Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

garys

09 Jan 2018

Fighting fit

3.5

3.5

Date of visit: January 2018

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Overall Rating

Good

Level access entrance. But once inside it is on different levels. Accessible via ramp which was quite steep and partially via a lift that is key controlled, so to get to the gym area upstairs you must ask reception for a key to access the lift. The gym area was busy with a lot of machines but seemed that only a few were accessible. It was good that they had a handcycle machine. With all the treadmills/running machines they had it would have been good if they had a wheelchair roller/treadmill. Not sure why more gyms don’t have them tbh. The dry side accessible changing area was a decent size and had a changing bed but there was no hoist. The pool area was really good and had a steam room that was accessible. The wetside accessible changing area was a similar size but didn’t have a changing bed in it. The cafe area was spacious and the staff were extremely helpful moving chairs for the wheelchair to get in.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

Entrance is level access then once inside it is ramped or lifts which is operated by a key from reception. Good sized toilets. The gym is a good size but limited accessible machines.

Parking & Transport

Good

Limited amount of accessible spaces considering the size of the Car park. Spaces directly at the front door. There is a good bus service that passes 2 min walk from the entrance.

Accessible Toilets

Good

Good sized accessible toilets.

Staff

Excellent

Staff very helpful. Especially the cafe staff who were exceptional.