Financial Access
The City of Maple Ridge believes that all residents should have access to community recreation (and sport), regardless of cost and/or financial barriers. The Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture department offers the following financial subsidies located in the tabs below.
Access Pass – Financial Assistance (Previously known as the Participation Program)
The City of Maple Ridge, strives to make Parks, Recreation & Culture services affordable for all residents. The Access Pass, a Financial Assistance program, is available to residents of the City of Maple Ridge, and offers reduced admission and program fees. Eligible residents will receive:
- 75% off admissions (including drop-in rates, 10 and 20 passes and 1 and 3 month memberships)
- 50% off 4 registered programs per year to a maximum of $50 per program.
You may qualify for the Access Pass if:
- You are a City of Maple Ridge resident (or)
- You are a refugee who has settled within the City of Maple Ridge (or)
- You are a First Nation member belonging to Katzie First Nation, and/or Kwantlen First Nation.
- And your family’s combined total income from line 150 of your Notice of Assessment(s) is less than the amount allowed for your family size – see the Family Size & Income Table below to learn your total income maximum number.
- And you have all required documents.
Family Size & Income Table
Statistics Canada, 2018 - Before Tax Low Income Cut-offs (based on a community size of 30,000-99,000)
Statistics Canada, 2018 - Before Tax Low Income Cut-offs (based on a community size of 30,000-99,000)
Family Size | Income |
---|---|
1 | $22,186 |
2 | $27,619 |
3 | $33,953 |
4 | $41,225 |
5 | $46,757 |
6 | $52,754 |
7+ | $58,712 |
- Family is defined as one primary applicant and/or their legally married or common-law partner, and their legal dependents.
- Family income is the total income, line 150 of Notice of Assessment(s) for all family members contributing to the household.
Income includes taxable and non-taxable income including, child support, long term disability, workers compensation, foreign investments and income and benefits or pension.
It does not include child tax benefits or universal child tax credits.
Please Note: If you do not meet the outlined criteria but would like to request a review of your family income and/or circumstance, please submit your application, and supporting documents, along with an explanation for the consideration. A coordinator and/or manager will contact you within 1 to 2 weeks. Special consideration is made on a case by case basis.
How to Apply for the Access Pass
Step 1: Complete the Application Form (3 Options)
Option 1 - Online Application Form & Online Submission
- Please complete all relevant and required fields within the Online Application Form
- Prior to uploading your required document, please rename these documents with your last name.
Required Documents include one of each of the following:
- Address related bill (Hydro, Gas, Internet, cable, landline, cell phone, Lease Agreement/ Residential Tenancy Agreement) – Please note: PO Box addresses are not accepted.
- Notice of Assessment for each person contributing to the household. - Once the upload of the required documents is complete, return to the application form by using the tabs at the top of your browser.
- Please review your application form to ensure it is complete and accurate
- Press Submit
Option 2 - Print Application Form & In-Person Submission
To complete a paper application:
- Print this paper application form. Alternatively, you can email registration@mapleridge.ca or call 604-467-7422 to schedule an appointment to pick up a printed application at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.
- Complete all relevant and required fields with the application.
- Attach a copy of the required documents.
- Return your completed application and documents to the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre at 11925 Haney Place (appointment is required please call 604-467-7422).
- Staff will ensure that all documents received are complete
Option 3 - 3rd Party Adjudication (Partnership) Application
If you are receiving support through a 3rd party government and/or community agency:
- Complete the Primary Applicant & Partner/Dependent(s) section on either the Online Application Form or Printed Application Form
- Provide a copy of the Eligibility letter from an approved adjudicator. (An adjudicator can be one of the following: community organization, family support services, a professional in social work or family services, Immigration services, financial case worker, a school principle, and/or counsellor.)
Please note: Applications requiring additional screening can take up to 10 days.
Step 2: Your New Access Pass
What will you receive?
75% off admissions (including drop in rates, 10 and 20 passes and 1 and 3 month memberships) – 50% off 4 registered programs per year to a maximum of $50 per program.
Using your Access Pass
- You will receive a photo ID card once our centre fully reopens to the public. In the meantime, please let our Customer Experience staff know you have an Access Pass and supply your phone number to apply your Access Pass discounts when registering over the phone (604-467-7422).
- If you register using online registration, your Access Pass discounts will automatically apply to registered programs or membership passes. To access your online registration account for the first time, please call 604-467-7422 for your personalized account link. Alternatively, visit our online registration page to register.
- For registered drop-in time slots for the Fitness Centre, Group Fitness, Spin, Gymnasium or Pool, you will need to call 604 467-7422 for the discount to apply.
Low Cost Admissions:
Maple Ridge, Parks, Recreation and Culture offers a variety of low cost activities for everyone! Please call 604-467-7422 for more information.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a national charitable program that helps kids ages 4 to 18 participate in organized sports and recreation. For more detailed information, funding criteria and applications please visit Canadian Tire Jumpstart.
KidSport BC
KidSport BC is a community based funding program that provides grants up to a maximum of $400 to help with the cost of registration fees for children under the age of 18 to participate in community sports. Applications are on the KidSport website. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Leisure Centre. For more information email KidSport.