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Burlington, Ont.—Aug. 4, 2026— Getting active in Burlington is becoming easier than ever. The City of Burlington has partnered with Equip Sport to install 20 free sport equipment lockers in parks and public spaces across the city over the coming weeks.
Residents will be able to borrow equipment such as basketballs and soccer balls at no cost, making it easier to get outside, be active and enjoy Burlington parks.
The initiative supports Burlington's commitment to creating healthy, active and connected neighbourhoods by reducing barriers to recreation and making sport and play more accessible for everyone.
Funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, in partnership with the City of Burlington and Equip Sport, the program helps remove financial and access barriers that can prevent children, youth and families from participating in sport.
By placing free equipment directly in neighbourhood parks, residents can enjoy spontaneous opportunities for play and be more active and connect with others close to home.
Sports equipment lockers are located at the following parks.
- Bolus Gardens Parkette
- Brant Hills Park
- Central Park
- DesJardines Park
- Doug Wright Park
- Fothergill Woods Park
- Ireland Park
- Iroquois Park
- Kiwanis Park
- Lansdown Park
- Leighland Park
- Longmoor Park
- Maple Park
- Millcroft Park
- Nelson Park
- Norton Community Park
- Orchard Community Park
- Queensway Park
- Sycamore Park
- Tansley Woods Park
How to access the equipment
The lockers are secure, easy to use and designed to support residents of all ages and abilities. Equipment can be borrowed and returned for others to enjoy, creating a simple and sustainable community-sharing model.
Residents can access the lockers through the free Equip Sport mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Once registered, users can unlock equipment, use it and return items when they're finished so others can enjoy them, too.
There is no cost to download or use the app. Users must be 16 years of age or older to create an account and borrow equipment. Kids younger than 16 can use a family account.
For more information, visit burlington.ca/Sport-Lockers.
About Equip Sport
Founded in 2021, Equip Sport’s mission is to reduce barriers to physical activity by enabling shared, on-demand access to sports equipment in public spaces. Equipment is housed in secure lockers that are unlocked by users through a free mobile app and returned after use so others can borrow it. The program is powered by and managed through local partners.
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Quotes
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
"We want Burlington residents to have every opportunity to be active, connect with their community and enjoy our incredible parks and public spaces. These equipment lockers make recreation more accessible by putting free sports equipment right where people live, play and gather."
Angelo Bentivegna, Deputy Mayor, Community Services
"This partnership helps remove barriers and creates more opportunities for spontaneous play and physical activity. Whether you're shooting hoops with friends, practicing soccer skills with your family or trying a new activity, these lockers make it easier to get moving and make the most of Burlington's parks. Everyone gets to play."
Vincent Borel, CEO, Equip Sport
"Launching in Burlington is a proud moment for us. Burlington joins a growing movement of cities deploying a new type of infrastructure, making sport equipment available wherever people hang out, play, and connect."
Links and Resources
Learn more about the sports equipment lockers at burlington.ca/sport-lockers.
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Media contact:
City of Burlington Communications
communications@burlington.ca
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