On Monday, April 17, Council approved the introduction of a one-adult family pass rate for Genesis Place alongside what the city says is a small market average increase to Genesis Place rate and fees. The fee hikes will go into effect on September 1, 2023.

Genesis Place currently offers a family pass rate that includes up to two adults and all children in the household under the age of 18 years. The current price for a drop-in is $30, while a punch card, which is 10 visits is priced at $270. The continuous monthly pass is priced at $136.25 per month.

The new adult family pass rate will include one adult and all children in the household under the age of 18 years. Come September 1, one adult family will be priced at $30.25 for a drop-in, $272.25 for 10 visits, or $102.50 per month for a continuous monthly pass.

A two-family adult pass rate in September will be $32 for a drop-in, $288 for 10 visits, or $142.25 per month for a continuous monthly pass. 

“Participating in recreation activities, such as those offered at Genesis Place, is important for our community’s wellbeing,” said Mayor Peter Brown “We’re committed to promoting healthy lifestyles through recreation opportunities to support that wellbeing.”

Fees at Genesis Place and other City of Airdrie facilities, such as the Town and Country Centre, are reviewed each year against the market average of other comparable facilities in the Calgary area as part of City Council's user fee and charges policy. According to Brad Anderson, Manager, Genesis Place & Arenas, the new one adult family pass option will bring Genesis Place in line with a few other multi-use facilities in the region that include this admission type.

“We’re pleased this new option will open recreation opportunities for more Airdrie families by making Genesis Place more accessible to one-parent households," Anderson said.

Other price changes come this fall include:

  • Admission rates for youth
  • Admission rates for students 
  • Seniors
  • Veterans
A comparison of current pricing at Genesis place with the price structure to be implemented come September 1 2023. (File Photo)A comparison of current pricing at Genesis Place with the price structure to be implemented come September 1, 2023. (File Photo)

The city noted that family passes include all immediate children under 18 living in the same household. Students between 18 and 25 can be added to the family pass with a valid student ID.   

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