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Purchase a discounted Rec Pass and Play & Ride Pass

Stay active for less this summer

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 14, 2017 9:00 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo Parks and Recreation is offering affordable ways to stay active this summer. The Summer Recreation Pass (Rec Pass) can be purchased at a discounted price point, valid July 2 to August 31. This promotional pass is available to all ages and allows access to a variety of recreational activities.

There are still $99 Play and Ride passes available to youth 12 to 18 who wish to access regional transit services and recreation drop in activities. These passes are valid June 29 to September 4.

Link to Strategic Plan: Offering discounted recreational opportunities helps to create a physically and economically accessible city.

Key Points

  • The discounted summer Rec Pass can be used for; public swimming, public skating/scrub hockey, aquacises, weight rooms, steam rooms/saunas, hot tubs and drop-in sports at Oliver Woods.
  • The Play and Ride Pass is a card that gives youth access to all Regional District of Nanaimo transit services and any public drop in programs through the City of Nanaimo and Regional District of Nanaimo facilities where Rec Passes are valid, including swimming, fitness gyms, skating and sports.

Quotes

"Staying active through every season is important. We are excited to offer these two discounted programs this summer and encourage residents to take advantage."

Elizabeth Williams
Manager, Recreation Services
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • Discounted Summer Rec Pass prices are as follows: Families $160, Adults $80, Students & Seniors $60 and Children $45 and can be purchased at any recreation facility.
  • A limited number of $99 Play & Ride passes are available and can be purchased from Nanaimo recreation facilities, Oceanside Place Arena and Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
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Contact:

Elizabeth Williams
Manager, Recreation Services
City of Nanaimo
250 755-7526

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