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 (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, 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 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.

For more information please contact:

Parks and Recreation - Rentals

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

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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Sport Field Status - July 8, 2021

Posted Thursday, July 08, 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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All Burlington Parks to be Closed to Vehicular Access

Posted Friday, April 03, 2020

Barrier Physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most important steps everyone needs to take. The COVID-19 virus doesn’t move on its own; it needs people to move it. To discourage people from gathering and to help reduce the transmission of the virus, the City of Burlington is closing all vehicular access to our parks. Only walking, jogging, riding a bike or scooter/wheelchair through a park or trail is permitted. Remember to keep 2 metres away from others...
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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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