Victoria Park Pool Visual Story

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Arrival at Victoria Park Pool

Victoria Park Pool is situated on the intersection of City Road and Parramatta Road, centrally positioned within Victoria Park, adjacent to Lake Northam and Victoria Park Playground. The building, is a low-rise modern brick structure with two accessible car parking spaces, reachable from City Road, located directly in front of the main entrance.

Additionally, a public car park off City Road is available with a 2-hour limit. Access the facility through the entrance gate on Victoria Park, traversing a long meandering path. From the car park, there’s a step-free ramp to the entrance. Entry is facilitated through two glass manual doors, offering both inward and outward opening options.

A map showing the location of Victoria Park Pool. Based on the map, Victoria Park Pool is situated on the intersection of City Road and Parramatta Road, centrally positioned within Victoria Park, adjacent to Lake Northam and Victoria Park Playground.
The entrance to Victoria Park comprises a broad concrete area with two black steel gates flanked by substantial pillars topped with lamp posts. On the right, a grey brick building structure stands. Shrubs and green grass adorn the landscape on the right, with a freestanding banner positioned on the grass. Tall trees and grass are visible to the far left.
A straight brick path leads forward. To the right, there's a brick house enclosed by a metal fence. The right side is bordered by trees and shrubs. On the left, there's a view of green grass and tall trees.
On the left, Lake Northam displays water lilies, wild grass, and trees emerging from the water. To the right, there's a hill covered in green grass. In between, a concrete brick path runs. The entire area is surrounded by trees.
A straight concrete path is bordered by well-maintained grass and tall trees. A tall light post stands on the right. Beyond, there's a facility building. A person walking on the pathway is visible.
The concrete path leads to another path at the end, guiding towards the facility. A concrete wall, bordered by tall ornamental plants, is on the right. The surroundings include green grass, tall trees, and visible street lights. Near the entrance, there's a landscape of shrubs.
The path, designed with water drainage, curves to the left. On the left side, there's a brick wall and a brick structure. On the right, a hillside is covered with well-maintained grass. Trees and lamp posts line the road. At the top of the hillside, more trees and commercial buildings are visible.
Accessible car parking spaces, marked by blue wheelchair signs, are located in front of the building. To the right, the modern brick structure is equipped with a step-free ramp. In front, there's a landscaped garden and neatly trimmed grass. An accessible sign is positioned on a raised platform near the landscaped shrubs. Tall trees and well-maintained grass surround the space.
The building is a low-rise modern brick structure with multiple shade cloths at the back. Surrounding the building are landscape shrubs, ornamental plants, and neatly trimmed grass. Further ahead, tall trees and commercial buildings come into view.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Trees rustling
  2. Crunching of leaves underfoot
  3. Birds chirping
  4. Pedestrians
  5. Local traffic
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Trees & plants
  4. Grass
  5. Flowers & pollens
Touch

Feel

  1. Disorientation
  2. Extended walking distance
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Changing surfaces (gravel-concrete)
  5. Elevate heart rate
Sight

Sight

  1. Parks & gardens
  2. Lakes
  3. Low set brick structure
  4. City skyline in background
  5. People enjoying park

Reception

To enter the facility, use the manual glass door, opening inward or outward. Straight ahead, is the reception desk featuring a circular desk designed with silver and timber. Controlled glass gates are on the left and right sides of the reception desk. Upon entry, a retail area displaying swimwear and swimming accessories is in the middle.

A hallway veering left leads to the First Aid room. Next to it are the gym and accessible bathrooms. On the right, there is a hallway leading to the creche and accessible bathrooms. The aquatic facility is behind the reception, and is accessed via manual opening glass doors.

