Outdoor Play

Photo of a girl play at on outdoor playground

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Visit here for important information regarding the reopening of recreation programs and services, including information relating to COVID-19 health and safety precautions and frequently asked questions.

The City of Burlington offers a variety of outdoor play locations and play experiences.

Basketball

Basketball is a limited contact sport played on a rectangular court. Often played as a team sport with five players on each side, the game can also be played with three-on-three or two-on-two.

Basketball court location

BMX

BMX or abbreviated to bicycle motocross or bike motocross, is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes either in competitive racing or freestyle BMX or on or off-road recreation.

BMX Location

Bocce Ball

LaSalle Park offers the only Bocce Ball court in Burlington. It is available to use for free on a first come, first serve basis.

Bocce Ball court location

City Parks

Visit one of the many parks around Burlington.

Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each on a cricket field, which is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch with a target called the wicket (a set of three wooden stumps topped by two bails) at each end. The cricket pitch is located in the centre of Central Park, situated behind the Burlington Public Library.

Cricket field location

Cycling

Borrow-A-Bike
Cycling
Cycling in Halton maps
Clean Air Partnership blog posting about Burlington's cycling initiatives
Download Burlington's Cycling App
Interactive Burlington Cycling Network map

Disc Golf

Disc golf is a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target; it is played using rules similar to golf. The course at Tyandaga has nine holes, starting at tee #1.

Players complete a hole by throwing a disc from a tee area toward a basket, throwing again from where the previous throw landed, until the target is reached.
Usually, the number of throws a player uses to reach each target is tallied, and players seek to complete each hole in the lowest number of total throws.

This activity is free and open to all Burlington residents of all ages. The course will be open from January 30 to Spring 2021.

Please note, this course is not intended for organized team play at this time.

Residents will need to bring their own disc or can borrow them from the Play Equipment Lending Library (starting Feb. 2, 2021)

Disc Golf will be available seven days a week from dawn to dusk.

Play Disc Golf at your own risk and be aware of other users.

The City of Burlington is not responsible for any injuries, deaths, damages or loss or property for any reason, including its negligence.

Disc Golf Safety Tips

Play Smart

Never throw into a blind area or when players, spectators, pedestrians or other park users are within range. Use a spotter.

Respect the Course

Observe all posted rules on the course, such as, no littering, graffiti, or abuse of equipment or environment.

Represent the Sport

Be positive and responsible. Teach others.

Play Equipment Lending Library

The Play Equipment Lending Library is back with winter theme play equipment. Our Play Equipment Lending Library provides you the opportunity to borrow a wide range of fun and unique play equipment, free of charge. Booking is available online and pick up will be outside Brant Hills Community Centre on the east side entrance through Duncaster Drive.

Learn more at burlington.ca/playlending

Ontario Disc Golf COVID-19 Etiquette

In order to promote safe interaction on the disc golf course and maintain a level of comfort for everyone present, we ask that all players on the course follow to the physical distancing standards laid out below.

Physical distancing of at least 2 meters

Maximum 5 players

Approach the next tee when clear

Do not touch the equipment of others

Only one disc in the basket at a time

Minimize contact with the basket

Wearing a mask while playing is highly recommended

Please do not gather in parking lot

Do not play if any player:

Exhibits COVID-related symptoms
Has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in past 14 days, or
Is considered at-risk due to health concerns.

Golf

Burlington's Tyandaga Golf Course offers the convenience of an urban golf course in a suburban atmosphere. Nestled in the escarpment and situated in the heart of the city, Tyandaga's natural contours, waterways and broad leaf woods offer a unique and challenging golf experience.

Plan your next visit or learn more about Tyandaga Golf Course.

Labyrinth

The Central Park Labyrinth is located in the northeast corner of Central Park across from the Rotary Youth Centre near the Guelph Line entrance to the park.

Labyrinth location

Outdoor Winter Play Challenge

Looking for something to do? Sign up and take part in our Outdoor Winter Play Challenge. All the activities are outside and free.

Participate by going to GooseChase.com to create team and search for the Outdoor Winter Play Challenge.

Outdoor Winter Play Challenge starts on Dec. 14, 2020 at 9 a.m.

We have had so many families enjoying the Outdoor Winter Play Challenge we are extending the end date to Feb. 28 at 9 p.m.

Playground

Visit one of the many playgrounds around Burlington.

Pickleball

Outdoor Pickleball courts are now available for 4-season play at two locations:

Leighland Park

Optimist Park

Outdoor Court Care and Use

Courts are open to public 8 a.m. to dusk daily.
Courts will be opened when conditions are safe for play.
All players are welcome. Play is restricted to 30 minutes when others are waiting. Order of play is on a first-come basis.
Players acknowledge that use of court is at player’s own risk.
Clearing court of debris, snow or moisture is necessary prior to play.
Player conduct guidelines and ranking information available at Burlington.ca/pickleball.
2-meter physical distancing required at all times.
Mask-wearing is required at all times while not playing pickleball, and highly recommended during play.

