Piscine de Blocry à Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

The new swimming pool at the Blocry sports centre opened its doors to the public in September 2024 !

It has a 50x25-metre Olympic-size pool that can be adjusted, with a movable floor and pontoon that allow the pool to be divided in two and its depth to be adjusted.

The facilities have been designed to save energy and reduce the use of chlorine, but also to offer optimal accessibility for all !

Practical information :

Hocaille bus stop approximately 100 metres away. Coach parking on Boulevard de Lauzelle.
Near the entrance, the car park has two parking spaces reserved for disabled people, two family spaces and a drop-off area large enough for minibuses. There are four additional reserved spaces in the car park.
Please note that the car park is often full and parking in the entire neighbourhood is limited to 2 hours with a parking disc.
When you are in the car park, the entrance is on the left side of the building, under the canopy.
The swimming pool is open every day except 25 December and 1 January. At certain times, the swimming pool operates in ‘relaxation’ mode with an inflatable course for children.
You can check the opening hours, relaxation area and other activities via the link https://csblocry.be/piscines/#horaires. This information is also displayed on the board in front of the building entrance.
The pool configuration is variable (25 metres or 50 metres) and you can check the number of lanes available for each time slot via this link.
The lockers are electronic and are locked using a code entered on a touch screen. A wristband can be requested at the cash desk to make it easier to use the lockers. Please do not hesitate to ask for one and to have its operation explained and demonstrated to you.
Assistance dogs are welcome and can wait for their owners in a cage at reception.
There are four large disabled cubicles equipped with seats with grab bars, one of which also has a large changing bench and four pool wheelchairs available. Personal belongings can be locked away in these cubicles.
There are two adapted communal changing rooms, also equipped with seats with grab bars.
The staff have been trained to assist people with special needs. There is always someone on hand to help you in the changing room, locker and shower areas.

My specific needs

Personnes en fauteuil roulant

Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.

Strengths

Car park

Six clearly marked parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, including two right next to the entrance. Sufficiently large, with a hard, level surface.

Entrance

Access via a hard, level surface.
Level entrance with double automatic sliding doors.

Reception

Reception desk with adapted section (height 80 cm).
Mobile payment device with buttons.

Horizontal movement

Level access throughout.
Access control barrier with gates, clear passage of more than 90 cm. Staff can assist you if you have any difficulties.
Door width (clear passage of at least 85 cm) and corridor width (at least 150 cm) sufficient for wheelchair users to move around and manoeuvre.
Door closers with a maximum resistance of 5 kgf.

Changing rooms

Four large individual PRM cubicles with wide doors, equipped with a lift-up seat with grab bars and transfer areas on both sides, allowing for handling and transfer between the two chairs.
Individual PRM cubicle no. 1 also has a changing bench (60x170 cm, 50 cm high) and a locker for storing personal wheelchairs.
The other three PRM cubicles are lockable.
Four pool wheelchairs are available in the cubicles.
Two adapted communal changing rooms are equipped with a lift seat with grab bars and transfer areas on both sides.

Adapted toilets

Adapted toilets are available in the men's and women's toilets at the reception area. The toilet is at a suitable height, with grab bars on both sides and a double transfer area. There is an accessible washbasin in the cubicle.
On the pool side, there is an adapted cubicle with a toilet and shower. The toilet is at a suitable height, with grab bars on both sides and a double transfer area. There is an accessible washbasin in the cubicle.

Showers

Private cubicle with WC, walk-in shower and washbasin. Shower seat with grab rails on both sides and transfer area available.
Communal showers equipped with a shower seat with grab rails on both sides and transfer area available.

Footbath

Footbath without steps, with slopes of less than 5%, equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

Mobile launch device with seat. Staff are trained in its use.

Spectator stands

Large space for wheelchairs.

Points of attention

Horizontal movement

In the barefoot zone, there are drainage channels in the floor creating a 15 mm step. These are black to attract attention. Please do not hesitate to ask the staff for assistance !

Personnes marchant difficilement

Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.

Strengths

Car park

Six clearly marked parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, including two right next to the entrance. Sufficiently large, with a hard, level surface.

Entrance

Access via a hard, level surface.
Benches (without backrests or armrests) in front of the entrance and next to the bus stops on Boulevard de Lauzelle.
Level entrance, double automatic sliding doors.

Reception

Mobile payment device with buttons.
Wristbands available for easy locker locking. Please ask if you need one !

Horizontal movement

Level access throughout.
Access control barrier with gates, clear passage of more than 90 cm. Staff can assist you if you have any difficulties.
Door width (minimum clearance of 85 cm) and corridors wide enough to circulate.
Door closers with a maximum resistance of 5 kgf.
Seating available in all rooms and circulation areas.
Non-slip flooring in wet areas.

