East Thomas Park and Community Pool

208 Bankhead Hwy W, Birmingham, AL 35204, USA

205-251-1964

Directions

www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/pools

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

A community pool and a park featuring a softball infield, a playground, outdoor basketball court, and walking/running/biking trail.

Pool is open June 1-August 7. Swim lessons are offered from 10AM-12PM

Last updated : Jul 8 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-251-1964
Website:	www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/pools
Facebook:	www.facebook.com/BirminghamParkAndRecreationBoard
Hours:	12:00pm__6:00pm\|\|NULL__NULL\|\|12:00pm__6:00pm\|\|12:00pm__6:00pm\|\|12:00pm__6:00pm\|\|12:00pm__6:00pm\|\|12:00pm__6:00pm
LinkedIn:	www.linkedin.com/company/birmingham-parks-&-recreation
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Credibility:

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Driving to the Site

The parking lot has the following features :

* Accessible spaces designated with International Symbol of Accessibility on an upright sign /60 inch min/
* Access aisles /3 feet min/ adjacent to accessible parking spaces leading to entrance or entrance path
* Designated van accessible parking spaces
* Slope of accessible spaces does not exceed approximately 1:50 /1 degree/ in all directions

The sidewalk/paved path connecting the building entrance to the parking lot has the following features :

* At least 3 feet wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse
* Surface smooth and firm

The curb cuts have the following characteristics :

* N/A no curb cuts/no sidewalk or paved path

Getting into the Building

The entrance doorways have the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 inch/

The facility entrance has the following features : (Note: Assess the separate accessible entrance if there is no access at the main entrance)

* Minimal force required to open door /less than or equal to 5lbs/

The stairs at the main entrance have the following features :

* N/A no stairs at the main entrance

Information

Promotional materials for physical activity or nutrition education programs are offered in the following formats :

* Staff member available to interpret materials

The front desk that can be reached by someone in a wheelchair (34”):

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

* N/A no programs or personnel

The staff has previously worked with the following populations of disability (please list):

Enter Text Below

The facility has staff trained in the rules and training techniques for the following adapted activities (please list):

Not Specified

Restroom

The restroom entrance has the following features : (Note: Sometimes restroom and locker room entrance may be the same)

* Open corridor entrance /no door/

The bathroom stall has the following features :

* Door handles and latches that can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist
* Grab bars
* Wheelchair accessible toilets /17 to 19 inches above the finished floor/

The restroom has the following features :

* Wheelchair accessible sinks /less than 34 inches from the top of the sink to the ground/
* Accessible faucet handles

The restroom doorway has the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 of an inch/

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

Not Specified

At least one shower has the following features :

* None of the above

Navigating Around the Site

For any kind of level change to get to the activity area, such as going to another floor, the following are present :

* None of the above

The signage for navigating around the site has the following features :

* N/A no signage available

Pools

The pool has the following features :

* Flotation devices
* A slip-resistant path around the pool
* Clear path around the pool

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

* None of the above

Sports Fields

There at least one adapted sports field, such as a paved baseball field:

Not Specified

Multi-Use Paths

The multi-use trail has the following features :

* Firm and smooth surface
* At least 3 ft. wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that may be difficult to traverse
* Navigational aids such as pictograms

General

Additional aspects of the site that may provide a barrier for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of barriers to participation):

Not Specified

Additional aspects of the site that may provide support for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of supportive elements to participation):

Not Specified

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* None of the above

The staff is trained to teach different swimming strokes based on various disabilities:

The facility offers the following options for swimming instruction :

* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, swimming is:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Basketball

Basketball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for basketball :

* None of the above

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, basketball is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Softball

Softball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for softball :

* None of the above

The facility offers wheelchair softball:

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair softball: :

* None of the above

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, softball is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Biking

Biking is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for biking :

* None of the above

Biking offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, biking is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Cycling

Cycling is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for cycling :

* None of the above

Cycling offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, cycling is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

Please list any questions, comments, or concerns that you feel were not covered in the above survey questions.

Swimming lessons are offered at 10 am. Hours listed are for the pool. The park hours are from 6AM to 10 PM.

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Yes

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Parking

Paths

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Sinks

Free Resource

Free Activities

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East Thomas Park and Community Pool

Description

Additional Data

Show/Hide Detailed Accessibility Information

Driving to the Site

Getting into the Building

Information

Programs and Personnel

Restroom

Locker Room/Showers

Navigating Around the Site

Pools

Playgrounds

Sports Fields

Multi-Use Paths

General

Swimming

Basketball

Softball

Biking

Cycling

Questions/Comments

Cost Information

Accessible features:

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