Playing Outdoor Pickleball

Before you Play:

Check regulatory requirements before playing at Government of Ontario: COVID-19 or Pickleball Canada's - COVID-19 Tips and Recommendations.
Spectators not permitted.
Players waiting to enter court must remain 2-metres apart at all times and must wear a mask.
Bring your own hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to be used on all high touch surfaces before, between, and after games.
Do not share equipment.
Mask wearing is required at all times while not in-game, and highly recommended during play.
Do not play if any player:
- Exhibits COVID-related symptoms
- Has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in past 14 days, or
- Is considered at-risk due to health concerns

Game Play:

Always maintain 2-metre distance from all players, always.
Consider Singles, Skinny Singles (half-court play) or if Drills is the best option to maintain safe distancing.
If Doubles is played, allow ball to drop if players are at risk of close contact with another player.
When serving, each player must use their own ball. Return balls to owner by paddling ball under net.
Stay on your side of the court during play and exit courts when game ends.

The City works to continually evolve pickleball opportunities for residents. On a seasonal basis, the following outdoor locations are currently available for pickleball:

Bolus Garden Parkette
Two lined courts within the ball hockey area open Spring - Fall. Bring your own pickleball nets.
Brant Hills Community Centre
Four lined courts within tennis courts. Portable nets available for player’s use from Spring - Fall.
Ireland Park
Two lined pickleball courts within tennis courts. Pickleball players can use tennis nets from Spring - Fall.
Optimist Park
Two lined pickleball courts within tennis courts. Pickleball players can bring their own nets during Winter and use the tennis nets Spring -Fall.
Sycamore Park
Two lined pickleball courts within the tennis courts. Pickleball players can use the tennis nets from Spring - Fall.
Tansley Woods Park
Three dedicated pickleball courts with fixed official height pickleball nets open Spring-Fall.

Picnics

The City of Burlington offers three beautiful and accessible picnic sites. All parks feature nature trails, baseball diamonds, a playground, washrooms, rain shelters and parking areas.

Learn more about Picnic locations and how to request for permit.

Pools and Waterplay

The Beachway

It's the place where Burlington comes to enjoy sun, sand and scenery. Visit The Beachway.

Outdoor Pools

There are two Splash parks that are situated inside an outdoor pool area; Nelson Pool and Splash Park and Mountainside Pool and Splash Park. Entry to this area will require admission fee.

Spray Pads

There are seven spray pads around the city. Find out the Spray Pad locations.

Spray Pads Standards

Children must have adult supervision at all times.
Children should be properly dressed for their age.
Non-toilet trained children must wear a swim diaper to prevent fouling of the spray pad and water.
Footwear is recommended.
No glass containers, food or beverages in the spray pad and surrounding area.
Use containers provided to recycle and dispose of garbage
This water is not safe for drinking
Do not use spray pad if you have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Avoid running and rough play.
No pets allowed.

Skating

Skating is the perfect family activity. It's affordable and fun. Want to know where to skate in Burlington?

Skateboard Areas

All levels of skaters for beginners, intermediates and experts are welcome at all of Burlington's skateboard area. Some of the features of the skateboard area are:

modular ramps
banks
stairs
ledges
rails
mini ramp with spine and pump bumps

Skateboard area locations

Skateboard Standards

All skateboard areas are designed for skateboarding. No BMX bikes are allowed.
Watch out for beginners or young ones.
Share the park and be considerate to fellow skaters.
Keep it clean.

Sport Fields

Whether playing organized sport or simply looking for a place to play frisbee or baseball, visit one of the many sport fields in Burlington.

Sports Fields

Table Tennis

Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using a small bat.

Visit City Hall and Brant Hills Community Centre to play table tennis.

Tennis Courts

There are currently six parks that has tennis courts in Burlington.

Tennis court locations

Tennis Court Standards

Please limit play to 30 minutes.
Reserve next court by placing racquets on pegs.
No hockey or skateboarding on court.

Tobogganing

Tobogganing is a popular winter activity that promotes active living and family fun in the community. The City of Burlington has designated six locations that are safe for tobogganing.

LaSalle Park, east of the parking lot
Central Park, the hill northwest of Community Garden
Brant Hills Park, southwest of tennis courts
Nelson Park, east side of park, north of Centennial Bike Path
Lowville Park, the hill on southwest end of park.
Tyandaga Golf Course. Please note, this location will be closing due to nearby culvert construction work happening

Reminder that tobogganing is an activity that you do at your own risk. The city is not responsible for any personal injury or damage to your personal items.

Tobogganing Safety Tips

Toboggan during daylight hours, not when it is dark.
Toboggan when the hill is snow covered, not when it is icy or bare.
Check the hill and make sure it is free of obstacles and toboggan in the designated area.
Wear a helmet designed for winter sports.
Use a toboggan that is in good shape and has brakes and steering.
Avoid wearing scarves or any clothing that could get caught in a toboggan and cause injury.
Always sit down and face-forward on a toboggan.
Do not build jumps or other obstacles on the toboggan hill.
Walk up the side of the hill and leave the middle open for others coming down the hill.
If you fall off of your toboggan, move out of the way to avoid being hit.