Alberta

Edmonton

Leisure Access Program

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Leisure Access Program (LAP) provides eligible residents with access to City of Edmonton recreational facilities and attractions at a free or reduced cost.

Participating Facilities

  • Recreation centres and pools
  • Outdoor pools
  • Golf courses
  • Indoor arenas
  • City of Edmonton attractions:
    • City Arts Centre
    • City Archives
    • Edmonton Valley Zoo
    • Fort Edmonton Park
    • John Janzen Centre
    • John Walter Museum
    • Muttart Conservatory

Program Terms

The program is offered on 1, 2, and 5-year terms depending on the documentation submitted with the application.

Note: All eligible applicants are automatically considered for the Ride Transit Program.

Eligibility is dependent on the program term.
All applicants must be residents of the City of Edmonton and meet the following qualifications:

  • Recipient of Government of Alberta Income Support or Foundational Learning Assistance
  • New Permanent Resident who arrived in Canada within the past year
  • Refugee with Protection Claimant document issued within the past year
  • Recipient of CPP–Disability Benefit
  • Child under Government Care
  • 2024 combined household income equal to or below allowable thresholds

A household is defined as:

  • Up to 2 total adult spouses/partners, and
  • Their legal dependants aged 17 and younger

Please note only recipients of AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) are eligible for the 5-year term.

Please review this chart to confirm income limits for each term:
City of Edmonton – Leisure Access Program Income Limits.

Proof of legal status

A document showing citizenship or immigration status in Canada. For example:

  • citizenship certificate
  • confirmation document
  • record of landing, confirmation of permanent residence;
    • permanent resident card
    • visitor record
    • temporary resident permit
    • study permit
  • positive notice of decision
  • verification of status document
  • registration date with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
  • passport
  • foreign passport

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Proof of residency in Canada

A document that displays your name and current home address and confirms that your primary place of residence is in the province or territory that is providing the benefit. For example:

  • Driver's license
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Child Tax Benefit Statement
  • Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead)
  • Income tax assessment (most recent)
  • Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life)
  • Monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts (does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated teller receipts)
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Motor Vehicle Permit (plate or vehicle portions)
  • Property tax bill
  • School, college or university report card or transcript
  • Statement of Direct Deposit for social assistance or income assistance in your province or territory (for example, Disability Assistance, Hardship Assistance, Income Support, Assured Incoome, Social Solidarity, etc.)
  • Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
  • Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P)
  • Statement of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP) from a financial institution (bank, trust company, credit union)
  • Utility bill received by mail (home telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas, water)
  • Valid Provincial or Territorial Driver's Licence
  • Temporary Driver's Licence (you must also show a photo license card with the same address)
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007
  • Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contribution
  • Valid Photo Identification

You can apply for the program by printing and submitting an application form with qualifying documents by mail or in-person.

Download the Application Form (PDF)

1. By Mail

Send completed application and documents to: Leisure Access Program PO Box 2359 Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

2. In-Person

Submit your application at:

  • Edmonton Service Centre
  • A Recreation Centre or Attraction

Qualifying Documents

  • 2024 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
  • AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) Paper Health Benefits Statement (dated within the last three months)
  • 2024 Canada Pension Plan T4A(P) form showing credits for the Disability Benefit
  • Income Support Paper Health Benefits Statement (dated within the last three months)
  • Foundational Learning Assistance Funding Decision Letter
  • Confirmation of Permanent Residency Document (entry date must be less than 1 year from the application date)
  • Refugee Protection Claimant Document (issued less than 1 year from application date)
  • Delegation of Powers and Duties to a Child Caregiver Document (for a child under government care)

Applications are processed as received, timelines fluctuate and are based on incoming application volumes. Processing timelines and updates can be confirmed here: Leisure Access Program – City of Edmonton.

Last updated: February 27, 2025