Access & Inclusion

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture is committed to providing community programs, services and facilities that reflect our on-going pursuit of providing meaningful and inclusive opportunities for everyone.

Programs and services aim to eliminate barriers and create social, physical and economic environments that enable all residents to participate actively in the community.

An alternative pass option for those outside of the Greater Victoria region:

For those living outside of the Greater Victoria region, an alternative to the Leisure Assistant Pass is the Access 2 Card. The national wide Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all. For more information on the Access 2 Card please head to their website at: http://access2card.ca/

See below for more information on the Access 2 Card as well as an application:

See below for Accessibility, LAP Pass and other inclusive information Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture has to offer. Click on the + to expand and find the information. 

Leisure Assistant Pass (LAP Pass)

The Leisure Assistant Pass (LAP) is for people with disabilities, of all ages, who require the assistance of a support person when engaging in leisure activities. Upon presentation of the pass at any participating venue, one support person will be provided free or reduced admission to aid in facilitating participation in leisure activities. Passes are valid for a three-year term from the date of issue. Anyone, regardless of what municipality they live in, can apply for an LAP at Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture. 

View the Leisure Assistant Pass Participating Venue List.

For more information, please contact reception at 250-595-7946 or the Inclusion Programmer at inclusion@oakbay.ca

Leisure Assistant Pass Application Form [PDF - 770 KB]

Leisure Assistant Request

For those in need of an on-siteLeisure Assistant, Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture is now accepting requests for Leisure Assistant pairings. Once a request has been recieved, staff will work toward finding a volunteer to meet your specific needs. Requests for onsite Leisure Assistants can be made through the Inclusion Programmer at inclusion@oakbay.ca or call 250-370-7909

Volunteer Opportunities

Leisure Assistant Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one support for a person in the Leisure Assistant Program. As a volunteer, you will be matched with a person based on your shared interests, experience, availability and preferred facility. If you are interested in volunteering as a Leisure Assistant, please contact the Inclusion Team Leader at inclusion@oakbay.ca or call 250-886-8248.

Support and Inclusion for Children in Licensed Care Programs

Supported Child Development

Through Island Health, the Supported Child Development Program offers services to those families whose children may require additional support in order to be fully included in their childcare setting. Working with families, the Supported Child Development Program provides consultation, extra staffing supports and staff training to childcare providers. “Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture partners with Island Health and the Supported Child Development Program to provide in-house Inclusion Instructors to provide additional support to children are eligible for funding and are registered in one of the following Licensed Care Programs: Paddington Station Daycare, Before School Care, After School Care.

If your child receives funding through the Supported Child Development Program, and you are looking to register them in an applicable program, please contact the Inclusion Programmer at 250-370-7909 or inclusion@oakbay.ca

Learn more about Island Health’s Supported Child Development Program.

Lifetime Networks (Summer Camp Only)

Lifetime Networks is a continuation of Recreation integration Victoria’s (RIV) Summer Inclusion Services. This program run’s July and August only.
Funding for a one-to-one Inclusion Facilitator for children/youth with a diversability is provided, at no cost to the family, for the camp of their choice.
For more information call 250-477-4112, email or visit lifetimenetworks.org

Accessible Facilities

Facilities Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture is committed to providing accessible facilities, which is demonstrated through the following building amenities and specialized equipment.

Oak Bay Recreation Centre

The centre has the following building equipment and amenities:

  • Power-operated entrance doors.

  • Elevator to second floor.

  • Portable ramp for ice access in the Arena.

  • Aquastep ADA Version 7 Tread (Riser Height 7”)

  • Accessible change rooms with change bed and lift.

  • Aquatic lifts with access to all three pools.

  • 2 pool wheelchairs.

  • Adaptable strength-training equipment in Weightroom.

  • 1 Apex Vertical Chest – Wheelchair

  • Apex Wheelchair Accessible Vertical Chest Press Machine

  • Cybex Wheelchair Accessible Shoulder Press Machine

Henderson Recreation Centre

The centre has the following building equipment and amenities:

  • Power-operated entrance doors and Weightroom doors.
  • Adapted strength-training equipment.
  • Accessible washrooms.
Monterey Recreation Centre

The centre has the following building equipment and amenities:

  • Power-operated entrances.
  • External elevator from parking lot.
  • Accessible activity rooms and washrooms.
Windsor Pavilion

The centre has the following building equipment and amenities:

  • Power-operated entrances.
  • Elevator to second floor.
  • Accessible washrooms.
Neighbourhood Learning Centre

The centre has the following building equipment and amenities:

  • Power-operated entrance
  • Accessible washroom
  • Single-story building

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