Recreation User Fees Increase January 1, 2025

New recreation fees will take effect on January 1, 2025, as part of the Town of Hinton's annual fee review process. These updated rates apply to recreation memberships, punch passes, daily admission, and facility and equipment rentals. This fee increase will help ensure our community’s services continue to meet operating needs while staying accessible.

Why the Change?

Recreation fees are updated annually to help cover operating costs while keeping services accessible to the community. Historically, these adjustments occurred in the fall. Starting in 2025, this increase will take effect on January 1 to align with the calendar year and municipal budgeting. This timing simplifies planning for users and ensures consistency with other town-wide rates and policies. Recreation user fees contribute approximately one-third of the cost of operating facilities and programs, with the remainder funded through taxation, grants, and other revenue sources. This cost-sharing approach allows Hinton to maintain amenities and services for all residents while fostering fairness and sustainability.

What’s Changing?

Revised daily admission rates will impact all users of recreation services starting January 1, 2025. Notable changes include:

• Adults: $8.00 in 2024 → $9.00 in 2025
• Children (6–12 years): $4.75 in 2024 → $5.50 in 2025
• Families: $16.25 in 2024 → $19.75 in 2025

All other categories, including preschool, infant, and seniors, either remain unchanged or reflect modest increases of $0.75. Fees for facility bookings and memberships are similarly updated to help balance rising costs and maintain top-tier services.

Daily Admission Rates:

Introducing LIRAP (Low Income Recreation Access Program)

Starting January 2025, low-income individuals and families can benefit from the new Low Income Recreation Access Program (LIRAP), offering 50% discounts on punch passes and monthly passes.

If you're already part of the FCSS Transit Low-Income Program, you're automatically prequalified! Simply register through FCSS and then collect your pass at the Recreation Centre. This initiative reflects our commitment to making recreation services more accessible for everyone in our community.

For more details on the updated rates, facilities, and LIRAP program, visit Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw No. 2001 or contact Recreation Staff at recreation@hinton.ca or 780-865-4412.

Thank you for supporting Hinton’s recreation programs—ensuring they remain vibrant, inclusive, and beneficial to all!