| During COVID-19, all programs are subject to the latest Provincial public health measures, advice and restrictions for Burlington as we continue to respond to the pandemic. Visit our COVID-19 page for up-to-date information on what’s open and closed. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents can borrow them from the Play Equipment Lending Library
| 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.
Do not play if any player:
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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.
Playground
Visit one of the many playgrounds around Burlington.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle-racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a small court, singles and doubles use strategy and positioning to score up to 11 points. Forgiving enough for beginners, and yet fast-paced and competitive enough for advanced players this sport is taking the world by storm.
Learn more about Pickleball programs.
Picnics
The City of Burlington offers many 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.
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.
Splash Pads
Splash pads are unsupervised water play areas and are conveniently located in many Burlington parks. They include engaging water features such as shower heads and spray jets. Find out the Splash Pad locations near you.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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Trails and Multi-Use Path
Walk, bike or roll using Burlington's extensive trail and bikeway system.
Recreational Trails and Bikeways
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