Rec & Ride Youth Passes are $50 per youth. The purchase of the pass cannot be pro-rated if purchased after the start of the program.
Subsidies including Fair Entry, Jumpstart, and Kids Sport are not available for use as part of this program.
Our popular Rec & Ride Youth Pass returns for 2026! This collaborative summer program keeps youth active in our community.
This summer the program will run from June 26 to September 4 and grant access to Medicine Hat Transit, both YMCA locations, Big Marble Go Centre, Crestwood Rec Centre and our outdoor pools.
Passes go on sale at Big Marble Go Centre on Monday, June 15.
Youth aged 13-17 were eligible for a Rec & Ride Youth Pass. For $50, passholders were granted unlimited transit use, as well as entry to six total City and YMCA recreation facilities in Medicine Hat when valid:
Rec & Ride Youth Passes were available to all youth, regardless of physical address - not just Medicine Hat residents. The City of Medicine Hat thanks the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta for its participation and collaboration in this partnership. The City will be looking to offer the Rec and Ride Youth Pass again in 2026, with an opportunity to enhance community partnerships and pass eligibility.
How much does a Rec & Ride Youth Pass cost?
Rec & Ride Youth Passes are $50 per youth. The purchase of the pass cannot be pro-rated if purchased after the start of the program.
Subsidies including Fair Entry, Jumpstart, and Kids Sport are not available for use as part of this program.
What is required to purchase a pass?
Any youth purchasing a Rec & Ride Youth Pass must be in attendance at time of purchase, be ready to have their photo taken for their rec profile, and have $50 for payment.
What's included with the Rec & Ride Youth Pass?
The Rec & Ride Youth Pass is an all-in-one card that allows users to access recreation facilities and access Medicine Hat Transit services.
The Rec & Ride Youth Pass includes unlimited ridership on Medicine Hat Transit and unlimited access to the six rec facilities listed above.
Pass holders can access public swimming, fitness centres, and drop-in programming and classes. Fees still apply to attend any fee-based registered programs.
If you are a Special Transit rider, please contact the Big Marble Go Centre at 403-502-8566.
What if I lose or damage my pass?
If the Rec & Ride card is lost, damaged, or stolen, then a new card can be purchased for $5.00.
Is the Rec & Ride Youth Pass refundable or transferable?
Rec & Ride Youth Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Pass users will have their account and identity verified upon entry to all facilities and using transit.
Do I have to sign in and show my pass every time I visit a facility or ride the bus?
Yes, all users must either scan or check-in prior to accessing a rec facility for each visit. The pass must also be tapped every time when riding transit.
Do I need to have a current membership at a City facility or the YMCA to purchase this pass?
What if I already have a membership at a City facility or the YMCA?
Your membership and payment may be paused until the end of end of day September 4, 2026, when the Rec & Ride Youth Pass is no longer valid. Please visit Customer Service at Big Marble Go Centre to discuss this process.
What if I already have a Medicine Hat Transit pass?
The Rec & Ride Youth Pass is separate from any other regular Medicine Hat Transit pass you may have. If you have an E-Pass, your pass will remain in effect until the expiry date. If you have an E-Cash or day pass, these will only be used when tapped to board the bus.
Where can I find more information?
Is it safe for youth to ride the bus alone?
Yes! There are numerous security and safety measures in place to keep all riders safe while using Transit. There is 24-hour security at the transit terminal downtown, and drivers are present when bus transfers are being made. Security actively patrols the terminal whenever buses are present, and transfers are occurring. There are video cameras throughout the bus terminal, which are monitored 24/7.
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88 Kipling Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
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2000 Division Ave N
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1C 1X9
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