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Affordable Recreation
The strength of a community can often be measured by the
health and wellness of the members with in it.
The City of Chilliwack believes that, within reason, its citizens’ financial
circumstances should not present a barrier for them to access leisure activities
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Leisure Access Pass
Residents living within the City of Chilliwack who have limited financial resources, are
encouraged to apply for a Leisure Access Pass. This pass will allow the holder a price-
reduced entry into the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre or any
City run public program offered at Prospera Centre or Twin Rinks.
Applications are available at the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department at Chilliwack
City Hall, the Cheam Leisure Centre, the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre or online at
Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps
kids aged 4-18participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey,
dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self-esteem
and confidence. Hundreds of children are helped locally through the Jumpstart
program. For more information contact the Chilliwack Family YMCA or download and
application at
Grade 5 Get Active Facility Pass
With the primary purpose of increasing participation and fitness levels of Grade five
students, the Chilliwack Active Communities Committee is pleased to provide the Grade
5 Get Active Facility Pass program. In partnership with the City of Chilliwack Parks,
Recreation & Culture, Leisure Recreation Group, the Chilliwack Family YMCA and the
Chilliwack School District this pass is made available to all grade five public, home or
private schooled students in Chilliwack. The facility pas provides free admission to
public swims, skates and selected drop-in sports from September 1, 2011 to August 31,
2012. Get you pass, GET ACTIVE! For more information on receiving your free photo ID
contact the Chilliwack Parks, Recreation & Culture department at 604-793-2904.
KidSport™
Kidsport™ provides support to children to remove financial obstacles that prevent
them from playing organized sport. The mission statement of Kidsport™ Canada states
“We believe that no kids should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the
opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports” . Applications for
Kidsport™ can be obtained at the Chilliwack Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
or online at