Facilities for users with accessibility needs

We want customers who have additional needs to feel comfortable to access our centre.

This way, our users can feel confident about how they can access the centre before they attend.

At Rivermead Leisure Centre, we have the following facilities for users with accessibility needs:

Hearing Loop at Reception
Accessible Changing Place Facility
Accessible Showers and Changing Rooms
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
On-Site Parking
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking bays
Lifts
Assistance dogs welcome, with dog spending area
Pool Hoist & Accessible Pool Changing Facilities
Tactile crossings within the car park

We have a selection of inclusive and accessible gym equipment at Rivermead Leisure Centre, which have the following key features making them accessible for everyone.

Inclusive Line Excite IFI TOP 700i Ergometer

Single handed & centrally located seat adjustment
Rotating handles for increased user comfort
Wide range of resistance with a low starting point
Centrally located seat adjustments to aid upper limb amputees
Tactile console to help blind/ visually impaired people
Backrest to provide postural support

Inclusive Line Excite IFI Bike 500i

Single handed & centrally located seat adjustment
Tactile numbering allows users to easily find the correct seat position
Low step-up height to maximise ease of access
Colour contrasted handles
Fully removable seat and extended ramp to allow easy access for wheel chair users

Inclusive Line Excite IFI Run 500i

Cushioned running deck
Countdown and beep to start & finish to aid visually impaired users
Step provides ease of access
Runner detection stops the belt when no user is detected
Dual logos on the running belt surface indicates if the belt is moving