The Espoonlahti swimming pool is a true paradise for fitness swimmers and aquajoggers.
The Espoonlahti swimming pool is the main centre for water sports in Espoo, ideal for international swimming and water polo competitions and events. There are seats for 400 spectators. The swimming pool was built in 1983 and is a true paradise for fitness swimmers and aquajoggers.
Visitors can also attend virtual Hydrohex aqua fitness classes, which are included in the swimming pool entrance fee. Note! Due to a defect in the lifting base of the swimming pool, the bottom of the pool has been left in the lower position. The pool depth is about 2-2.2m when the bottom is in the lower position. For this reason, Hydrohex aqua fitness classes are also currently deep water classes.
On the same premises, there is also a gym, a strength training facility, a café, physiotherapy services, a hair salon and a meeting room for about 15 people. You can book the meeting room through the city's resource booking system.
All the facilities are accessible.
Pool information:
Large pool: 50 m, 8 lanes, a two-part bridge divider, depth 1.2-2.6 m, water temperature 27 °C.
Children's pool: 10 x 20 m, depth 0-0.8 m, water temperature 28 °C.
Note! Due to a defect in the lifting base of the swimming pool, the bottom of the pool has been left in the lower position. The pool depth is about 2-2.2m when the bottom is in the lower position. For this reason, Hydrohex aqua fitness classes are also currently deep water classes.
The 9 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
In the facility
The sports facilities are located on floor -1.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift cannot be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The service point has directions to the different facilities.
The facility has a toilet marked as accessible on the entrance floor. The requirements for accessibility are not met, as the toilet does not have sufficient room for a wheelchair.
The customer service/cashier's desk is located on the same floor as the entrance.
The customer service/cashier's desk can be found easily. The desk is accessible to customers standing only.
At the customer service/cashier's desk, you can borrow a wheelchair, shower wheelchair, rollator walker.
Dressing room, shower room and sauna
The dressing rooms are located on the same floor as the sports facilities.
The facility does not have an accessible dressing room. The men's/women's dressing rooms must be used instead. The door of the dressing room opens easily manually.
The dressing room has sufficient room for a wheelchair and assistant. Good illumination and clear contrasts facilitate spatial perception. The numbering of the lockers is clearly legible.
The shower room is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door of the shower room opens easily manually.
The shower room has a more spacious and accessible showering spot with a seat as well as a support railing.
The sauna is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door opens easily manually.
The sauna has room for one wheelchair. It is possible to move onto the lowest bench from the wheelchair. The upper benches can be accessed through easily navigable stepswith handrails.
Sports facilities
Room is available next to the pools for storing aids during swimming.
The large/deep pool features accessible entry via a gently-sloping ramp. The ramp has handrails on both sides.
The teaching pool does not feature accessible entry (steep steps or a pool ladder).
Seating area
The sports facility features a spectators' seating area which has stairs and the steps have contrast markings. The seats have been highlighted from their surroundings with contrast. The seating area has outlets for using and charging electrical aid equipment.
The seating area features 10 accessible spots suitable for a wheelchair, which are located in the back row. The accessible spots provide an unobstructed view of the event.
There is sufficient room by the accessible spots for wheelchairs to pass each other.
