Activities Update
In accordance with recent Public Health Orders, the City is restoring programs and activities. See details below.
Updated: July 30, 2021
The City is excited to be gradually expanding our operations and providing more arts and recreation opportunities in the coming weeks. Please be patient as we refine our procedures for this exciting new stage. Watch this page and richmond.ca/register for more information as it becomes available.
Programs and activities that continue to operate with the City's enhanced health and safety protocols in place:
- Registered swim visits*, including Aquafit classes
- Registered fitness centre visits**
- Registered public skating visits*
- Registered indoor group fitness classes**
- Registered outdoor group fitness classes
- Skating lessons
- Swimming lessons
- Racquet sports registered visits and court bookings
- Tennis lessons
- Licensed preschool and out of school care
- Recreational programs, including dance, visual arts, music classes and sports
- Daycamps
- Walk Richmond outdoor walks
- Adult hockey programs, including Stick and Puck
| * | Drop-in resumes at Aquatic Centres and Arenas on August 3. |
| ** | Drop-in resumes for fitness centres and most single-session fitness classes on August 3 for Minoru Centre for Active Living and Watermania, and August 16 for all other Community Centres. Pre-registration is still required for Cycle Fit, Aquafit and outdoor group fitness classes. |
In response to the orders, the following programs and activities are suspended until further notice:
- Drop-in activities such as Open Gym, Games Room or childminding
- Seniors Wellness Clinics
- Large special events
- Facility rentals
Activities may be increased or decreased based on demand and public safety.
Check this web page regularly for updates on the suspended programs. Once the Provincial Health Officer issues the revised protocols for suspended programs, staff will work to reinstate the programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reactivate my membership pass?
Complete the form found at www.richmond.ca/register or call the Registration Call Centre (604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm). Reactivation of a membership can take up to one week.
Are outdoor sports permit holders impacted by the new guidelines?
All permit holders for organized outdoor sports must follow ViaSport's Return to Sport Restart 2.0 guidelines, which includes a COVID-19 safety plan that is specific to their sport.
Are there any additional precautions being taken for the programs that are running?
All of our programs have COVID-19 Safety Protocols in place that include adherence to all public health requirements, including enhanced cleaning and physical distancing.
To further support public safety and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City of Richmond requires the wearing of masks in all indoor City-operated facilities.
How can I get updates on future program changes?
Visit www.richmond.ca/register regularly.