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Parking & Arrival at Valley District Cricket Club

The Valley District Cricket Club is on Yoku Road in Ashgrove. The single-storey building, made of metal and glass, is surrounded by trees and hills. In front of the building is a parking area with clearly marked accessible car parking spaces. A step-free pathway from the car park leads to descending stairs with handrails. 

Alternatively, follow the concrete pathway to the right, then turn left to reach the entrance. The doors are manual and open outwards. GPS Rugby Club operates on the same site through winter. 

A modern building with a red and grey facade is in the centre, surrounded by a car park with marked spaces, including a disabled parking spot. A white car is parked on the right. Tall trees are on the left, and a green-roofed structure is on the right. Overhead, power lines stretch across the scene. The ground is paved, and the sky is partly cloudy.
A car park with a white car in a designated disabled parking space on the right. A black SUV is parked further back. On the left, there's a building with a green roof and a flag with partial text. A row of bushes lines the walkway. In the background, trees and a few buildings are visible. Overhead, power lines stretch across the scene. The ground is paved with marked parking spaces.
A white car is parked on the left in a parking area with marked spaces. A concrete walkway runs alongside, featuring a drainage grate. In the centre, a small bush is next to a flag with text. On the right, a building with a red roof overhang and beige walls has an open entrance and a closed blue door. Trees and a red structure are visible in the background.
On the right, there is a building with corrugated metal walls and an open glass door leading inside. In the foreground, a concrete path leads to a set of steps with metal railings. To the left, a road with a red car and a large tree is visible. In the background, there are more trees, a few parked cars, and a banner with text. The sky is partly cloudy.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Vehicles parking
  3. Distant chatter
  4. Wind rustling
  5. Footsteps on gravel
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh grass
  2. Eucalyptus
  3. Vehicle exhaust
  4. Earthy soil
  5. Distant barbeque
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sunlight
  2. Tactiles underfoot
  3. Paved pathways
  4. Soft breeze
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Trees & hills
  2. Metal façade
  3. Glass doors
  4. Parking spaces
  5. Sports fields

Clubhouse

The Clubhouse at Valley District Cricket Club is a spacious, single-storey structure with large windows on one side and wide sliding doors facing the cricket fields. The interior features a mixture of firm, concrete as well as carpet floor surfaces, with high ceilings supported by exposed beams. 

Changerooms are located at one end, while the Rugby field is at the other. The Clubhouse is designed for gatherings before or after games, and for events. Accessible features include step-free entry and accessible restrooms. The entrance has a manual outward-opening glass doors.

A glass door is open, leading into a dimly lit corridor. The building exterior has corrugated metal on the left and vertical wooden panels on the right. The floor is concrete. Outside, there is a grassy area with a few trees and parked vehicles visible in the background.
A modern interior with a high ceiling and exposed beams. On the left, there's a large glass wall with sliding doors leading outside, and a small podium on a carpeted area. The right side features a dark grey wall with an emergency exit sign above a door leading outside. The floor is a mix of carpet and smooth surface, and the ceiling has linear lights.
A spacious room with a high ceiling supported by exposed wooden beams. The floor is a mix of grey concrete and patterned carpet. On the right, there are large glass doors leading outside, allowing natural light to enter. In the centre, a podium is positioned on the carpeted area. The left side features a wall with a mounted speaker and a small notice. At the back, there is a counter area with closed shutters.
A spacious interior with a polished concrete floor. On the left, there's a wooden counter with a closed metal shutter above and a black bin nearby. The middle area features a large open space with a patterned carpet. Wooden beams are visible on the ceiling. On the right, a wall-mounted TV is present. Large glass doors at the far end lead outside, allowing natural light to enter.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Chatter of people
  2. Sliding doors
  3. Footsteps on concrete
  4. Distant cheers
  5. Rustling leaves
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh grass
  2. Clean interiors
  3. Wood polish
  4. Outdoor air
  5. Subtle food aromas
Touch

Feel

  1. Open & airy
  2. Relaxed
  3. Smooth floors
  4. Smooth counter top
  5. Changing floor surface (concrete-carpet)
Sight

Sight

  1. Large windows
  2. Cricket fields
  3. Exposed beams
  4. Sliding doors
  5. Carpeted areas

Changerooms

The field three home changerooms are located closest to the playground, while the away team changerooms are at the furthest end of the same building. Multiple bathroom stalls are available at the rear of all changerooms, including an accessible toilet with a shower, grab bars, shower bench, and hand basin. Outside, a covered walkway leads to the fields and seating area nearby, offering convenient access to facilities.

