Martinlaakso Swimming Hall

The route to the main entrance

• The accessible parking space is located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking space is at least 3.6 m.
• The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
• The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
• The passage has 2 consecutive steps with handrails on one side.
• The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.

The main entrance

• The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
• The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens easily manually.
• The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.

In the facility

• The entrance, sports facilities and dressing rooms are located on the same floor.
• The service point has directions to the different facilities.
• The customer service/cashier's desk can be found easily. The desk is accessible to customers standing only.

Dressing room, shower room and sauna

• The facility does not have an accessible dressing room. The men's/women's dressing rooms must be used instead. The door of the dressing room opens easily manually and the doorway has a high threshold.
• The dressing room has sufficient room for a wheelchair and assistant. Good illumination and clear contrasts facilitate spatial perception. The numbering of the lockers is clearly legible.
• The shower room is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door of the shower room opens easily manually.
• The shower room has a more spacious and accessible showering spot with a seat and armrest.
• The sauna is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door opens easily manually.
• The sauna has room for one wheelchair.

Sports facilities

• The large/deep pool features accessible entry via gently-sloping steps. The steps have handrails on both sides.
• The children's pool features accessible entry via gently-sloping steps or a ramp. The steps and ramp have handrails on both sides.
• A separate teaching pool is not available. Teaching is provided in the children's pool.
• An accessible toilet is available in the pool area.