Inspiring collaborative relationships to deliver community recreation to Burlington residents.
Recreation, Community and Culture Department acts as stewards of recreation throughout the city. We believe in creating and building collaborative relationships with the community to better serve the overall community.
Tell us your ideas and let us help you!
What does a collaborative relationship look like?
A collaborative relationship is a simple arrangement between the Community Partner and the City in an effort to support the delivery of recreation programs and experiences in a city community or recreation facility or park.
Not all community partners are the same. Each relationship may look different and is unique. A "win-win-win" outcome is the ultimate goal between the Community Partner and City of Burlington for the benefit of the community.
How to become a Community Partner and eligibility
Eligible: must be open to the public
The city is open to receiving inquiries from community partners that can provide an on-going recreation experience, program or activity that is open to the broader community in the area of Sport, Recreation or Culture. Please submit your inquiry or expression of interest by answering the following:
- Contact information and background to provide information about yourself including any related experiences, qualifications, associations, status (e.g. non-profit) that you feel are important to highlight.
- What is your idea?
- How your idea will benefit the community?
- Who is your target audience?
- What recreation location(s) are you considering?
Email us your idea to be a Community Partner.
Current opportunities
Long-term lease opportunity
The City is inviting the community to submit their interest for a long-term lease opportunity at eight spaces in City of Burlington facilities.
Submit your ideas by emailing Community Support. Please include as much information as you can to help us understand your vision. Let us know about you:
- Applicant information and current business experience
- Your business idea and the location requested
- Information about how the business would operate
- Capital improvements
- Preliminary financial information
- Any requests from the City
Arrange for viewing by emailing Community Support.
Locations available
Haber Community Centre, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. |
A great location within a vibrant community. The community centre is next to Frank Hayden High School that provides a unique opportunity to those wanting to offer programming to high school students.
- Approximately 234 sq. ft.
- Located in front lobby across from customer service area
- Current equipment
- Counters and cabinets
- Sink
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Programming Activities
- Badminton, basketball
- Volleyball
- Disabled sports
- Regional, provincial and international tournaments
- Sport camps
- Adult programs
- Summer camps
- Fitness programs
- Cultural programs
- Meetings and social events
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Mountainside Community Centre, 2205 Mt. Forest Dr. |
The space is the old concession area at Mountainside Community Centre. All year opportunity with the arenas in winter months and the pools in summer months. A great opportunity within the Mountainside community.
- Approximately 195 sq. ft.
- Located in lobby across from community rooms
- Interior door access
- Window and counter service to both lobby and pool area
- Current equipment
- Counters and cabinets
- Sinks
- Programming activities
- Hockey
- Public skating
- Tournaments
- Lacrosse
- Summer camps
- Fitness programs
- Meetings and social functions
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Ideas for spaces
- Arts and culture: art school, dance school, music school, gallery space, art shop, heritage exhibits, performance space, playhouse, drama school.
- Nature and environment: gardening and horticulture school, environmental interpretive centre, trail hub.
- Recreation: youth activities and programs, camps, movies, yoga and fitness, seniors’ activities, cards, games and social activities, community gatherings.
- Education: private school, heritage school experience (e.g. Jordan Village school house).
- Retail: antique shop, food and beverage operations, flea market, farmers market, rental equipment, book store, clothing boutique, outdoor apparel
- Other services – office use, company retreat, meetings, etc.