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Accessibility of City Facilities

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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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Accessibility Program Guides

Attractions Accessibility Ratings

Rating: Very Good

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.

City Arts Centre

Most of the City Arts Centre is accessible.

Accessible parking
Power doors
Accessible washrooms
Elevators

Commonwealth Stadium

Common- wealth Stadium Accessibility

Information on accessible seating, wheelchair access, accessible washrooms and wheelchair ramp locations.

Muttart Conservatory

The Muttart Conservatory is committed to providing the best, easiest access possible to all its exhibits.

Accessible parking
Power doors at entranceway and into pavilions
Accessible washrooms
Ramp access to the greenhouse
Accessible surfacing
Ramps to pavilions are steep - some assistance may be required
One pyramid has several steps and is only partially accessible

Prince of Wales Armouries

Most of Prince of Wales Armouries is accessible.

Accessible parking
Ramp at front entrance
Power doors
Elevators
Accessible washrooms in main area

Edmonton Valley Zoo

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:

Parking area
Main entrance
Walkways around the zoo
Elephant viewing area inside the Elephant Building
Public washrooms in the Saito Centre
Power door access into the Saito Centre and administration building

Power scooter and wheelchair rentals are available (scooters are available during the summer season only)

Rating: Good

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.

John Janzen Nature Centre

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

John Walter Museum

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.

Paved walkways and wooden boardwalks connect the houses and the public parking lot
Third House (built in 1901) is accessible by ramp
Accessible entrance to the visitor orientation building
Accessible washrooms in the visitor orientation building

Arenas Accessibility Ratings

Note: Kinsmen and Tipton arenas are currently unrated.

Rating: Excellent

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

Castle Downs Arena is a fully accessible facility.

Power doors at front entrance
Accessible washrooms
Accessible viewing area
Accessible change room (#4)

Clareview Arena

Clareview Arena is a fully accessible facility.

Power doors - front entrance
Accessible viewing areas
Accessible washrooms
Accessible rinks
Accessible change rooms are #9, #5, and #1

Confederation Arena

Confederation Arena is a fully accessible facility.

Accessible parking
Accessible washrooms
Accessible change rooms and showers
Elevator to access 2nd floor viewing area
1 players' box fitted for sledge hockey access

Downtown Community Arena

Accessible changeroom
Accessible public washroom on both levels
Accessible viewing area

Grand Trunk Arena

Grand Trunk Arena is fully accessible.

Accessible parking and ramp at entranceway
Power door at entranceway
Accessible washrooms and change rooms
Unisex washroom
Designated integrated seating
Access to rink

Londonderry Arena

Londonderry Arena is fully accessible:

Accessible parking
Power doors at main entrance
Accessible washrooms and change rooms
New ramp to pool with wheelchair for water entry, ramp to hot tub entrance (with three steps into water and grab rail)
Accessible sauna, steam room and viewing area
New family/disabled change room with private change areas, showers and washrooms
Elevator to second floor fitness facility, boardroom and offices
Accessible concession and front counter

Terwillegar Arena

Terwillegar Arena is a fully accessible facility

Accessible parking
Ramp and power doors at entrance
Accessible change room
Accessible public washroom
Accessible viewing area
Elevator

Rating: Very Good to Excellent

Callingwood Arena

Callingwood Arena is a fully accessible facility.

Accessible parking
Ramp and power doors at entrance
Accessible change room
Accessible public washroom
Accessible viewing area
Elevator with Braille
Accessible water fountain

The Meadows Arena

The Meadows Arena is a fully accessible facility.

Accessible parking
Ramp and power doors at entrance
Accessible change room
Accessible public washroom
Accessible viewing area
Elevator

Rating: Very Good

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.

Bill Hunter

The majority of Bill Hunter Arena is accessible.

Accessible parking
Ramp and power doors at entrance
Accessible public washrooms on ground level
Accessible viewing area
Accessible emergency exit

Note: No access to ice or change rooms. Multi-level building.

Crestwood Arena

Crestwood Arena is almost fully accessible.

Accessible parking
Accessible entranceway (small lip)
Accessible washrooms
Accessible change rooms
Accessible viewing area

Note: No access to rink

Donnan Arena

Donnan Arena is almost a fully accessible facility.

Accessible parking
Accessible entrance (power door)
Accessible washrooms
Accessible change rooms
Accessible viewing area
Access to rink

Glengarry Arena

Glengarry Arena is almost fully accessible.

Accessible parking
Accessible entrance way (small lip)
Accessible washrooms
Accessible change rooms
Accessible viewing area

Note: No accessible showers, no access to ice or players' boxes

Kenilworth Arena

The majority of Kenilworth Arena is accessible.

Accessible parking
Accessible washrooms
Accessible change rooms
Accessible viewing area

Rating: Good to Very Good

Michael Cameron Arena

Michael Cameron Arena is almost fully accessible.

