We strive to ensure everyone has access to recreation opportunities regardless of disability, race, gender, religion or income. The City of Penticton believes that recreation should be available to everyone and aims to reduce barriers to participation through programs, equipment and built environments. For additional information on what the City is doing in the community to improve access for people of all abilities, visit our Accessible City page.
Programs and Opportunities
The City aims to connect everyone to recreation and offers financial assistance and discount program opportunities to make it happen.
ACCESS Pass status is available for those who have a permanent cognitive or physical disability. Pass holders are entitled to discounts for 10-ticket or monthly (1, 3, 6 and 12) fitness room, pool or combo passes.
For more information on other financial assistance programs Click Here.
The Recreation Department offers accessible programs, including:
- UpperDek Vees (5 years and over): An adaptive hockey program for individuals who experience developmental and/or physical medical challenges. Continuous intake September-March annually at the Okanagan Training Centre. Two levels:
Level 1: Fresh Start - For beginner skaters who are interested in learning to skate and develop basic hockey skills. Participants will be introduced to skating, stick handling, passing and shooting.
Level 2: Advanced - For teen and adult skaters who are ready to take their basic skills to the next level. Participants will build on their fundamental hockey skills having the opportunity to practice their skills in non-contact scrimmages.
For registration information visit upperdekvees.ca
- Friends in Motion (all ages): Created for children, youth and young adults who need extra assistance participating in activities. Participants will experience a variety of gym equipment and activities to enhance critical motor skills. Parents or Teaching Assistants participation required. Program is offered September-June annually at the Penticton Community Centre.
Seasonally the recreation department offers a variety of other programs and opportunities for individuals with various abilities. For additional program information Click Here or call 250-490-2426 #6.
- UpperDek Vees (5 years and over): An adaptive hockey program for individuals who experience developmental and/or physical medical challenges. Continuous intake September-March annually at the Okanagan Training Centre. Two levels:
We have taken steps toward making our facility accessible to people of differing abilities.
Accessible Pool Features:
- A family change area with two accessible change rooms including ceiling lifts and change beds.
- Ceiling lifts with a weight capacity of 440lbs/200kg; clients need to provide their own slings.
- The primary accessible change room has a lift bed with a weight capacity of 250lbs/115kgs.
- The secondary accessible change room has a fixed bed with a weight capacity of 290lbs/135kg.
- All pools are ramped for easy access.
Aquatic Wheelchairs:- Three standard wheel chairs 20” wide and 22” with a weight capacity of 350lbs/158kgs.
- One heavy duty chair 28” wide with a weight capacity of 500lbs/226kg.
- Two sling back chairs that partially recline with a weight capacity of 180lbs/81kg.
Accessible Fitness Room Features:Accessible fitness options include a collection of resistance machines, cable and functional trainer apparatus’, and cardio options including:
- Ergometer
- Seated elliptical
- Recumbent bikes
Access is provided via elevator and automatic doors to the fitness room on the second floor.
We are always looking for ways to improve accessibility and programming in our facility. If you have suggestions, please contact us at rec@penticton.ca, 250-490-2426 or visit us at Penticton Community Centre.