Accessibility

Girl in a wheelchair being wheeled into the pool

Need help accessing one of our facilities?

We are committed to improving accessibility in our facilities. The chart below outlines some of the key accessibility features of our recreation facilities.

For more details or general accessibility questions, email access.services@nvrc.ca

For facility or program-specific accessibility questions, please contact the facility directly.

Accessibility Plan | 2023-2026

We're working with the District of North Vancouver and the North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (ACDI) to identify, remove and prevent different types of barriers for people with disabilities. View the District’s Accessibility Plan, which outlines accessibility goals for the coming years and the approaches that will be taken to achieve them.

Facility

Accessibility features

Centennial Theatre
2300 Lonsdale Avenue
604-984-4484
  • 8 wheelchair accessible spaces – please contact the theatre ahead of time to reserve a spot 
  • 4 rows of seats that can be removed for additional wheelchair access – please contact the theatre to arrange in advance.
  • Elevator access to lower level theatre seats
  • Accessible washroom cubicles
  • Universal washroom designation on select washrooms
  • Hearing aid supported audio system – please contact the theatre to confirm device compatibility

Due to extensive construction in the neighbourhood, parking is limited.  Please click here to learn more about parking considerations. 
 

Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
851 West Queens Road
604-983-6530
  • Accessible parking stalls in the underground parking near the elevators.
  • Elevator access to all floors.
  • Several accessible change rooms and showers including universal change rooms. One lift equipped change room with an adult-sized change table and slings available for loan.
  • Aquatic wheelchair lift for the main pool. Walk-in entry for the leisure pool. Aquatic wheelchairs available. 
  • Hydro-Fit Wet Vests and neck noodles available for loan.
  • The main entrance is wheelchair accessible with a 15-minute drop-off zone on the south side of Queens Road.
  • Wheelchair accessible washrooms.
  • Wheelchair accessible counters and sinks in the Pottery Studio and Art Studio
  • Braille labels on room name signs.
  • Audio enhancement technology for the hearing impaired in the multi-purpose/seniors space.
  • Accessible fitness centre layout
  • A variety of accessible fitness equipment choices, including:  equalizer strength multi-station, Saratoga Cycle, Concept 2 SkiErg and Concept 2 Rowing Erg, 
    and A.P.T Trainer.  To learn more about accessible fitness centre equipment and options, please contact 604-983-6537
  • Music free fitness centre time from 1-3pm daily.
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
123 East 23rd Street
604-983-6403
  • Accessible washroom and changeroom cubicles
  • Elevator 
  • Accessible access to the fitness centres. For equipment specific information, please call 604-983-6406
John Braithwaite Community Centre
145 West 1st Street
604-983-6471
  • Loading zone and ramped sidewalk
  • Accessible washroom and change room cubicles 
  • 4 rooms equipped with assisted hearing loops & receivers for people who have an appropriate hearing aid, plus 4 receivers for people without a hearing aid
  • Wheelchair accessible gymnasium & art studio
  • Elevator to all floors with Braille signage and voice enunciator
  • Accessible access to the fitness centre. For equipment specific information, please contact 604-983-6475
Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre
2300 Kirkstone Road
604-983-6550
  • Accessible washroom and changeroom cubicles
  • 2 wheelchair accessible family changerooms
  • Accessible weight room
  • Aquatic wheelchairs and a water walker available for in-pool use
  • Personal transfer lift for transfer from chair to chair or for transfer use in the family changeroom
  • Therapy pool with wheelchair ramp kept at body temperature
  • Gradual depth entry into main pool
  • Main pool kept at warmer temperature
  • Wheelchair accessible arena and ice surface
Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre
1733 Lions Gate Lane
604-983-7650
  • Elevator access from the underground parking to the main and second floors
  • Accessible washrooms and change room
  • Portable hearing loops
  • Braille for room and way finding
Memorial Community Recreation Centre
125 E 23rd Street
604-983-6403

As an older building, Memorial Community Recreation Centre has limited accessibility. We look forward to the opening of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre which will amalgamate spaces from Memorial building, providing an accessible experience for all.

To learn more about the accessibility of Memorial Community Centre spaces, please contact: 
For rentals: recrentals@nvrc.ca
For NVRC programs and events: access.services@nvrc.ca 

Mickey McDougall Community Recreation Centre
240 E 23rd Street
604-983-6403

As an older building, Mickey McDougall Community Centre has some accessibility considerations. We look forward to the opening of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, which will amalgamate Mickey McDougall spaces, providing an accessible experience for all.

To learn more about the accessibility of Mickey McDougall Community Centre spaces, please contact: 
For rentals: recrentals@nvrc.ca
For NVRC programs and events: access.services@nvrc.ca 
 

North Vancouver Tennis Centre
280 Lloyd Avenue
604-983-6483
  • Accessible washroom / changeroom
  • All courts wheelchair accessible
  • Certified wheelchair tennis coaches
  • Accessible viewing area
Parkgate Community Centre 
3625 Banff Court
604-983-6350
  • Wheelchair accessible weight room
  • Accessible access to the fitness centre. For equipment specific information, please call 604-983-6355
  • Audio Frequency Induction Loop System (AFILS) for hearing assistance
  • Elevator to all floors with Braille signage
Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
931 Lytton Street
604-983-6500
  • Accessible washroom / changeroom
  • Water wheelchair available for access to steam room and dry sauna
  • Pool lift for water access (must have trunk control)
  • For fitness centre accessibility enquiries, please contact 604-983-6522