Leisure Access Program

The LAP Annual program term length is determined by the qualifying documentation used when applying. There is a $5 fee to replace lost membership cards. The LAP Annual program includes:

• Unlimited, free admission to participating facilities
• 75% discount for Adults/Seniors for registered programs (3 per year)*
• 75% discount for each Child for registered programs (4 per year)*
• Access to the drop-in Child Minding service at Clareview, Commonwealth, Kinsmen, The Meadows, and Terwillegar recreation centres. (Children must have an active Leisure Access Program membership to access Child Minding.)
• Access to 1 bucket per day at Victoria Driving Range
• One Free Youth in Action course registration per approved youth
• Access to drop-in Shinny and Member Skate
• The Waste Services Reuse Centre (6835 83 St NW) reopened in January, and to celebrate their 15th anniversary they have removed all fees for 2022. This circular economy resource accepts over 200 unique household items from residents and makes them available to organizations and individuals for reuse

Note: Access to rental discounts and the Terwillegar Club Membership (and its amenities) are not included in the annual program.

*1 round of golf is considered 1 registered program. Tee times must be booked in advance.

*One Reuse Centre workshop is considered 1 registered program.

*No discounts on trainer programs: Fitness Consultations, Fitness Appraisals, Personal or Small Group Training and Nutritional Consultations. Discounts can be applied to regular instructor-led registered programs.

Monthly pass holders are entitled to:

• Discounted monthly admission to participating facilities

  • Individual: $20/month 
  • Family: $70/month
• Access to the drop-in Child Minding service at Clareview, Commonwealth, Kinsmen, The Meadows, and Terwillegar recreation centres. (Children must have an active Leisure Access Program membership to access Child Minding.)
• Access to drop-in Shinny and Member Skate

Note: Registered program discounts (including golf) and the 1 bucket per day at Victoria Driving Range are not included in the monthly pass. 

1-Year Term

You may qualify for an Annual Term (1 Year) if you are an Edmonton resident and one of the following applies:

• You are a recipient of Government of Alberta Income Support, Learner's Income Support, or Foundational Learning Assistance
• You are a new Permanent Resident or a Refugee (To qualify, you must have been in Canada less than one year and are not yet eligible to file a tax return)
• You receive the Canada Pension Plan - Disability Benefit (Only the CPP-Disability benefit can be used to qualify for LAP.)
• You are a child under government care
• You are a Ukrainian national who arrived in Canada on or after February 24, 2022. (To qualify, you must have been in Canada less than one year and are not yet eligible to file a tax return)
• Your 2021 combined household income is equal to or below the amounts* listed below:

2-Year Term

You may qualify for a 2-year term if you are an Edmonton resident and the following applies:

• Your 2021 combined household income is equal to or below the amounts* listed below:

5-Year Term 

You may qualify for a 5-year term if you are an Edmonton resident and the following applies:

• You are an AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) recipient
  • Note: Eligible dependants aged 14 or older will qualify for 1-4 years, expiring on/after the youth turns 18 years.

Monthly

You may qualify for an Annual LAP Monthly approval if you are an Edmonton resident and the following applies:

• Your 2021 combined household income is equal to or below the amounts* listed below:

*Income threshold amounts are subject to change based on Canada Revenue Agency low-income cut off numbers.

**Eligible households are considered yourself, your partner/spouse and dependent children 17 years of age or younger (dependents who are over the age of 17 will need to submit a separate application form with their own income documents).

To calculate total household income, add the total incomes (Line 15000) of you and your partner/spouse’s (if applicable) 2021 Notice(s) of Assessment (NOA). You are eligible if your total household income is equal to or less than the amount shown above with the number of eligible household numbers.

Ride Transit Program Only

You may qualify for the Ride Transit Program, only if you are an Edmonton resident and the following applies:

• You are receiving Employment Insurance (EI)
• You provide a letter from a Registered Social Worker or Partnering Social Agency confirming your eligibility for the program (see below for more details)
• Post-Secondary Students who are not receiving a U-Pass in the summer may qualify for the Ride Transit program from May - August. They must qualify using the required income verification documents listed. Some conditions apply. 

Note: applicants applying with the above mentioned documents will only be assessed for the Ride Transit Program. 

• Those who live outside of the City of Edmonton
• Those who have a household income higher than the range shown above for the LAP Monthly Pass
• Full-time students at the University of Alberta, NAIT or MacEwan University without children
• Those who hold a temporary residence visa/permit in Canada (Visitors Visa, Work Permit, Study Permit)  and are not able to submit a Notice of Assessment or a Permanent Resident/Refugee document. 

Any appeals to declined applications must be received within 90 days of the date stated on the decline letter.