AFFORDABLE Options Parks, Recreation & Culture Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture strives to make recreation affordable for everyone. We welcome you to a wide variety of affordable recreation opportunities and services. Learn more at Delta.ca.
Leisure Access Assistance Program Delta’s Leisure Access Assistance Program allows eligible, lowincome Delta residents (individuals or families) to access drop-in land and aquatic fitness classes, weight room sessions, public swims, open gyms, and public skating. The Leisure Access Assistance Program determines eligibility for recreation and leisure subsidy based on the total household income. For more information regarding the Leisure Access Assistance Program, please contact 604-946-3298.
JumpStart Canadian Tire generously provides a fund that allows Delta children 4-18 years of age to access activity based programs and services. If you are a parent or guardian, you can apply for funding on behalf of your child/children directly through JumpStart. Visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca for further information. Please note, you will be asked for proof of family income. The Big Play is a JumpStart and Hockey Canada Foundation initiative to support 30,000 kids to play hockey. Visit
KidSport Delta The KidSport Delta Fund is the charitable arm of Sport BC that provides grants of up to $500 to individual children 6-18 years of age whose families cannot afford sport registration fees and would otherwise not be able to participate in a season of sport. Applications must be received prior to or during the requested season of sport. Preference is given to athletes who are being introduced to organized sport. For more information on KidSport Delta grant applications, call 604-943-0469, email KidSportDelta@gmail.com or go to kidsportcanada.ca.
Youth Admission Pass Delta youth 10-18 years of age, or in Grades 5-12, are eligible for a free Youth Admission Pass. This pass provides the holder with access to all Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities and drop-in activities. To obtain a Youth Admission Pass, applicants must present proof of birthdate and residency. Learn more about the Youth Admission Pass at Delta.ca/FamiliesFirst.
Eric Ripplinger Memorial Fund for Swim Lessons Eric Ripplinger was born March 1988, but sadly drowned at age 2. A trust fund was set up by his parents and friends to fund swim lessons for Delta children who might not otherwise be able to take them. Complete or partial funding is available for children 6 months-12 years of age to learn how to swim in Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture lesson sets at any Delta pool. Please call 604-946-3305 or email access@delta.ca for more information. Delta thanks the Ripplinger family for their generous support.
Delta Accessibility Support Program Assistance is available for individuals who want to participate in Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture programs and require one-on-one support. We match suitable volunteers with participants in registered programs. To get started, please contact the Programmer for Volunteers and People with Disabilities at 604-946-3288, who will then meet you to review your needs. It may take time to match a participant with an appropriate volunteer. A minimum of two weeks notice prior to program start is required when requesting a Support Volunteer. For more information, email pwd@delta.ca or call 604-946-3288.
Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture encourages people of all ability levels to use our facilities and recognizes that some people require help to fully enjoy the amenities offered. Admission is free for a person who accompanies a patron with special needs to drop-in and registered programs.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION DeltaReg.ca