Changing rooms

Four large individual PRM cubicles with wide doors and equipped with a lift-up seat with grab bars.
Individual PRM cubicle no. 1 also has a large bench.
Four pool wheelchairs are available in the cubicles.
Two adapted communal changing rooms equipped with a lift-up seat with grab bars.

Lockers

Lockers available in PRM cabin 1. The other 3 PRM cabins are lockable (no need to use the lockers).
Lockers in the corridor leading to the showers: columns of 3 or 4 lockers high, the middle lockers are easy to access (bottom not too low). Easy centralised locking with wristband (ask at reception).

Adapted toilets

Adapted toilets are available in the men's and women's toilets at reception. Toilet at a good height, with grab bars on both sides. Washbasin in the cubicle.
On the pool side, there is an adapted cubicle with toilet and shower. Toilet at a good height, with grab bars on both sides. Washbasin in the cubicle.

Showers

Private cubicle with WC, walk-in shower and washbasin. Shower seat with grab rails on both sides and transfer area available.
Communal showers equipped with a shower seat with grab rails on both sides. Handrail to cross the shower area to the footbath.

Footbath

Footbath without steps, with slopes of less than 5%, equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

Mobile launch device with seat. Staff are trained in its use.
Benches available (without backrests or armrests).

Points of attention

Horizontal movement

In the barefoot area, there are drainage channels in the floor creating a 15 mm step. These are black to attract attention. Be careful not to trip ! Do not hesitate to ask the staff for assistance if necessary.

Lockers

Centralised electronic locking with touch screen. Ask for a wristband for easier use.

Access to the water

The pool is equipped with ladders only. Ask the lifeguards to use the launch device if necessary.

Personnes aveugles

Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.

Strengths

Car park

Six clearly marked parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, including two right next to the entrance.

Entrance

Safe pedestrian access through the car park to the entrance.
Access on hard, level ground.
Entrance hall with double automatic sliding doors.

Reception

Tactile guidance strip to the reception desk.
Reception desk without glass. Quiet environment.
Payment device with raised buttons.
Wristbands available for easy locker locking. Please ask for them and have their use explained and demonstrated to you.
Guide dogs are welcome in a secure cage at the reception desk.
Staff trained in reception and available to show you the facilities and how they work.

Horizontal movement

Flat throughout.
Tactile guidance to the access control barrier with gates, free passage of more than 90 cm. Staff can help you if you have any difficulties.
Easy circulation, no wide circulation spaces.

Lockers

Easy centralised locking with wristband (available at reception).
Large recessed locker numbers + Braille.

Footbath

Tactile guidance on the floor to the footbath from the showers and back from the pool.
Footbath without steps, equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

Lockers available at the footbath exit for storing walking sticks.
Detectable guide strips on the floor leading to the pool ladders.
Detectable pool edges : low wall or grates.
Pool ladders with handrails.

Points of attention

Lockers

Centralised electronic locking system with touch screen. Ask for a wristband for easier use.

Access to the water

Swimming in a separate lane is possible by reservation only, subject to an additional charge for private use of the lane.

Personnes malvoyantes

Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.

Strengths

Car park

Six clearly marked parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, including two directly adjacent to the entrance.

Entrance

Safe pedestrian access across the car park to the entrance.
Access on hard, level ground.
Entrance hall with double automatic sliding doors. Visually secure glass doors.

Reception

Contrasting tactile guidance strip leading to the reception desk.
Reception desk without glass and well lit. Quiet environment.
Payment device with raised buttons.
Wristbands available for easy locking of lockers. Please ask for them and have their use explained and demonstrated to you.
Guide dogs are welcome in a secure cage at the reception desk.
Staff are trained in customer service and available to show you the facilities and how they work.

Horizontal movement

Tactile guidance to the access control barrier with gates, free passage of more than 90 cm. Staff can assist you if you have any difficulties.
Easy circulation. Well-contrasted signage.
Use of contrasts to facilitate orientation and movement.
Visually secure glazing.

Lockers

Easy centralised locking with wristband (available on request at reception).
Large, contrasting, recessed locker numbers.

Footbath

Contrasting tactile guidance on the floor to the footbath from the showers and back from the pool.
Footbath with no step, equipped with handrails on both sides.

Access to the water

Lockers available at the footbath exit to store walking sticks.
Contrasting, detectable guide strips on the floor leading to the pool ladders.
Detectable pool edges : low wall or contrasting grates.
Pool ladders with handrails.

Points of attention

Entrance

Sign is not very visible.
Entrance is difficult to identify. It is located on the left side of the building, under the awning.

Lockers

Centralised electronic locking system with touch screen. Ask for a wristband for easier use.

Access to the water

Swimming in a separate lane is possible by reservation only, subject to an additional charge for private use of the lane.

Validity: From 17 September 2025 on 17 September 2028

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Dernière mise à jour effectuée le 17 September 2025 - 07:35