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Piscine communale de Spa

The Spa swimming pool has been extensively renovated and extended as part of the ‘swimming pool plan’. It reopened at the end of 2023 with new changing rooms, a 25-metre pool with 5 lanes, a training pool, a paddling pool and a slide for the children to enjoy !

Every effort has been made to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

The outdoor pool is currently being renovated and should be available again in summer 2025.

The pool is accessible from the town centre via a pedestrian cycle path or by bus (stop in front of the pool).

It has a car park with 2 large spaces reserved for disabled people (9m long), a drop-off point and spaces reserved for school buses.

The new entrance is located in the new extension and is protected by a canopy.

A lift serves the various levels : the changing rooms and pools are located half a level below the entrance level, and the cafeteria half a level above.

The lockers in the changing rooms are operated using €1 coins only.

There is no foot bath ; feet are disinfected by jets (you have to press the button).

The 2 adapted toilets also have a washbasin and a changing table for babies.

Don't hesitate to ask the reception staff to show you around the building and explain how the facilities work !

Strong points

Staff
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

Points of attention

Field of analysis
  • The restaurant has not been analysed.

2 large reserved parking spaces (2.45 x 9.10m) are available approximately 25m from the entrance. 

The reserved parking spaces and the path from them to the entrance have a maximum gradient and gradient of 3%. The access path from the bus stop has a steeper gradient (max. 4%).

A large individual adapted changing room is available, equipped with a seat with grab rails, 3 large lockers and a washbasin. A swimming pool wheelchair is available in the changing room. Don't hesitate to ask reception staff to lock up your personal wheelchair while you swim.

Two communal changing rooms are also equipped with a wider bench (50cm) with a transfer area at the end.

The communal showers are on the same level and have a seat with grab rails.

There is a toilet with a seat.

An adapted toilet is available next to the showers, on the pool side. A second adapted toilet is available next to the cafeteria. Both have grab rails and a washbasin.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The lighting is sufficient.
Home
  • The payment device is easy to use.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Vertical circulation
  • A sufficiently large lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • The lift can be used in autonomy.
Adapted sanitary
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
Changing room
  • There is an adapted locker room with an adapted seat and grab bars.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.

2 large reserved parking spaces (2.45 x 9.10m) are available approximately 25m from the entrance. 

The reserved parking spaces and the path from them to the entrance have a maximum gradient and gradient of 3%. The access path from the bus stop has a steeper gradient (max. 4%). There are benches near the entrance and near the bus stop.

A large individual adapted changing room is available, equipped with a seat with grab rails, 3 large lockers and a washbasin. A swimming pool wheelchair is available in the changing room. 

Two communal changing rooms are also equipped with a wider bench (50cm).

The communal showers are on the same level and have a handrail and a seat with grab rails.

The 2 pools are accessible via a staircase with handrails on both sides. There is also a launching device with seat.

An adapted toilet is available next to the showers on the pool side. A second adapted toilet is available next to the cafeteria. Both have grab rails and a washbasin.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • There are seats along the pathway.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • There are seats along the pathway.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular.
Entrance
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
  • Wheelchairs are available.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
Changing room
  • There is a locker room with a seat and grab bars.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.

The entrance door slides open automatically. The open reception desk is opposite the entrance. 

Don't hesitate to ask the reception staff to show you around, explain how the equipment works and look after your guide dog while you swim !

The stairs to the changing rooms and cafeteria are made safe by pedometer blocks. 

The locker locking system is a traditional €1 coin system.

There is no foot bath ; feet are disinfected by jets (you have to press the button).

The edges of the pools are detectable by foot (grid) and the paddling pool is surrounded by a low wall. The floor is guided by a foot-detectable strip to the ladders and stairs in the shallow end of the 2 pools. The stairs and ladders in the pools are equipped with handrails on both sides.

You can leave your walking stick with the lifeguards. 

It is possible to swim in a separate corridor at certain times when there is less traffic. Make a request by telephone or e-mail.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.
  • The staircases are secured by warning tiles.

The entrance door slides open automatically. The open reception desk is opposite the entrance. 

Don't hesitate to ask the reception staff to show you around, explain how the equipment works and look after your guide dog while you swim !

The stairs to the changing rooms and cafeteria are made safe by pedometer blocks. 

The locker locking system is a traditional €1 coin system.

There is no foot bath ; feet are disinfected by jets (you have to press the button).

The edges of the pools are contrasting and detectable by foot (grid) and the paddling pool is surrounded by a low wall. The floor is guided by a contrasting strip detectable by foot to the ladders and stairs in the shallow end of the 2 pools. The stairs in the pools have contrasting step nosings. The stairs and ladders in the pools have handrails on both sides.

You can leave your walking stick with the lifeguards. 

It is possible to swim in a separate lane at certain times when there is less traffic. Please make a request by telephone or e-mail.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
  • There is contrast.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The path contrasts with its environment.
Entrance
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The lighting is sufficient.
Home
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
  • The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors.
  • The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.

The new entrance to the pool is located in the new extension, under the porch.

The unglazed reception desk is opposite the entrance. Prices and information are displayed at reception (types of swimming costume permitted and prohibited, compulsory cap, etc.). Signage makes it easy to find your way around and all areas are indicated by pictograms. 

Don't hesitate to ask reception staff to show you around and explain how the facilities work. The lockers only work with a €1 coin.

Please note that there is very little GSM coverage in the building and WIFI is only available at reception, in the cafeteria and in the changing rooms. If you have a problem in the swimming pool area, tell the lifeguard that you have a hearing problem and need a connection to the network.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.
Wireless
  • Connecting to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G, is problematic at the location.
  • Wi-Fi is available only in the reception.

The new entrance to the pool is located in the new extension, under the porch.

The unglazed reception desk is opposite the entrance. Prices and information are displayed at reception (types of swimming costume permitted and prohibited, compulsory cap, etc.). Signage makes it easy to find your way around and all areas are indicated by pictograms. 

Don't hesitate to ask reception staff to show you around and explain how the facilities work. The lockers only work with a €1 coin.

Please note that there is very little GSM coverage in the building and WIFI is only available at reception, in the cafeteria and in the changing rooms. If you have a problem in the swimming pool area, tell the lifeguard that you have a hearing problem and need a connection to the network.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

The new entrance to the pool is in the new extension, under the porch. The door is automatic.

The unglazed reception desk is opposite the entrance. Prices and information are displayed at reception (types of swimming costume permitted and prohibited, compulsory cap, etc.). Signage makes it easy to find your way around and all areas are indicated by pictograms. 

Don't hesitate to ask reception staff to show you around and explain how the facilities work. The lockers only work with a €1 coin.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Vertical circulation
  • The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
  • There is an visual announcement in the lift.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is well lit.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
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