The City of Hamilton is becoming increasingly diverse. This increasing diversity necessitates a review of the operation and design of the sectors which seek to serve the public to ensure that all needs are being met. In response to this message, in September 2005, a working group and steering committee, led by Sport Hamilton (a non-profit organization that seeks to assist with the development of Hamilton sport activities and programs geared to youth), sought to better understand the issues of access to recreation for children and youth from cultural and ethno-racial groups in our community. The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC) was commissioned to consult the community to further localize and understand the barriers faced by diverse ethno-racial children and youth