The facility entrance showcases a brown concrete facade with a portico displaying the facility's name in bold letters. Step-free access is available on both sides. Landscaped plants adorn the left and right areas. The entrance comprises a manual glass door with posters and a freestanding sign in the middle. The floor transitions from concrete to white bricks with grey accents.
The reception desk, designed with silver and timber, is circular and centrally located. The counter is adorned with Christmas garland, card swipe machines, computers, and brochures. Controlled glass gates, equipped with non-slip mats, are positioned on the left and right sides of the reception desk. Inside, retractable banners and rubbish bins are visible. The floor has brown tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent. Behind the desk, retail items are on display.
The reception desk, featuring a circular design with silver and timber elements, is centrally located. The counter is decorated with Christmas garland, card swipe machines, computers, and brochures. A turnstile glass gate is positioned to the right. Inside, a black wall displays posters and directional signage, with rubbish bins in place. The floor has grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent. Behind the desk, retail items are on display.
The centrally located reception desk has a circular design with silver and timber elements. The counter is adorned with Christmas garlands, computers, and brochures. To the left, a turnstile glass gate is equipped with a swiping machine and a non-slippery mat. Inside, a black wall displays posters and directional signage, with rubbish bins in place. The floor is covered in grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent. Behind the desk, retail items are on display.
To the right is a retail area displaying swimwear. To the left, there's a large retractable banner, and two rubbish bins are positioned against the black wall. Directional signages are affixed to the upper left near the ceiling. Behind, a glass wall provides a view of the outdoor pool. The floor is covered in grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent.
The reception desk, designed with a circular pattern using silver and timber elements, is located on the right. The counter is adorned with Christmas garland, computers, and brochures. On the left, swimwear is displayed for sale, along with a banner for the Positano cafe. The floor has brown tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent.
To the left, there's a black wall with posters and directional signages. A "First Aid" sign is affixed to the upper left. A large retractable banner is against the black wall with rubbish bins beside it. To the right is a glass wall and a yellow sign. Behind the glass wall is the outdoor aquatic facility. The floor is covered in grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent.
To the right, there's a black wall with posters and directional signages. A "Creche" sign is affixed to the upper right, and accessible bathroom signs are affixed to the upper left. Two rubbish bins are placed against the black wall. To the left is a glass wall, behind which is the outdoor aquatic facility. The floor is covered in grey tiles, and the ceiling is white with an aqua accent.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Beeping & buzzing
  2. Directional instructions from staff
  3. Music
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Splashing water
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine (faint)
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Carpet
  4. Cleaning products (faint)
  5. Perfumes & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. Queueing
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Handling money/credit card
  5. Excitement & anticipation
Sight

Sight

  1. Swimwear for sale
  2. Glass doors
  3. Reflections
  4. People queueing
  5. Promotional materials

Outdoor Aquatic Centre

To access the Outdoor Aquatic Centre, pass through the controlled gates and move through double, manual opening glass doors. To the right is the café, which has moveable tables and chairs located both inside and outside. Ramp entries with handrails on both sides facilitate access to the pool area.

Directly ahead is the Kid’s splash pool with a beach entry, a small water fountain, and shade cloths. Adjacent is the 50m heated outdoor pool, featuring 8 lanes, diving blocks, stepped and ladder entry points, and a pool hoist available upon staff request.

Bench seating is available under shade cloths and on the pool deck. Accessible change rooms are within the main building facility and at both ends.

Access to the Outdoor Aquatic Facility is through a manual glass door. Immediately inside, free-standing banners and an aquatic wheelchair are positioned in the middle. Shade cloths overhead provide shade to the Kid's Splash Pool. An aluminum railing separates the upper pool deck and the pool area. Further behind is the lap pool, with pool guards and guests visible.
The Kids' Splash Pool has a beach entry and a small water fountain under a white shade cloth. Adjacent to it is the 50m heated outdoor pool, equipped with floating ropes and diving boards. A free-standing banner stands on the pool deck, where guests are currently using the pool. To the far left, there are umbrella shades, and tall trees surrounding the area.
To the right is the cafe enclosed with glass. Outside, movable tables and chairs, equipped with belongings are displayed. A ramp entry, equipped with handrails, leads to the pool area. To the left are the Splash Pool and the 50m Lap Pool, equipped with floating ropes. White shade cloths are placed overhead, providing shade to the seating area. Pool guards and a free-standing banner are visible on the pool deck. Trees surround the area.
To the left is the cafe enclosed with glass. Outside, movable tables and chairs are displayed. A ramp entry, equipped with handrails, leads to the pool area. To the right are the Splash Pool and the 50m Lap Pool, equipped with floating ropes. White shade cloths are placed overhead, providing shade to the seating area. Pool guards and a free-standing banner are visible on the pool deck. Trees surround the area.
The 50m Lap Pool is equipped with floating ropes and step entry points with handrails. Bench seating with belongings is placed on the right near the grass. The concrete floor has yellow markings indicating the pool's deep water level. Free-standing banners and safety warnings are on the pool deck. A string of blue buntings runs across the pool. Further ahead, umbrella shades are visible, and a pool staff member is present.
The 50m Lap Pool features floating ropes and step entry points with handrails. The concrete floor is marked with yellow indications for the deep water level. Free-standing banners and safety warnings are present on the pool deck. A string of blue buntings runs across the pool. Further ahead, umbrella shades are visible on the left and far right.
The 50m Lap Pool is equipped with floating ropes and step entry points with handrails. The concrete floor is marked with yellow indications for the shallow water level. Free-standing banners are positioned on the pool deck. A string of blue buntings runs across the pool. Further ahead, umbrella shades are visible on the right, adjacent to a brick building. Tall trees surround the area.
The 50m Lap Pool has floating ropes and step entry points with handrails. The concrete floor is marked with yellow indications for the shallow water level. On the left, free-standing banners are positioned on the pool deck. A string of blue buntings runs across the pool. To the left, umbrella shades are visible, and shade cloths are on the right. A hoist is positioned near the pool. Tall trees surround the area.
To the right is the cafe enclosed with glass. Outside, movable tables and chairs are displayed. A ramp entry, equipped with handrails, leads to the pool area. To the left is the 50m Lap Pool, equipped with floating ropes. White shade cloths are placed overhead, providing shade to the seating area. Pool guards and a free-standing banner are visible on the pool deck. Trees surround the area.
To the right is a ramp entry, equipped with handrails, leading to the pool area. In the middle is the Kid's Splash Pool with a beach entry and a small water fountain. To the left is the 50m Lap Pool, equipped with floating ropes. White shade cloths are placed overhead, providing shade to the seating area. Free-standing banners and safety signs are visible. Trees surround the area.
wo white doors lead to the accessible unisex bathroom and change rooms. A poster is affixed to the middle and to the right. Non-slippery mats are placed on the doorsteps. The wall is white, and the floor has grey tiles.
Inside the accessible bathroom, the toilet bowl equipped with handrails is in the left corner. Adjacent to it is the shower, with hand rails and a foldable bench affixed to the middle wall. To the right is a washbasin, mirrors, along with a liquid soap and tissue dispenser. A foldable change table is mounted to the left wall, and below it are two rubbish bins. The grey floor is equipped with a blue non-slippery mat, and the ceiling and wall are white.
Inside the accessible bathroom, the toilet bowl equipped with handrails is in the right corner. Adjacent to it is the shower, with hand rails and a foldable bench affixed to the left wall. To the left is a washbasin, mirrors, along with a liquid soap and tissue dispenser. A foldable change table is mounted to the right wall, and below it are two rubbish bins. The grey floor is equipped with a blue non-slippery mat, and the ceiling and wall are white.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. Instructions from coaches
  3. Announcements
  4. Splashing water
  5. Traffic (distant)
Smell

Smells

  1. Sunscreen scent
  2. Chlorine
  3. Fresh air
  4. Pollens & flowers
  5. Perfumes & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet (when in pool)
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Increased heart rate (when swimming)
  4. Change in floor surfaces
  5. Increased body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Glare
  3. People swimming
  4. Splashing water
  5. Trees & grassed areas

Positano Café

To access the Positano Café at Victoria Park Pool, turn right after the controlled gates. Inside and outside, movable tables and chairs are arranged under shade cloth near the Kids' Splash Pool. The café counter features a circular desk with a silver front wooden top.

Three fridges on the left and right offer cold drinks and energy drinks. An ice cream freezer is positioned on the right. The café menu includes all-day breakfast and poolside bites like toast, rolls, wraps, shakes, smoothies, frappes, coffee, and drinks.

Accessible bathrooms are located at the end of the hallway for convenience.

