Accessibility Inclusion

If a camper requires support to participate in recreation activities, a caregiver or volunteer is admitted to the program at no charge. Arrangements for one on one support staff is based on individual application and availability of screened and trained inclusion staff/volunteers.

Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a child or adult with special needs? If so, contact 905-476-4301 or eleisure@georgina.ca. All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and interview.

Through the support of the Georgina Accessibility Advisor Committee, the Recreation Services Division has installed specialized equipment to increase the service level for patrons of all abilities to experience the zipline.

The Arm 

The Arm is designed to assist individuals who can bare weight and require assistance in accessing the top of the zipline platform. Participants will be elevated to the zipline platform and set up to enjoy the experience of the zipline. To exit the zipline, stairs or lowering assistance will be available.

Reverse zipline

Reverse zipline is designed for individuals who cannot bare weight. The experience can take individuals from an assisted device up to the zipline cable where the staff and participants will then pull the individual backwards up the zipline and release when the participant is ready.

An accessible swing was installed at the ROC playground in June of 2021. Called the Freedom Glider, the swing was made possible with the help of a donation from Peaceful Hearts Georgina Foundation. The ROC was chosen for its central location and accessible amenities such as parking, washrooms and the splash pad. The ROC also has accessible parking.

The Julia Munro Park is located on Timberbank Square within the Lakeside Meadows subdivision in Sutton. The park has a few accessibility features including:

• Accessible gravel pedestrian trail
• Permanent fully accessible washroom
• Accessible playground equipment
• Accessible parking spots

The improvements at De La Salle Park included the following:

• Accessible trails to connect parking with the playground, washrooms, pay/display machine, foot wash/shower station and other existing park facilities, including the Lake Drive pedestrian crossing
• Accessible foot wash/shower station
• Ramp to permit accessibility to the De La Salle beachfront from Lake Drive, including viewing platforms, stairs and landings
• Washroom upgrades, including accessible fixtures, stalls, doors, lighting, change tables and decking

Mobi-mat

Accessible, seasonal Mobi-mat – a portable, hard-surface, roll-out mat, 6.5-feet wide and made of recycled plastic bottles. It provides accessibility from the bottom of the ramp to the water’s edge for bathers (including those requiring wheelchairs and similar aids)

Mobi-chair

Accessible Mobi-chair – Mobi-chair is a high quality, floating beach wheelchair that provides a seamless transition from boardwalk-to-beach-to water. Wheelchair users, children and adults with special needs can benefit from the convenience, portability and comfort of the Mobi-chair.

To use the Mobi-chair at De La Salle Park, you must register online.

The Georgina Leisure Pool offers the following accessibility features

• Accessible parking spaces
• Power operated entrance doors and change room doors
• Aquatic lift (Hoyer Lift) with access to the therapy pool
• Accessible change room and change stalls
• Grab bars in change rooms and showers, and shower with seat 
• Water wheelchairs