Hoover Recreational Center

600 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL, United States

205-444-7777

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www.hooveral.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

If you are interested in getting more fit or looking for ways to enhance your current fitness level, our staff at the Hoover Recreation Center can help you find the best program to fit your needs.
Group Fitness
Our group fitness department offers a variety of classes to fit all of your fitness needs. We offer 57 classes a week including cycle, cardio, power yoga sculpt, yoga, Pilates, water fitness, senior exercise, Zumba and sculpting classes. Seasonal schedules are available at the Hoover Recreation Center.
Personal Training
The Hoover Recreation Center has seven certified personal trainers to provide the motivation, education, guidance, and individual instruction required to achieve your personal fitness goals. Our trainers will design a tailored exercise program for each individual that reflect the client’s objectives, fitness level, and experience.

Last updated : Apr 30 2015

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Phone:	205-444-7777
Website:	http://www.hooveral.org/index.aspx?NID=681
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoover-Rec/158630767499063
Hours:	1:00pm__6:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|8:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	https://mobile.twitter.com/HooverAL_Parks
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/hoover-recreation-center-hoover
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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 :

* Slope is not too steep /less than 5 degrees/
* Free of breaks in the surface

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/
* Door handles operable with a closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

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 :

* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* 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 :

* Staff trained to work with people with disabilities and other populations with chronic conditions
* Contact person for accessibility accommodations
* At least some inclusive programs designed for people with disabilities
* At least some segregated programs designed for people with disabilities

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)

* Minimal force /less than or equal to 5lbs/
* Door handles can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

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
* Enough space for mobility device /stall is 60 inches wide by either 56 inches deep for wall mounted toilet or 59 inches deep for floor mounted/
* 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/

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 :

* Path with clear width of at least 3 feet between lockers and benches
* Lockers in which the distance from the middle of the locker door handles to the floor is 2 feet or less
* Door handles/latches/lockers can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

At least one shower has the following features :

* Grab bars on the walls
* A stable seat/shower bench
* Threshold of roll-in shower is level with the floor /within 1/4 of an inch/
* Handheld spray hose

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 :

* Elevator

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

* High-contrast lettering
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Braille

Physical Activity Areas

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that are at least 3 ft. wide:

All

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that are free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse:

All

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that have a surface that is stable, firm, and slip resistant:

All

The spaces within the physical activity areas that can be accessed by someone in a mobility device (with regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers):

All

The facility has staff that are CIFT (Certified Inclusion Fitness Trainer) certified:

Exercise Equipment

Adapted aerobic equipment, such as a recumbent bike or arm ergometer is available:

Yes

Adapted strength equipment is available (e.g. equipment with removable seat to provide roll-in access to the machine):

The facility offers an accessible lifting bench (wider than most):

Pools

The pool has the following features :

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

Sports Fields

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

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

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weightlifting :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following options for weightlifting instruction :

* Group instruction
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Weight Training

Weight training is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weight training :

The facility offers the following options for weight training instruction :

* Group instruction
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Personal Training

Personal training is offered:

Indoors

Trainers are qualified to work with people with disabilities: examples of certifications include (but are not limited to) Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) or Adapted Paddling Certification

The following adaptations are available for personal training :

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Yoga

Yoga is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for yoga :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the yoga class :

* Options for wheelchair users to get out of their chair to participate
* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Pilates

Pilates is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for Pilates :

The following adaptations are available for the Pilates class :

* Options for wheelchair users to get out of their chair to participate
* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Aerobics

Aerobics is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for aerobics :

The following adaptations are available for the aerobics class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Dance

Dance is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for dance :

The following adaptations are available for the dance class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Chair Exercise

Chair exercise is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for chair exercise :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the chair exercise class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Spinning

Spinning is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for spinning :

The following adaptations are available for the spin class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Karate

Karate is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for karate :

* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment

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

Yes

The facility offers the following options for swimming instruction :

* Group instruction
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Water Aerobics/Exercise

Water aerobics/exercise is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for water aerobics/exercise :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment

The following disability specific classes are offered for water aerobics/exercise at the facility:

Not Specified

During group water aerobics/exercise, the instructor demonstrates in the following manner:

Both

The facility offers the following options for water aerobics/exercise instruction :

* Group instruction

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, water aerobics/exercise is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Basketball

Basketball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for basketball :

* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* Ability to lower rim

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

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

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Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Parking

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Stall

Level Change

Signage

In the PA Venue Path

Locker Room/Shower

Shower Stall

Equipment

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