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Brixton Recreation Centre

27 Brixton Station Road, Brixton, SW9 8QQ

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a recreation centre hosting a variety of sporting and leisure activities.
    • Services and facilities available in the venue include: a family leisure zone, crèche, bowling alley, café, squash courts, multi-sports simulator, karaoke rooms, swimming pools, gym, sauna, steam room, studios, sports hall, climbing wall, conference suite, changing rooms and toilets.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the pin loaded weights area in the gym, the swimming pool viewing area and some areas of the café.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: the bowling alley and the swimming pool changing area.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, narrow openings, bollards, pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • Levels 1 - 6 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • There is also an escalator that provides access from level 3 to level 4 only.
    • Whilst the entrance is stepped access only, you can ring the bell at the steps for a member of staff to come and assist you into the building. For more information please click here .
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and a shower chair.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on level 1 in the café, in the changing areas on level 4, and in the gym on level 5.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 1, in the male and female changing areas on level 4 and in the gym on level 5.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located in the changing areas on level 4.
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the changing areas on level 4.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the changing areas on level 4.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing areas on level 4.

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Entrance (Main - Level 3)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the recreation centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 28 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 128cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 89cm.
    • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the pin-loaded weights area in the gym, the swimming pool viewing area and some areas of the café.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: the bowling alley and the swimming pool changing area.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, narrow openings, pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and round to the left after entering.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 1 - 6 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 111cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left after reception.
  • Levels 1 - 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Eating and Drinking (Level 1 - Brixton Recreation Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located on level 1.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow openings.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is stepped access to the counter if approaching from the seating area.
    • There is open plan access.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right side of the level 1 area, after exiting the lift.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Dry Side - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1, to the far side of the café.
    • The distance from the lift is 28m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 225cm (width) x 165cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Area (Level 4 - Wet Side - Family Change)

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located on level 4, to the right after exiting the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the changing area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 130cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a changing facility with adaptations, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located in the family change changing area on level 4.
    • The distance from the changing area entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 240cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 150cm from the floor.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 36cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Pools (Level 4)

  • Pool 1 View
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the viewing area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: a seated viewing balcony (with stepped access).
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
    • Alternatively, access into the water is via 5 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a hydraulic hoist.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

Gym (Level 5)

  • The gym is located on level 5, to the right after exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • The entrance surveyed is the entrance to the main gym on level 5.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, narrow openings, pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
  • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are many individual staircases throughout the pin-loaded weights area in the main gym, as this gym area is of a tiered setup. These cannot be overcome.
  • There is also stepped access to the overspill area on level 6, though this area can also be accessed step-free by taking the main lift to level 6, and exiting to the right.
  • The overspill gym area on level 4 is also accessed by its own entrance, which has step-free level access.