pool area has a tiled floor and a high ceiling with lights. The walls are white, and there is a security camera mounted in the corner above the doors.
A gym entrance with a hallway on the left featuring a grey carpet and a wall-mounted screen. An exit sign is visible on the ceiling. At the end of the hallway, there are glass double doors and a wooden cabinet. On the right, an open door leads into a gym area with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes. The gym has a high ceiling with hanging lights and a dark carpeted floor.
A spacious gym interior with a high ceiling and bright lighting. On the left, there are wall-mounted fans, mirrors, and a variety of gym equipment including weights and exercise balls. In the centre, rows of exercise machines such as treadmills and stationary bikes are neatly arranged. On the right, there are large windows, wall-mounted televisions, and more exercise machines. The floor is carpeted in dark tones, and the ceiling features hanging lights.
A spacious gym with a high, sloped ceiling and bright lighting. On the right, there are several treadmills and exercise bikes lined up, with two large flat-screen TVs mounted on the wall above. The left side features various weight machines and a green exercise mat area. The floor is covered with dark patterned carpet. Triangular windows on the right wall provide a view into another area. The ceiling has multiple hanging lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Treadmill running noise
  2. Exercise bike whirring
  3. Weights clanging
  4. Energetic music playing
  5. TV audio sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products - mild
  2. Sports ointment smell
  3. Body odour - occasional
  4. Clean indoor air
  5. Deodorant may be noticeable
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm air from activity
  2. Humid environment possible
  3. Hot and sweaty
  4. Cool air from wall fans
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Rows of treadmills and bikes
  2. People exercising
  3. Large windows to pool area
  4. White walls with mounted TVs
  5. Pitched roof with skylights

6. Health Studios

The health studios are located at the far end of the central corridor, around the corner from the gymnasium. The corridor leads to two separate rooms: a sauna and ice bath rehabilitation room, and a Pilates studio. The first door on the left opens into the sauna and ice bath room, which features tiled walls and floors, two white rectangular ice baths, and two infrared saunas. A small shelving unit holds storage boxes and rolled towels, with a shower positioned adjacent to the saunas.

Further along the corridor, the next door on the left leads to the Pilates studio. This space includes multiple reformer machines arranged in rows, with white walls, large mirrors, and a black-and-white mural. Lighting is provided by overhead linear LED fixtures.

Access throughout this zone is step-free via a corridor with dark carpet flooring, transitioning to tiled floors in the sauna and ice bath room, and polished wooden floorboards in the Pilates studio. Activity is generally calm, with people engaging in rehabilitation, relaxation, or Pilates exercises. Sounds may include low ventilation noise and occasional water movement from the ice baths.

A corridor with a dark carpeted floor and white walls. On the left, a door marked "HAZCHEM" with various safety signs. Above it, an illuminated green exit sign. On the right, an open door leads to a room with a light-coloured tiled floor, a wooden structure, and a potted plant. The wall near the open door has signs and a card reader. The ceiling is plain with a few fixtures.
A room with a tiled floor and a light-coloured ceiling. On the left, there's a metal bench and a water fountain. In the centre, a white plunge tub is partially visible, with a planter box containing greenery on top. On the right, a wooden structure, possibly a sauna, is present. A potted plant with green leaves is in the foreground on the right side. The walls are a mix of grey and white tones.
On the left, there are two white plunge tubs with a modern design, placed against a grey-tiled wall. In the middle, a small clock is mounted on the wall above a white bench. On the right, a wooden sauna with a glass door emits a red glow, and a shelf unit is visible beside it. The floor is tiled in a light colour, and the ceiling is plain with a blue exit sign above the door in the background.
Two wooden infrared saunas are side by side. The left sauna glows with blue light, while the right one emits red light. Between them is a wooden shelving unit with rolled white towels and storage boxes. The floor is tiled in a light grey, and the background wall is a mix of grey and white. A potted plant is partially visible on the far left.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Hum of ventilation system
  2. Occasional water splashing
  3. Direction from instructors
  4. Quiet mechanical sounds
  5. Distant voices or movement
Smell

Smells

  1. Mild scent from steam rooms
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Possible faint chlorine from baths
  4. Neutral indoor air
  5. Sporting ointments - occasional
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool tiled floor underfoot
  2. Hot and sweaty
  3. Hard surfaces of ice baths
  4. Warmth near steam rooms
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Wooden steam rooms
  2. White rectangular ice baths
  3. Rows of black and grey Pilates reformers
  4. Large black-and-white mural on wall
  5. People in bathers or gym gear

7. Recreation Reserve

The Recreation Reserve is located behind the Recreation Centre, surrounded by parkland with views of the water. Six accessible car parking spaces marked in blue are positioned adjacent to this area, with concrete pathways connecting the car park to the playground and skate park. The playground is fenced with colourful metal panels and includes a Liberty Swing that can be used by people in wheelchairs. Access to the swing requires a ‘Liberty Swing Key’, available from Pelican Park reception. A second play area nearby includes sandpits, swings, slides, and a communication board.

Adjacent to the playground is a skate park with concrete ramps and rails. Ground surfaces across the area include concrete, gravel, and wood mulch. Established trees provide shade around the playground, while the main car park has limited shade. Male and female toilets, along with an accessible public bathroom with a toilet and handrails, are located nearby. The area overlooks a waterway, with sailing boats visible in the distance.

A paved pathway leads from the foreground across a parking area with marked disabled parking spaces. On the left, there are large trees and a sheltered picnic area with tables. In the centre, a playground with colourful equipment is visible, surrounded by more trees. On the right, a white building with a tree in front is situated on a grassy area. The scene is open and spacious, with a mix of natural and built elements.
A park scene with a paved path splitting into two directions. On the left, there is a sheltered picnic area with metal bins labelled "Mornington Peninsula Shire" nearby. In the centre, a colourful fenced playground with swings and pelican sculptures is visible. On the right, a light-coloured building with a blue sign is adjacent to a grassy area. Trees are scattered throughout the background.
A communication board is in the centre, featuring various symbols and words for interaction. To the left, there's a playground with wooden structures and slides, surrounded by trees. On the right, a wooden walkway with yellow railings leads to more playground equipment. The ground is covered with wood chips, and a building with a white roof is visible in the background.
A playground with a yellow and blue swing set in the centre, designed for accessibility. To the left, there's an orange slide and a wooden play structure. The ground is covered with a mix of rubber and gravel. A blue metal fence encloses the area, with a yellow gate on the left. In the background, there are white buildings and trees.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Children playing on equipment
  2. Footsteps on gravel and concrete
  3. Rustling leaves from trees
  4. Distant water and boat sounds
  5. Occasional vehicle noise
Smell

Smells

  1. Cut grass nearby
  2. Mulch from playground surface
  3. Eucalyptus from gum trees
  4. Salt air from waterway
  5. Fresh outdoor air
Touch

Feel

  1. Concrete and gravel underfoot
  2. Wood mulch cushioning playground
  3. Cool shade under trees
  4. Metal handrails on ramps
  5. Hot and sweaty
Sight

Sight

  1. Children playing
  2. All-abilities yellow swing
  3. Concrete skate park ramps
  4. People playing sports
  5. Waterway and sailing boats
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