The Physical Recreation Centre and University Gymnasium

The Physical Recreation Centre is a popular spot for Carleton students who are keen on staying in shape, and for residents in neighbouring communities as well. It offers a wide range of fitness and recreation programs, an Olympic-size pool, squash courts, weight training, saunas, double gymnasium, and a new Fieldhouse featuring a running track and playing fields. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts and playing fields. Visit the Athletics Web site for complete details about all of the Programs and Facilities that are offered at Carleton.

Campus Accessibility Guide listing for the University Gymnasium (GY)

Designated parking
Available in Lot 3 (four spaces) and in Visitor Parking Lot 5 (five spaces and five more for patients/clients of the Sports Medicine Clinic with authorization from the parking attendant).

Exterior Entrance
Main entrance to the Physical Recreation Centre is inaccessible; must use nearby tunnel entrance. The main entrance to the gymnasium is accessable.

Tunnel Access
Accessible to the first level of the Physical Recreation Centre.

Carleton University's new Fieldhouse, opened February 7, 2003.

Elevators
One accessible elevator in the Centre serving all three levels. The gymnasium has no elevator but can be accessed via catwalk from the second level of the Centre.

Washrooms
Washroom in the male (first level) and female (second level) change rooms in the Centre are accessible to wheelchair users. Washroom on level 1 of the gymnasium are not accessible.

Telephones
Accessible on the first and second levels of the Centre and on the first level of the gymnasium building.

Lecture/Classroom Areas
Not applicable.

Study Areas
Not applicable.

Proximity to Lounges/Refreshments
Levels 1 to 3 of the Physical Recreation Centre have accessible lounges off the main corridor. Fitstop cafeteria/lounge on the first level is accessible.

Existing/Remaining Obstacles
Inaccessible main entrance to the Physical Recreation Centre.

Remarks/Hints
Because of stairs in male change area, access to pool for men is through the lifeguards' quarters on the second level. Pool accessible from female change area. Pool observation deck accessible by elevator to level 3. Generally, the Physical Recreation Centre is accessible; gymnasium from catwalk on level 2.

Compiled by the Paul Menton Centre for Persons with Disabilities.

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