Accessible Programs

A variety of adapted recreation, sport and social programs are offered throughout the community at City facilities and parks.

Recreation Access Card – City of Richmond

A girl with a disability painting in an art class The Recreation Access Card entitles residents of Richmond, who live with a permanent disability that seriously impairs their daily living, to a 50 per cent discount to drop-in activities at community centres, aquatic centres and arenas (some restrictions apply). See the application form for more information: Recreation Access Card Application Form

Completed applications and supporting documents can be submitted in 1 of 3 ways:

Email: AccessCard@richmond.ca
Mail: Recreation Access Card Program, Parks, Recreation and Culture, 6911 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
In-person: At any City of Richmond recreation facility, City Hall or the Richmond Cultural Centre

Man with sunglasses sitting on a park bench with a guide dog

Adapted Programming

The City of Richmond and Community Associations and Societies offer a variety of programs for persons with disabilities. Specialized opportunities include adapted fitness, adapted weight training, adapted swim and social programs.

Inclusive Parks and Play

There are a number of inclusive play environments in Richmond that contain a range of features from outdoor musical instruments to wheelchair accessible platforms. Visit Inclusive Play Areas for a list of play spaces in Richmond that offer fun for all ages and abilities.