Sports Field Closures

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 or surfaces wet for a long time 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 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 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:

Visible puddles and pooling of water on the field or diamond
Water sponging up around your feet on the field or diamond

Staying off fields that are in unplayable condition helps prevent injuries and prevents unnecessary repairs and lost time due to maintenance.

For more information please contact:

Recreation, Community and Culture - Rentals

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

Sports Field Closures for May 16

Posted Monday, May 16, 2022

The following sports fields are closed today (May 16) due to wet and unplayable conditions:
Nelson D1 – Casey Cosgrove
Millcroft – D1, D2 and D3
Ireland – D1, D2, D3 and D4
Maple D1 and D2
Central D1 and D2

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City View Park Artificial Turf Field Closures

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2022

City View Park artificial turf fields F1, F2 and F3 are closed today (April 19) due to remaining snow and unsafe field conditions.

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Seasonal closure - Artificial Turf Sports Fields

Posted Monday, November 29, 2021

Due to snowfall, the artificial turf sports fields are closed for the season.

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Sherwood Forest Park, F5 Closure

Posted Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Due to unsafe field conditions, the soccer field F5 at Sherwood Forest Park must be closed for the remaining season while repairs are done. City Staff are reaching out to anyone with rental permits for the field to make alternate arrangements.

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Sports Field Status - Sept. 22, 2021

Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Due to wet, unplayable conditions, all grass multi-use fields and baseball diamonds are closed today.
Artificial turf fields remain open.

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