Facility is on one level
Accessible viewing area

Note: No accessible washrooms

Mill Woods Arena

Mill Woods Arena is a fully accessible facility.

Main entrance has ramp
Accessible washrooms
Accessible change rooms
Accessible rink
Accessible viewing area

Westwood Arena

Westwood Arena is partially accessible.

The facility is all on one level
Accessible rink
Accessible washrooms
Accessible viewing area

Note: Long distance to entrance from the parking lot.

Rating: Good

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.

George S. hughes South Side Arena

George S. Hughes South Side Arena is partially accessible.

Accessible dressing rooms
Accessible public washroom

Note: No access to rink

Oliver Arena

Oliver Arena is partially accessible.

Accessible parking
Accessible entrance with ramp
Accessible viewing area

Rating: Limited

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

Coronation Arena has fairly poor accessibility.

Accessible parking
Limited access to change room

Note: No accessible washroom or viewing area

Russ Barnes Arena

Russ Barnes Arena has poor to partial accessibility.

Accessible entrance
Accessible change rooms
Accessible viewing area

Note: Rink and washrooms are not accessible.

Recreation Centres Accessibility Ratings

Rating: Excellent

ACT

ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

20 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Lowered service counter
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing

Change Rooms

Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench
Mechanical transfer lift

Pool Access

Railings
Ramp into pool
Pool lift

Pool Deck

Lift access to hot tub
Commode or wheelchair for water
Gurney for water

Bonnie Doon

Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre is fully accessible.

Parking

2 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room
Access to sauna

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench
Mechanical transfer lift

Pool Access

Pool lift

Pool Deck

Portable stairs
Lift access to hot tub
Commode or wheelchair for water

Central Lions

Central Lions Recreation Centre is fully accessible.

Accessible parking
Power doors at main entrance
Lowered front counter
Accessible and hands-free washrooms
Two family washrooms

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.

Our personnel are friendly and cooperative.
We offer a wide range of programs and activities suitable for seniors.
Our signage is easy to read.
Our facilities are safe and accessible.

Clareview

Clareview Community Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

16 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cuts

Entrance

No stairs to Entrance 1, 2 and 3

Facility

Barrier free washrooms
Inclusive washrooms
Accessible guest phone
Elevators (1)
1 ramp, 1 sloped floor
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing in arena, aquatic centre, and gymnasiums
Access to steamroom
Access to exercise studios, meeting and multipurpose rooms
Accessible fitness centre equipment

Change Rooms

Accessible washroom stalls
Shower benches
Mechanical transfer lift
2 private change rooms with doors

Pool Access

Ramp into leisure, wave, and tot pools
Railings on leisure and whirlpools
Aquatic elevators for main and whirlpools
2 portable lifts
Salt water pool

Pool Deck

Commode and wheelchair for water
Salt water pool
Main Pool temperature = 29.5 C
Leisure Pool Temperature = 31 C
Tot Pool Temperature = 35 C
Whirlpool Temperature = 40 C

Commonwealth

Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre is fully accessible.

Parking

Designated accessible parking spaces located closest to the main entries
Barrier free path of travel from parking area to building entrances
Accessible parking signage posted

Entrance

Entrance doors are equipped with push plate to automatically open doors
No slip entry ways

Facility

Elevators and lifts to assist with accessing the various levels in the facility
Elevators are clearly identified on the signage at the entrances of the facility
Colour and texture contrast on all stair nosing
Colour contrast between floors and walls, doors and frames, cabinetry, railings and countertops
Contrasting pattern has been applied to all interior glazing to create visual transition
Benches both interior and exterior have rails or design solutions to facilitate easier transfers
Colour contrasting interior way-finding signage with Braille, with symbol form for those with visual processing difficulties or who are unable to read. Signage also has raised tactile lettering
Railings have been provided throughout the facility on ramps and stairs
Drinking fountains at accessible heights
One accessible section of the information desk to serve the public
Shelving, coat hooks and light switches installed at accessible heights
Spaces for persons using wheelchairs for scooters to sit/park in all public viewing areas
Alarm signals have an audible and visual signal

Change Rooms

2 dedicated barrier free change rooms in the family pool change room, one with floor mounted swing lift and table'
Barrier free change rooms, dressing rooms, and washrooms equipped with doors that swing outward, inside door handle to pull door shut, and hooks at accessible heights
Barrier free showers are equipped with benches and shower heads at accessible heights
Dispensers and hand dryers have been located to maximize ease of use

Pool Access

Ramp entries into the main pool and whirlpool
Contrasting colour strips on the ramps into the main pool and whirlpool to indicate beginning and end of the ramp

Confederation

Confederation Leisure Centre is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

4 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Elevator
Lowered service counter
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Pool lift

Pool Deck

Portable stairs

Kinsmen

Kinsmen Sports Centre is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

8 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
18 stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door (power doors)

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washroom
Hearing loop installed at front desk (switch hearing aid to T-coil)
Access phone
Elevator
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to sauna
Access to fitness centre

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Pool lift

Pool Deck

Portable stairs

Londonderry

Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre is fully accessible.

