Accessible Pools

Choosing a pool that is most accessible to you

In the Hamilton area, we have indoor pools with varying degrees of accessibility. The City of Hamilton website provides links to the pools. Please check the link or call the specific pool you have in mind to see if your accessible needs can be met. http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/Recreation/CentresPoolsArenas

Ancaster Aquatic Centre 47 Meadowbook Drive Ancaster, Ontario 905-546-2424, ext. 1061

Description: Chair lift for in and out of pool. Swimming lanes. Temperature: 94oF Communal shower, not fully accessible. Accessible washroom. Change room has a bench with a few bars, small space to turn around in. Plank available.

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Benetto Community Centre 450 Hughson Street North Hamilton, Ontario 905-546-4944

Description: Water wheel chair for in and out of pool. Beach entry steps and ramp. Accessible shower and washroom. Temperature: 84oF Accessible family change room.

Dominic Agostino Riverdale Recreation Centre 150 Violet Drive Stoney Creek, Ontario 905-546-4284

Description: Temperature: 84oF Not deep. 5 feet. Beach entry with railings. Water wheel chair available. Accessible shower and change room, entrance a small space.

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Huntington Park Recreation Centre 87 Brentwood Drive Hamilton, Ontario 905-546-3122

Description: Two pools: Large Temperature: 84oF Smaller warm water pool. Ramps, stairs and seats in both pools. Accessible shower and family change room.

St. Joseph’s Villa Centre 56 Governors Road Dundas, Ontario 905-627-3541, Ext. 2911

Separate website http://www.sjv.on.ca/community- services/pool.html

Description: Stairs, ramp and water wheelchair. Accessible washroom and shower. Benches in change room.

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Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre 145 Magnolia Drive Hamilton, Ontario 905-546-2544

Description: Large pool temperature: 84oF Small pool temperature: 94oF Good for power chairs. Lift for large pool; has warm water pool Warm water pool with the floor that moves up and down. Water wheelchairs. Push button to deck. Lift and stairs for cool pool 85oF. Accessible changes rooms, shower and washroom.

Stoney Creek Pool 45 King Street West Stoney Creek, Ontario 905-546-2196

Description: Very accessible. 3 pools: warm water: 92oF o o Large pool: 82 F to 84 F Stairs and ramp for entry. Spa (hot tub): 102oF

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Valley Park Pool 970 Paramount Drive Stoney Creek, Ontario 905-573-3600

Description: Two pools. Large pool: 84oF. Smaller warm water pool: 94oF. Stairs and ramps for entry. Water wheelchairs. Regular pool with deep end. Accessible change rooms, showers and washroom.

Westmount Recreation Centre 35 Lynbrook Drive Hamilton, Ontario 905-546-4932

Description: Very accessible. 2 pools with ramp entry. Large pool without slide: 82oF to 84oF

Smaller pool: 94oF Has deep end of 4 feet near slide.

Whirlpool near the back of the pool with jets and seats. The whirlpool is 98oF to 102oF.

Smaller pool also has steps and stairs for entry.