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Sports Field Closures

How is it determined if a sport field is closed?

Field closures are based on participant safety and field moisture. Heavy rains or prolonged moisture 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. 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, the following persons may close sport fields or cancel play: City staff and/or designated game officials (referees/coaches). 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 sign up for eNews email notifications sent directly to your email.

What if a sport field has not been identified as closed on the website and is in an unplayable state?

Please be aware that inclement weather or emergency maintenance closures can occur at anytime and without warning. If a field is in an unplayable state when you arrive, please stay off the field and contact customer service rentals@burlington.ca, within seven days of booking, they can assist you with any permit adjustments.

For more information please contact:

Parks and Recreation - Rentals

Tel: 905-335-7738
Email: rentals@burlington.ca

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Posted Friday, April 03, 2020

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Sport Field Status

Posted Thursday, October 03, 2019

Due to wet, unplayable conditions, the following ball diamonds are closed today:
Ireland Park - D1, D2
Millcroft Park - D1, D2
Nelson Park - Casey Cosgrove Baseball Field
All other sport fields remain open.
More information about Sports Field Closures can be found on our website .

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Sports Field Status

Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Due to wet, unplayable conditions, the following ball diamonds are closed today:
Ireland Park - D1, D2
Millcroft Park - D1, D2
Nelson Park - Casey Cosgrove Baseball Field
All artificial turf sport fields remain open.
More information about Sports Field Closures can be found on our website .

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Sport Field Status

Posted Thursday, September 12, 2019

Due to wet, unplayable conditions, the following ball diamonds are closed today:
Ireland Park - D1, D2
Millcroft Park - D1, D2
Nelson Park - Casey Cosgrove Baseball Field
All other ball diamonds, and sport fields remain open.
More information about Sports Field Closures can be found on our website .

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Sport Field Status

Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Due to wet, unplayable conditions, all clay ball diamonds are closed today:
Ireland Park - D1, D2, D3
Millcroft Park - D1, D2
Nelson Park - Casey Cosgrove Baseball Field
All other ball diamonds, and sport fields remain open.
More information about Sports Field Closures can be found on our website .

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