Parking

3 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Elevator
Lowered service counter
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room
Access to sauna
Access to fitness centre

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Railings
Ramp into pool

Pool Deck

Commode or wheelchair for water
Gurney for water

Mill Woods

Mill Woods Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

4 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Elevator
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to sauna
Access to fitness centre

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Ramp into pool

Pool Deck

Commode or wheelchair for water

Northgate Lions

Northgate Lions is fully accessible.

Accessible parking
Power doors at the main entrance
Lowered front counter
Accessible washrooms
Elevator

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.

Our personnel are friendly and cooperative.
We offer a wide range of programs and activities suitable for seniors.
Our signage is easy to read.
Our facilities are safe and accessible.

O'Leary

O'Leary is fully accessible.

Parking

2 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Access phone
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room
Access to fitness centre

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Pool lift

Pool Deck

Portable stairs
Commode or wheelchair for water

St.Francis Xavier

St. Francis Xavier is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

4 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

At-grade access to main entrance
Main entrance equipped with sliding doors and push-button swing doors

Facility

Barrier-free access throughout
Wheelchair accessible washrooms including accessible/family washroom
Elevator
Lowered service counter
Accessible spectator viewing
Accessible track and gymnasium floor

Change Rooms

Accessible/Family washroom
Accessible toilet stalls
Accessible shower stalls

Terwillegar

Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

22 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cuts

Entrance

No stairs to doors

Facility

Barrier free washrooms
Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible guest phone
Elevators (3)
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing in arena, aquatic centre, and gymnasiums
Access to steamroom
Access to 2 exercise studios
Accessible fitness centre equipment

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Private accessible change room with lift
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower benches

Pool Access

Ramp into leisure, wave, and tot pools

Pool Deck

Commode or wheelchair for water
Main pool and hot tub personal assist lift

The Meadows

The Meadows is a fully accessible facility.

Parking

Accessible parking at multiple entrances
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cuts

Entrance

No stairs and multiple entrances
Automatic doors at entry

Facility

3 elevators to access both levels
Lowered service counter
The West rink is designed to accommodate sledge hockey
Accessible equipment in the fitness centre include an arm ergometer, a recumbent stepper/ elliptical, free weights and cable machines
Large 235 metre indoor track

Change Rooms

Accessible change rooms, showers, benches, washrooms and a large family change room with access to commode chairs

Pool Access

Ramp access into the leisure pool and whirlpool

Pool Deck

Water chairs available for entry
The main pool has multiple access points with a moveable floor to zero depth, portable stairs and lift access

Rating: Very Good

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.

Eastglen

The majority of Eastglen Leisure Centre is accessible.

Parking

2 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
6 stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Deck

Portable stairs

Grand Trunk

The majority of Grand Trunk Fitness and Leisure Centre is accessible.

Parking

4 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

No stairs to door
Side entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room
Access to fitness centre

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Railings

Pool Deck

Portable stairs
Commode or wheelchair for water

Hardisty

The majority of Hardisty Fitness and Leisure Centre is accessible.

Parking

2 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Unisex washrooms
Access phone
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room
Access to fitness centre

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Deck

Portable stairs
Commode or wheelchair for water

Jasper Place

The majority of Jasper Place Leisure Centre is accessible.

Parking

4 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Accessible counter service
Accessible washroom and change room
Unisex washroom and change room
Accessible spectator viewing
Accessible spectator viewing

Change Rooms

Men's, women's and inclusive change rooms
Barrier-free change room in the inclusive change room with swing lift and adjustable table
Shower bench

Pool Access

Portable lift

Pool Deck

Portable stairs

Peter Hemingway

The majority of Peter Hemingway is accessible.

Parking

4 accessible parking stalls
Safe drop off and pick up
Curb cut

Entrance

No stairs to door
Main entrance is the most accessible door

Facility

Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Access phone
Lowered service counter
Accessible change rooms
Accessible spectator viewing
Access to steam room
Access to sauna
No access to weight room

Change Rooms

Accessible washroom stalls
Shower bench

Pool Access

Pool lift

Pool Deck

Portable stairs

Outdoor Pools Accessibility Ratings

Rating: Excellent

Fred Broadstock

Fred Broadstock outdoor pool has full accessibility:

Accessible entrance
Accessible change rooms
Accessible washrooms
Pool lift for main pool and zero-depth entry for children's pool
Ramps connecting all public areas of the facility including basketball court, picnic area and sun deck

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool has full accessibility:

Disabled-accessible parking
Curb cuts
Zero-depth pool entry
Male and female accessible washroom/change rooms
Accessible lockers
Braille on all change room signs

Rating: Limited

Limited: poor accessibility.
Accessibility barriers may exist at entrance, washrooms, and recreation area. Alternate facility is recommended if barrier free access is required.

Mill Creek Pool

Mill Creek outdoor pool has partial accessibility: