FEES
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
FEE.18
POLICY
Date Policy Adopted: May 4, 1987
Date Policy Re-adopted: October 19, 1987
Date Policy Amended: May 2, 1988
Date Policy Amended: May 1, 1989
Date Policy Amended: June 5, 1989
Date Policy Amended: July 3, 1990
Date Policy Amended: June 3, 1991
Date Policy Amended: August 4, 1992
Date Policy Amended: October 5, 1992
Date Policy Amended: April 5, 1993
Date Policy Amended: December 13, 1993
Date Policy Amended: December 5, 1994
Date Policy Amended: March 20, 1995
Date Policy Amended: June 19, 1995
Date Policy Amended: February 19, 1996
Date Policy Amended: December 16, 1996
Date Policy Amended: November 17, 1997
Date Policy Amended: July 15, 2002
Date Policy Amended: July 15, 2002
Date Policy Amended: January 23, 2006
Date Policy Amended: July 3, 2007
Date Policy Amended: June 2, 2008
Date Policy Amended: June 1, 2009
Date Policy Amended: February 1, 2010
Date Policy Amended: April 11, 2011
Date Policy Amended: July 16, 2012
Council Resolution Number: 146
Council Resolution Number: 24
Council Resolution Number: 424
Council Resolution Number: 422
Council Resolution Number: 535
Council Resolution Number: 1842
Council Resolution Number: 1116
Council Resolution Number: 92/1085
Council Resolution Number: 92/1269
Council Resolution Number: 93/307
Council Resolution Number: 93/1128
Council Resolution Number: 94/1061
Council Resolution Number: 95/290
Council Resolution Number: 95/623
Council Resolution Number: 96/118
Council Resolution Number: 96/1069 and 96/1070
Council Resolution Number: 97/1044
Council Resolution Number: 02/733
Council Resolution Number: 02/741
Council Resolution Number: 06/050
Council Resolution Number: 07/602
Council Resolution Number: 08/490
Council Resolution Number: RC09/327
Council Resolution Number: RC10/062
Council Resolution Number: RC11/199
Council Resolution Number: RC12/439
1. POLICY
The District of Mission shall charge fees for general admissions to Parks, Recreation and
Culture facilities. Fees shall be subject to change without notice and shall be approved by
Council on a yearly or as required basis.
2. RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Parks, Recreation and Culture Access Policy FEE.36
Parks, Recreation and Culture Facility Rentals Policy FEE.37
Parks, Recreation and Culture PLAY Program Procedure FEE.38
Parks, Recreation and Culture Programs Policy FEE.39
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
FEE.18
Parks, Recreation and Culture Refund Policy FEE.40
3. REASON FOR POLICY
To ensure that users pay a portion or all of the costs to provide programs, facilities and services.
To ensure that the residents of the District of Mission have access to basic Parks, Recreation
and Culture Services regardless of their ability to pay. To permit the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Culture to make allowances for unusual circumstances or promotional purposes
and to quickly establish fees for experimental or marketing purposes.
4. REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF FEES
The Department cannot waive or reduce fees but will work co-operatively with organizations on
joint programs where there is clear public benefit. All requests for waiver or reduction of fees
will be forwarded to Council for consideration.
5. DEFINITIONS
Age Classification:
Infant ............................................. Under the age of 3
Child ............................................. 3 to 12 years of age inclusive
Youth ............................................. 13 to 18 years of age inclusive
Adult ............................................. 19 to 59 years of age inclusive
Sixty Plus.......................................... 60 years of age or older
Family ............................................. Dependents under the age of 19 and a maximum of
two adults residing in the same household.
6. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
General admission prices effective September 1, 2011 include a 12% harmonized sales tax.
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GENERAL ADMISSIONS
FEE.18
7. GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Includes swimming, skating, weight room, fitness classes, and squash or racquetball
Rates are effective September 1, 2012.
LEISURE CENTRE GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Infant
(Under
the age
of 3)
No HST
Child
(3 to 12
years of
age
inclusive)
No HST
Youth
(13 to 19
years of age
inclusive)
Includes
HST
Adult
(19 to 59
years of age
inclusive)
Includes
HST
Seniors
(60 years
of age or
older)
Includes
HST
Family
(Dependents under
the age of 19 and a
maximum of two
adults residing in
the same
household)
Includes HST
Single
admission
Free
3.00
3.70
6.00
4.90
12.00
Monthly
pass
N/A
27.00
33.00
54.00
44.00
108.00
3-Month
Pass
N/A
72.00
88.00
144.00
116.00
288.00
Yearly
pass
N/A
265.50
324.00
531.00
427.50
1,057.50
Punch card
N/A
30.00
37.00
61.00
49.00
N/A
The District of Mission shall charge fees for general admissions to Parks, Recreation and Culture
facilities including swimming, skating, weight room, fitness classes, squash or racquetball and
gymnasium usage.
Disabled person’s assistant will not be charged any admission when acting in the capacity of an
attendant.
Pricing Rationale:

Multi-pass are based on 10 paid drop-in admissions

Monthly pass is based on 9 paid drop-in admissions

Three month pass is based on 8 paid drop-in admissions per month

Yearly pass is based on 10 paid month passes

Family admission is based on 2 paid drop-in adult admissions
** Some figures may vary due to rounding
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