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MUMS THE WORD · VENUE GUIDE
Find practical information, understand what has been checked and make a plan that works for your family.
01 / SUITABILITY
There is no universal definition of a sensory-friendly place. Consider the conditions that matter to you, what has been confirmed and what may change between visits.
SENSORY PLANNING SCORECARD
Editorial sources reviewed 2026-10-26 · 1 source links
Six-dimension guide: sourced facts, setting-based planning estimates (1 = generally gentler, 5 = potentially more stimulating), and dated observations are shown separately. A setting estimate is not a venue measurement or a suitability verdict.
Inference source information
Urban outdoor sound may vary
The play space is outdoors at Southbank Boulevard and Kavanagh Street; its public listing does not quantify noise.
Original published sourceTypical setting expectation: Children playing, calls and equipment noises are likely; traffic may be audible. (inference; not measured).
Gap source information
Outdoor daylight varies
Outdoor city play space; no verified shade, glare or lighting measurements in the city’s listing.
Original published sourceTypical setting expectation: Natural daylight outdoors; the amount of shade and glare depends on time and weather. (inference; not measured).
Gap source information
Foot traffic not quantified
No attendance counts or documented low-traffic periods are provided by the official listing.
Original published sourceTypical setting expectation: Arrivals are generally unscheduled and play spaces can fill at peak family times. (inference; not measured).
Gap source information
Accessibility specifics need checking
The official listing confirms the location and equipment but does not establish specific wheelchair-accessible features.
Original published sourceGoogle Maps: Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Confirm features directly if essential.
See Google Maps attributeFact source information
Unusual play structures; supervise
The city describes enormous rocks placed on fixed trolleys as part of the play artwork; this is not a formal safety audit.
Original published sourceFact source information
Recognisable equipment and location
The official listing describes the Rocks on Wheels theme and the location, allowing families to preview the play concept.
Original published sourceGoogle Maps: Google lists regular operating hours. These may change during school holidays, events and public holidays.
See Google Maps attributeGoogle Maps venue attributes are fetched when you open this page. They are not sensory measurements or certifications.
Estimates describe common conditions for the identified venue type. They are not a measured acoustic, light or crowd score and must not be treated as safety or accessibility certification.
Published venue guidance and editorial sources supplement live third-party attributes. Noise, brightness and crowding must be assessed from dated, comparable observations; a Google review rating is not a sensory score.
02 / EXPECTATIONS
School-term weekdays may reduce overlapping play groups, but there is no guarantee and weather matters.
Setting-based planning suggestion · not a venue-confirmed quiet period.
03 / PREPARATION
Use this optional checklist to plan around your own needs rather than relying on a venue-wide suitability score.
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04 / TRANSPARENCY
This guide includes six research notes linked to 1 distinct published source, checked 2026-10-26. Documented venue features and setting-based estimates are identified separately in the scorecard.
Every experience is personal. Information may change after the recorded checking date; neither Google ratings nor older sensory scores confirm suitability.
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05 / COMMUNITY
Recent, contextual first-hand observations can help improve the directory. Reports are moderated before publication.