 

A corridor with corrugated metal walls on the left and a wooden wall on the right. A glass door is open on the left side, leading into a building. Further along the right wall, there is a vending machine. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is a light-coloured flat surface with a light fixture. In the background, there is a grassy field with trees and a tall light pole.
A grey door is open, revealing a small interior space with a concrete floor and a white wire basket on the ground. To the right of the door, a red fire hose reel is mounted on the wall, along with a fire extinguisher below it. A red corrugated metal panel is visible on the far right. The ground outside is concrete with scattered leaves.
A room with beige walls and a wooden bench along the left side. The ceiling has rectangular lights. The door is open, leading to a grassy field with trees in the background. A sign and a red circular object are mounted on the wall near the door. The floor inside is carpeted, and the exterior has a concrete surface.
A modern public restroom with a row of sinks and mirrors on the right. Each sink has a soap dispenser above it. The floor is light-coloured, and the ceiling has recessed lighting. On the left, there is a bench with a couple of chairs and a black bag. An emergency exit sign is visible above. The restroom stalls are on the far right, with wooden doors.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Distant chatter
  2. Footsteps on concrete
  3. Doors opening
  4. Water pouring
  5. Bathroom sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Soap & toiletries
  2. Close environment
  3. Clean air
  4. Slight sweat
  5. Nearby food
Touch

Feel

  1. Refreshed
  2. Clean & spacious
  3. Utilitarian
  4. Closed space
  5. Changing floor surface (concrete-tiles)
Sight

Sight

  1. Concrete walls
  2. Metal roof
  3. Benches
  4. Scoreboard
  5. Green fields

Fields & Nets

The Valley District Cricket Club has two main cricket fields and practice nets in front of the clubhouse and changerooms. A third field is situated behind the rugby club. Trees surround the fields, forming a natural backdrop. The venue includes a practice facility with multiple nets and artificial turf pitches, with nets to catch stray balls.

A white picket fence lines the main field, equipped with floodlights for day and night matches. Birds frequently walk across the grounds, contributing to a lively environment.

A sports field with a grassy foreground and a set of bleachers in the middle. Behind the bleachers is a building with a green roof and several banners. Tall floodlights are positioned on both the left and right sides. Trees are visible in the background, adding greenery to the scene.
A cricket field with a grassy pitch in the centre. On the left, there's a covered seating area with metal beams. Two vertical banners read "Valley District Cricket Club" on either side of the image. The background features a line of trees and several tall floodlights. The foreground has a concrete path and patches of grass.
A grassy area with a cricket field in the background, surrounded by a white picket fence. On the left, there's a building with a green metal roof and beige walls. In the centre, a leafless tree stands near a utility pole with overhead wires. On the right, a silver car is parked on a paved area, with more trees and parked cars in the distance. The sky is partly cloudy.
A grassy area with a large, leafless tree in the centre. To the left, there's a beige building with a red roof and a few parked cars. A power pole stands nearby. On the right, a white picket fence borders a green sports field. In the background, tall trees line the horizon.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds squawking
  2. Cricket ball hits
  3. Distant chatter
  4. Wind in trees
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh grass
  2. Earthy soil
  3. Damp wood
  4. Crisp air
  5. Nearby food
Touch

Feel

  1. Open space
  2. Warm sunlight
  3. Soft grass
  4. Excitement
  5. Body movement
Sight

Sight

  1. Green fields
  2. Clubhouse
  3. Birds
  4. Cricket nets
  5. Hill view
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