Living in B.C., Canada, shared amenities here are as white to black in USA. If you've seen our main library in Vancouver, there's not only no comparison in USA but the free or cheap and good programs there can be part of many Vancouverite's lifestyle, open to all, not just wealthy.
This holds true for pools, gyms, Community Centers also.
I always hated competition, refused it, although 'good at' things.
I far prefer a maybe 'soft socialism' that allows some capitalism but also lets noncompetitive types manage fairly well also.
All I hear are the horrors of socialism. Well, I find capitalism far worse.