Richmond Fitness World

7011 Elmbridge Way, Richmond, BC
Phone 604 278 3831

At a glance...

• Accessible Parking
• 1 Stall
• Partially Accessible Washrooms
• Door knob and knobs on sink
• Raised Toilet, Grab Bars, Spacious Room
• Wheelchair Access on Main Floor
• Some tight areas but access is available to most spots

Our take...

If working out is the plan, then Richmond Fitness World just may be the place to go.  The facility is relatively wheelchair accessible depending on mobility levels.  Rick Hansen is known to work out here from time to time.  Located on Elmbridge Way, Fitness World offers a large variety of equipment and programs and is open to the public seven days a week.  Staff is eager to accommodate persons looking to get fit and to stay fit.

Upon suggestions regarding parking access, management has created a new handicap parking spot that is much more accessible than the previous one.  It is attitudes like these that will hopefully be an encouraging factor for disabled persons to choose Fitness World Richmond as their gym.

Although the facilities may work for some disabled persons, it is not going to be for everyone.  There is not a power door at the front entrance, but the lever handled swing door offers minimal resistance.  Once inside, guests will find a comfortable setting for working out.  The many windows provide plenty of natural light.  There is strong colour contrast between the floors and walls and most signage is written in larger fonts.  For persons in chairs, the main level is the only floor that has access, but it does still offer a vast collection of machinery and weights.  The second floor is accessible by stairs only, but for those who may have visual challenges there are tactile and visual warnings and handrailings.  There is a single occupant washroom that is partially accessible.  The toilet is fairly low, but there is a grab bar.  The sink has some clearance, but the faucet has knobs instead of levered handles.  The entrance to the washroom also has a door knob, rather than a lever. The mirror is low and the room is quite spacious, making it a comfortable place to get changed for persons who cannot access the second floor changing rooms.  The secondary washroom is quite small and likely only accessible by persons in smaller manual chairs, or those who do not use wheel chairs.

Richmond Fitness World has a variety of programs and offers for members and non-members alike.  If you are disabled and looking for a gym, it would be best to drop in and visit Fitness World to see if will work for you.  To learn more about Richmond Fitness World either call (604) 278-3931, drop in or visit them online at www.fitnessworld.ca.