The City of Burlington has many different types of facilities and parks available to rent to the public for sporting activities, meetings, parties, group photography and special occasions. Check out some of our facilities and parks that are available to rent and learn how to book rentals.
Important dates
- Arenas rentals: Labour Day to March 31
- Gyms, community rooms and pools rentals: Labour Day to June 30
- Outdoor Parks, Diamonds and Grass Sport Fields to Oct. 1, 2023
- Artificial Turf Fields to Nov. 30, 2023 (weather dependent)
- Group Photography Permits are available beginning May 8 to Oct. 1, 2023. Permits are available up to four days before the desired reservation date.
Rates and fees
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The following are a range of fees. Prices are varied depending on space and locations.
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| Group photography (per 90-minute session) |
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How to rent a facility or park |
| Information on how to apply for one-time booking rental of a facility or park online. |
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| If you are making a booking directly through Online Facility Viewer |
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Explore and browse Online Facility Viewer for available space. |
| If the space is not available on the Online Facility Viewer |
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Complete a rental request form. This is not a final agreement. The rentals team will reply with a cost estimate, availability, insurance and set up arrangements. Client provides financial information and arranges for payment. All fees are due at time of booking. Permits will not be issued and access to facility will not be granted until payment is received. The rentals team sends the finalized contract. The rentals team works with the customer on additional rental requirements. |
How to book a Group Photography permit |
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You will need a permit to take a commercial or wedding photos within the city’s parks listed below. Group Photography in Parks permits are for family or group photography sessions conducted by amateur or professional photographers when the photographs are for personal use. For commercial photography or filming requests, visit the Filming in Burlington page for more information. Reservations do not guarantee exclusive use of the park. Please work around others using the park. |
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| Review all information |
| Read the information on fees and insurances, and the preferred locations before making the bookings. |
| Review the group photography locations |
| Complete booking at liveandplay.burlington.ca |
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Insurance requirements
You need to have current liability insurance to rent space in any City facility in Burlington. The City of Burlington must be listed on the insurance certificate as additionally insured.
If you or your group supply your own insurance, you should check with your insurance provider to see if there are any exclusions.
If you cannot supply your own insurance, we can provide coverage options for many activities and types of rentals for an additional fee.
Facility and park closures and cancellations
We make every effort to keep our facilities open for scheduled activities and rentals. When unsafe weather conditions occur, the city may close facilities. We will post facility closure updates online. You can also call 905-335-7738 to receive facility closure updates.
Rental cancellation requests due to weather
When Environment Canada issues a weather alert, advisory or watch, facility renters can proactively cancel or reschedule their booking without penalty. If you wish to proactively cancel your rental due to weather, email weathercancel@burlington.ca at least two hours prior to rental start time. You will be contacted by email the next business day to confirm adjustments to your facility rental contract.
Group Photography cancellation due to rainout
- In the event of a rainout, please email Customer Service within two business days of your session to reschedule or request a refund.