Movable tables and chairs are arranged to the right of the glass walls and in front of the cafe counter. The cafe features a timber and silver desk. An ice cream freezer and a fridge for cold drinks are positioned to the left and right of the counter. The floor is a combination of grey tiles and grey carpet. The ceiling is white with square and round fluorescent lights.
Movable tables and chairs are arranged near the glass walls. The cafe features a timber and silver desk. An ice cream freezer and a fridge for cold drinks are positioned to its left. To the right is a glass door, and behind it is the pool area where tables and chairs are arranged, along with a rubbish bin. The floor is a combination of grey tiles and grey carpet. The ceiling is white with square and round fluorescent lights.
Movable tables and chairs are arranged to the right of the glass walls and in front of the cafe counter. The cafe features a timber and silver desk. Food items and food racks are on top of the counter. A fridge displaying cold drinks stands on the right of the counter. The floor is a combination of grey tiles and grey carpet. The ceiling is white with square and round fluorescent lights. A black non-slip mat is also in place.
Movable tables and chairs are arranged in front of the cafe, near the pool deck. Multiple white cloth shades are placed overhead. Adjacent is the ramp entry equipped with handrails that leads to the pool. Lamp posts are also in place. Further behind is the 50m lap pool equipped with floating ropes. Umbrella shades and trees are visible further behind.
To the left is a fire hose reel and fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, equipped with signage. A poster bearing the site map is also affixed to the wall. To the right and further in are the doors leading to the accessible bathroom. A rubbish bin and a non-slip mat is also present. The floor has grey tiles, and the ceiling and wall are white with LED lights.
Inside the accessible bathroom, the toilet bowl equipped with handrails is in the left corner. Next to it is a rubbish bin. Adjacent to it is the shower, with hand rails and a foldable bench affixed to the right wall. To the left is a washbasin, mirrors, along with a liquid soap and tissue dispenser. The grey floor is equipped with a blue non-slippery mat, and the ceiling and wall are white with fluorescent lights. The upper left features a glass window.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People ordering food
  2. Tables & chairs being moved
  3. Café sounds
  4. Beeping & buzzing
  5. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Coffee aromas
  2. Chlorine (faint)
  3. Food aromas
  4. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. Handling cash/credit card
  2. Hungry & thirsty
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Food & drinks for sale
  2. People eating
  3. Reflections & glare
  4. Blue mats (in bathrooms)
  5. View to pool

Gymnasium & Fitness Studio

To access the Gymnasium, turn left past the controlled gates from reception and immediately turn left. Proceed down the curvy hallway; the First Aid room is on the left, and is accessible through a glass sliding door. Members need to swipe their access card or wristband for entry. Inside, the floor has black rubber tiles. 

Immediately ahead are exercise machines, stationary bikes, and other cardio machines. Adjacent to the gym is a hallway leading to the bathroom and next to it is the Exercise Studio, accessible through a manual glass door.

The studio has timber floors, a small stage, mirrors, and a window wall offering a view outside. Spin machines, stability balls, and punching bags are also available for use.

The black wall is equipped with posters and directional signages. To the left is a white sliding door equipped with a swiping machine for badge entry. A brown mat is installed on the doorstep. To the right is a huge retractable banner. The floor is grey, and the ceiling and wall are white with lights.
Both sides of the wall feature gym-related posters. In the middle is a white sliding door with signage. A swiping machine is positioned to its right. A brown anti-slip mat is placed on the doorstep. The floor and ceiling are white with LED lights.
Inside the gym, Lat Pulldown machines, Smith Machines, bench press, and inclined bench press machines are arranged on the black rubber-tiled floor. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the upper right wall along with wall fans. The ceiling is all white with multiple pin lights.
Cardio machines are arranged near the stainless railings. Inside, Lat Pulldown machines, Smith Machines, bench press, and inclined bench press machines, along with other machines, are arranged on the black rubber-tiled floor. A flat-screen TV and wall fans are affixed to the upper wall. To the left is a corridor with grey tiles. The ceiling is white with circular LED lights.
To the left is the bathroom, and adjacent to it is the Exercise Studio, accessible through a manual glass door equipped with a poster. An aluminum step-free ramp is installed on the doorstep along with a non-slippery mat. The studio features a timber floor, and inside, exercise machines are visible.
The exercise studio is a spacious area featuring a timber floor. Spin machines and a stair mill are on the right. Weights are arranged in the corner, and a platform is positioned against the mirror. A digital clock is affixed to the upper-left wall. The white ceiling features a cove design with LED lights.
The exercise studio is a spacious area featuring a timber floor. The middle wall has brown bricks, and spin machines are arranged against it. Rubbish bins are placed near the door. In the right corner, there is a punching bag, rolled mats, and stability balls. The white ceiling features a cove design with LED lights. The left wall is made of glass.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Banging & clanging of equipment
  2. Music
  3. Grunting & groaning of gym attendees
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Whirr of machinery
Smell

Smells

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

Feel

  1. Change in floor surface
  2. Elevated heart rate (when exercising)
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Elevated body temperature
  5. Body anxiety
Sight

Sight

  1. People exercising
  2. Glare & reflection
  3. Exercise equipment
  4. Reflections in mirror
  5. Promotional materials
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