Greater Owego Community Pool | Inclusive Rec Database

Located on the Owego Free Academy campus

General Information

* Name/Location of Swimming and Wading Pool

Located on the Owego Free Academy campus

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

cement sidewalk, tile pool deck

Is there a door at the entrance of the facility?

Indicate type of pool:

Swimming

Do all areas for entering/exiting the pool provide space for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Indicate means of access to the pool:

(check all that apply)

Ladder
Lift
Stairs
Sloped entry ramp

If a ladder is provided, how many rungs?

3 rungs

If stairs are provided, how many steps?

5 steps

Is a handrail provided?

Yes

If a lift is provided, can the lift be operated independently by the user without assistance?

Yes

If a lift is provided, is there a weight restriction on the lift?

Yes

Is there an area in the pool where persons who move slowly can swim without interfering with other swimmers?

Yes

Are temperature and other controls able to be operated with a closed fist?

Yes

Is a thermometer measuring water temperature visible from within the pool?

Yes

Are depth markers clearly visible from outside the pool?

Yes

Does the surface immediately around the pool have a detectable warning texture?

(such as an area of raised domes of a contrasting color which is used to mark the location of pool edges)

Yes

Is there equipment available that might benefit a person?

(aqua noodles, kick boards, water wheelchair, etc)

Yes

Is a lifeguard available during all swim times to provide assistance?

Yes

Comments

The facility has 8 lanes, is 25 meters long with a movable bulkhead to accomodate yard competitions. There are 2 one-meter diving boards and one three-meter diving board. The shallow end of the pool has a built in ramp and steps for easy entry. There is also a chair lift for those needing additional assistance into the pool. The deep end is equipped with portable steps for safer entering and exiting of the pool.

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Located on the Owego Free Academy campus

General Information

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Assessment

Located on the Owego Free Academy campus

General Information

Comments

Greater Owego Community Pool
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