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Closures Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I stay informed when city facilities are closed due to weather? |
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The City of Burlington makes every effort to keep our facilities open for scheduled activities and rentals. When unsafe weather conditions occur, the city may close facilities. Three ways to get closure information:
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Can I cancel my rental event when city facilities remain open? |
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When Environment Canada issues a weather alert, advisory or watch, renters may proactively cancel or reschedule without penalty.
For more information please contact:
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How is it determined if a sport field is closed? |
| Field closures are based on participant safety and how wet the field is. Heavy rains, snow on turfs or wet surfaces may close fields due to potential damage and they also can become slippery and unsafe for participants. |
When is the decision made to close sport fields? |
| Sport field status will be communicated by 3 p.m. Monday through Friday only (excluding Holidays). In the event of a cancellation, permit holders are responsible to pass any cancellation information along to their participants. |
Who can make closure and cancellation decisions? |
| To ensure the safety and playability of the fields if weather and/or field conditions change, City staff and/or designated game officials (coaches, referees) may close sport fields or cancel play. The webpage is not updated on the weekends and holidays. |
How can I get up to date information easily? |
| Permit holders, coaches, players and parents are encouraged to subscribe to email notifications sent directly to your email at subscribe.burlington.ca. |
What if a sport field has not been identified as closed on the website and is in an unplayable state? |
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Please be aware that inclement weather or emergency maintenance closures can occur at any time and without warning. If a field is in an unplayable state when you arrive, please stay off the field and contact customer service at rentals@burlington.ca, within two business days of booking, so they can assist you with any permit adjustments. Examples of unplayable conditions include:
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Sports Field Closure - April 2
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 04:21 PM
Due to the wet weather, all artificial turf sports fields are closed today (April 2, 2025). Stay informed of sports field closures by subscribing at burlington.ca/subscribe.
Outdoor tennis and pickleball courts reopening for the 2025 season
Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 02:00 PM
With warm weather ahead, all City of Burlington outdoor tennis and pickleball courts will be opened and ready for use as of Saturday, March 29, 2025.
For a list of locations with outdoor pickleball and tennis courts, visit the City’s Parks and Facilities webpage.
Recreational Facility Closures - Feb. 16
Posted on Sunday, February 16, 2025 05:24 PM
Update, Feb. 16, 5 p.m.:
Recreational facilities will be opening Monday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. Drop-in recreation programs will resume and facilities will be open for scheduled rentals.
The Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond will open tomorrow, weather and ice conditions permitting. Residents are encouraged to call the ice conditions hotline at 905-335-7738, ext. 8587 before leaving to make sure the Pond is open.
www.burlington.ca/dropinandplay
In anticipation of significant snowfall and to ensure the safety of residents and staff, the City of Burlington’s recreational facilities will be closed on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. All recreation programs and rentals have been cancelled.
The City of Burlington makes every effort to keep our facilities open during regular business hours; however, when unsafe weather conditions occur, the City must close facilities. We are disappointed too, but will open our facilities again as soon as it is safe to do so. Information for re-opening will be shared as soon as...
Facility Closure Update - Feb. 13
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 07:44 AM
Due to the inclement weather and high volumes of snow overnight, City rec facilities will remain closed until noon today (Feb. 13). City registered and drop-in programming will resume at noon. If facilities remain open and a course needs to be cancelled (for example the instructor unable to arrive safely), staff will make every effort to contact participants in advance. For drop-in programs attendees check www.burlington.ca/dropinandplay
The Rotary Centennial Pond at Spencer Smith Park remains closed at this time.
City Hall, Sims Square and Halton Court Service will reopen on schedule at 8:30 a.m.
The Downtown Transit Terminal will reopen at 9 a.m.
Facility Closure Update - Feb. 12
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 02:12 PM
The City of Burlington’s recreational facilities, Sims Square, Downtown Transit Terminal, Halton Court Services and City Hall are open today.
Sims Square, Halton Court Services and City Hall will close at their regular time of 4:30 p.m.
The Downtown Transit Terminal will close at its regular time of 6 p.m.
The City of Burlington’s recreational facilities are closing as of 6 p.m. today (Feb. 12). All recreation programs and rentals scheduled for 6 p.m. and onwards are cancelled.
Sims Square, Halton Court Services and City Hall are expected to reopen as of 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.
The Downtown Transit Terminal will reopen on schedule tomorrow morning at 8 a.m., however, minor delays may occur.
Recreation facilities will reopen tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
Burlington Transit passengers can expect delays this evening and during the morning commute tomorrow. For Burlington Transit updates, please check http://myride.burlingtontransit.ca for real-time bus arrival and route planning info. Transit...
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