The Parks and Recreation Financial Assistance Program
The Parks and Recreation Financial Assistance Program is designed to support eligible residents participate in year-round active living. Eligible residents are entitled to a 50% fee discount on eligible registered programs, the Active 10 Visit and Active 30 Day membership.
In addition, Parks and Recreation also offers a number of free and low cost ($2 admission) drop-in opportunities in skating, sports and more.
Once approved, staff will create a Parks and Recreation account for you and other eligible household family members. Each family member will be provided 1,000 credits that can immediately be used to reduce the fee by up to 50% on eligible purchases through staff or through your online account. The credits have an expiry date, are non-transferable and have no cash value. After your credits expire on June 30 of each year, you can reapply using the application process.
In addition, Parks and Recreation also offers a number of free and low cost ($2 admission) drop-in opportunities in skating, sports and more.
Once approved, staff will create a Parks and Recreation account for you and other eligible household family members. Each family member will be provided 1,000 credits that can immediately be used to reduce the fee by up to 50% on eligible purchases through staff or through your online account. The credits have an expiry date, are non-transferable and have no cash value. After your credits expire on June 30 of each year, you can reapply using the application process.
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Age
18-99
Eligibility
How do I apply?
There are two ways to apply and prove eligibility for Financial Assistance:
1. Have a social service agency complete the Financial Assistance Referral Letter and bring it, with proof of New Westminster residency, to a Recreation Facility customer service staff member during office hours. The Referral Letter can also be emailed to inclusion@newwestcity.ca and we will then contact you about your application and process.
OR
2. Bring proof that household income is below $50,000 (using one of the two document options listed below) and proof of New Westminster residency to a Recreation Facility customer service staff member during office hours.
i. Canada Revenue Agency Tax Assessment (dated within the past 12 months) or
ii. Federal Government Child Benefit Notice (dated within the past 12 months)
There are two ways to apply and prove eligibility for Financial Assistance:
1. Have a social service agency complete the Financial Assistance Referral Letter and bring it, with proof of New Westminster residency, to a Recreation Facility customer service staff member during office hours. The Referral Letter can also be emailed to inclusion@newwestcity.ca and we will then contact you about your application and process.
OR
2. Bring proof that household income is below $50,000 (using one of the two document options listed below) and proof of New Westminster residency to a Recreation Facility customer service staff member during office hours.
i. Canada Revenue Agency Tax Assessment (dated within the past 12 months) or
ii. Federal Government Child Benefit Notice (dated within the past 12 months)
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