Most of the City Arts Centre is accessible.
- Accessible parking
- Power doors
- Accessible washrooms
- Elevator/lift
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We are committed to improving accessibility of City facilities for everyone. We have developed a system to rank the level of accessibility of our indoor facilities.
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Very Good: majority of facility is accessible.
For example, entrance, washrooms, and a portion of recreation area are accessible, however, there are some accessibility barriers.
Most of the City Arts Centre is accessible.
The Muttart Conservatory is committed to providing the best, easiest access possible to all its exhibits.
Most of Prince of Wales Armouries and City of Edmonton Archives is accessible.
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy all the zoo has to offer.
A great deal of the zoo grounds is wheelchair accessible and walkways inside the zoo are a combination of paved and gravel surfaces. The grounds surrounding the entrance to the zoo include some steeper-than-normal inclines.
Wheelchair accessible areas include:
Rentals are available for the following:
All items require a signed waiver at the time of the rental.
* Scooter rentals are available from May long weekend through Thanksgiving
See also: Sensory Accessibility at the Zoo
Good: partial accessibility.
For example, entrance and a portion of the recreation area accessible, however, washrooms are not accessible. An alternate facility may be necessary.
The John Janzen Nature Centre is committed to enabling the best possible access to its exhibits.
The Birch Tree and River Loop Trails have sections which may be challenging for those with limited mobility.
- Accessible parking
- Accessible nature exhibits
- Accessible washrooms
- The Tegler Discovery Zone and beehive are fully accessible
See also: Sensory Accessibility at the John Janzen Nature Centre
John Walter Museum is partially accessible.
First House (built in 1875) and Second House (built in 1886) have slight ramps into the buildings, but they may not be able to accommodate all types of wheelchairs.
Note: Kinsmen and Tipton arenas are currently unrated.
Excellent: fully accessible.
Features and amenities meet and exceed the Alberta Building Code and take into consideration Universal Design principles. Main elements such as the washrooms, entrances, parking, and amenities are barrier free.
Castle Downs Arena is a fully accessible facility.
Clareview Arena is a fully accessible facility.
Terwillegar Arena is a fully accessible facility
The Meadows Arena is a fully accessible facility.
Callingwood Arena is a fully accessible facility.
Londonderry Arena is fully accessible:
Very Good: majority of facility is accessible.
For example, entrance, washrooms, and a portion of recreation area are accessible, however, there are some accessibility barriers.
The majority of Bill Hunter Arena is accessible.
Note: No access to ice or change rooms. Multi-level building.
Confederation Arena is almost fully accessible.
Donnan Arena is almost a fully accessible facility.
Grand Trunk Arena is fully accessible.
The majority of Kenilworth Arena is accessible.
Mill Woods Arena is almost fully accessible.
Crestwood Arena is almost fully accessible.
Note: No access to rink
Glengarry Arena is almost fully accessible.
Note: No accessible showers, no access to ice or players' boxes
Michael Cameron Arena is almost fully accessible.
Tipton arena is almost fully accessible.
Note: No accessible change rooms
Westwood Arena is partially accessible.
Note: Long distance to entrance from the parking lot.
Good: partial accessibility.
For example, entrance and a portion of the recreation area accessible, however, washrooms are not accessible. An alternate facility may be necessary.
Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver) Arena is partially accessible.
Limited: poor accessibility.
Accessibility barriers may exist at entrance, washrooms, and recreation area. Alternate facility is recommended if barrier free access is required.
Coronation Arena has fairly poor accessibility.
Note: No accessible washrooms and staff must provide access to the rink viewing area from the south end of the rink via the emergency exit door.
George S. Hughes South Side Arena has fairly poor accessibility.
Note: No access to rink
Russ Barnes Arena has poor to partial accessibility.
Note: Rink and main public washrooms are not accessible.
Excellent: fully accessible.
Features and amenities meet and exceed the Alberta Building Code and take into consideration Universal Design principles. Main elements such as the washrooms, entrances, parking, and amenities are barrier free.
ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.
Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre is fully accessible.
Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar is a fully accessible facility.
Central Lions Recreation Centre is fully accessible.
We are senior friendly!
Both Central and Northgate Lions Senior Citizens' Recreation Centres have received Senior Friendly accreditation from the Access for Seniors Project Committee.
Clareview Community Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre is fully accessible.
Confederation Leisure Centre is a fully accessible facility.
Kinsmen Sports Centre is a fully accessible facility.
Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre is fully accessible.
Mill Woods Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.
Northgate Lions is fully accessible.
We are senior-friendly!
Both Central and Northgate Lions Senior Citizens' Recreation Centres have received Senior-Friendly accreditation from the Access for Seniors Project Committee.
O'Leary is fully accessible.
St. Francis Xavier is a fully accessible facility.
The Meadows is a fully accessible facility.
Very Good: majority of facility is accessible.
For example, entrance, washrooms, and a portion of recreation area are accessible, however, there are some accessibility barriers.
The majority of Dr. Anne Anderson School and Community Centre is accessible.
The majority of Eastglen Leisure Centre is accessible.
Water wheelchair (can be used for the steam room)
The majority of Grand Trunk Fitness and Leisure Centre is accessible.
The majority of Hardisty Fitness and Leisure Centre is accessible.
The majority of Jasper Place Leisure Centre is accessible.
The majority of Peter Hemingway is accessible.
Excellent: fully accessible.
Features and amenities meet and exceed the Alberta Building Code and take into consideration Universal Design principles. Main elements such as the washrooms, entrances, parking, and amenities are barrier free.
Fred Broadstock outdoor pool has full accessibility:
Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool has full accessibility:
Borden Natural Swimming Pool has full accessibility:
Very Good: majority of facility is accessible.
For example, entrance, washrooms, and a portion of recreation area are accessible, however, there are some accessibility barriers.
Mill Creek outdoor pool has very good accessibility:
Limited: poor accessibility.
Accessibility barriers may exist at entrance, washrooms, and recreation area. Alternate facility is recommended if barrier free access is required.
Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver) outdoor pool has partial accessibility:
While golf courses are not rated using the accessibility rating system, they do have some accessible amenities.
While cemeteries are not rated using the accessibility rating system, they do have some accessible amenities.
Attributes and criteria for the City to follow in order to have a truly inclusive and supportive Edmonton for citizens.
Title | Accessibility Services Liaison Officer |
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recreationdisabilities@edmonton.ca | |
TTY | 780-944-5555 code: DISREC |