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Leisure Access Card Program (LAC)

The Vancouver Park Board’s Leisure Access Card program is for Vancouver residents who are in financial need.Our LAC program is for basic recreation programs and services.

How do you qualify?

• You must be a resident of Vancouver (Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be able to provide proof of residency);
• and you must be within the Low Income Cut off amounts in the chart below:

Family Income: A minimum $5000 income claim required for program eligibility
Family Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Family Income	$22,229	$27,674	$34,022	$41,307	$46,850	$52,838	$58,827
Source: 2010 National Council of Welfare Low income figures. (for each additional person after 7 add $5,989)

How do you apply?

There are two ways that you and your family can apply:
FASTRACK:
OPTION 1

• If you are on BC Benefits Income Assistance from the Ministry of Human Resources, you can obtain an application form stamped by your Financial Worker and take it to the nearest community centre or pool for a Photo ID Card.

OPTION 2:
Fill out Low Income Application Form

• Complete the application form Low Income application form  and send it to the Leisure Access office for processing. Please ensure all required documents are included in the application otherwise your application will be returned.

Application Forms	Brochures
Ministry of Social Development (MSD)  Low Income  Agency Staff Card  Immigration Social Services (ISS)  Agency Referral pdf	LAC General Information Brochure  Agency Staff Card Brochure

What are the benefits to an LAC card holder?

Benefits of the LAC Program
FREE Admission with LAC Card	to all Park Board public swimming and ice skating sessions use of skates during public skating sessions
50% DISCOUNT	Fitness Centres and Flexipass (1-12 month pass to fitness centre and pool) Park Board Swim lessons Park Board Skating lessons and skate rental Racquet/Squash Court admission Stanley Park Miniature Railway (Seasonal) Bloedel Conservatory Vancouver Aquarium VanDusen Botanical Garden Pitch & Putt Golf Courses and club rental
$2 DISCOUNT (Independent of Park Board)	Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden HR MacMillan Space Centre Vancouver Maritime Museum

What are Senior & Youth Discounts?

All Seniors and Youth will receive 50% off the Adult rates with a valid LAC card.

If you do not qualify for the Leisure Access Card Program:

• Discount dips and or discount skates are available. Please check schedules at your local pool or ice rink for reduced rates.
• Pick up a swim or ice skate brochure for times and locations of these sessions. Children under the age of 3 years can swim or ice skate free at public sessions.
• Check Community Centre Sponsored Programs or Services
• Ask the Community Centre staff for details on fee reductions for other programs / events.

Attendant Policy

Free admission is provided to the attendant of any person with a disability who requires support to participate in our programs. Support is defined as assistance of a physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual or sensory nature, which is necessary to ensure that the person with a disability is able to fully participate. The participant may be required to pay the relevant admission fee.

Leisure Buddy Attendant Card coming soon. Check back here for details.

For more information contact the LAC office at 604-257-8497 or by email: LAC@vancouver.ca