- Open lobby areas with general seating
- Burlington Public Library branch
- Gymnasiums
- Sport Square
- Public washrooms
- Accessible washrooms
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 (Ice, Rooms, Auditoriums): Open to March 31, 2025
- Gyms, Community Rooms, and Pools: Open to June 30, 2025
Free and Pay What You Can Room Bookings
The City of Burlington is excited to offer two ways to book community rooms, designed for flexibility and convenience.
The community rooms are available during non-peak hours on weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some facilities may have different hours. See the FAQ section below.
Spaces are intended for personal and community use only. Some examples of activities allowed are meetings, card games, light activities, and more.
Residents may still reserve community rooms more than seven days ahead of time. Regular rental and insurance fees will apply to bookings made beyond this seven-day window.
This program does not apply to commercial or for-profit bookings. Only community rooms at the specified facilities are available for reservation.
1. Free, On-the-Spot Bookings |
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2. Pay What You Can |
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Frequently Asked Questions
| Why is the City offering short-term rentals? |
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Sometimes the community rooms are not used during weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. We want to offer residents the chance to use these rooms with flexible fees or for free on short notice. You get to use a room and we get to see the space used in our staffed facility. Our goal is to provide accessible space for everyone in the community! |
| How long is the City offering this program? |
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Bookings for Community Rooms will be available to book, up to June 30, 2025. |
| Are the community rooms available every day? |
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The community rooms are available on weekdays only. You can book them Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., if they’re not already being used. For Free On-The-Spot bookings, you can book up to a 90-minute timeslot. Your timeslot can be extended if there are no one else has booked the space. Brant Hills Community Centre hours:
Haber Community Centre hours:
Tansley Woods Community Centre hours:
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| What can I use the room for? |
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You can use a community room for personal and community use such as meetings, card games, light activities, etc. If you are a parent who has children waiting to pass the time while their sibling is at swimming lessons, you could book the community room to play some games while you wait. Perhaps you’re part of a group who went to the park and got rained out. You can book a room so you can keep spending time together and continue your activity. |
| Are there any restrictions? |
Yes.
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| How can I book the rooms? |
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Two options are available to book the rooms as part of the pilot program: 1. Free, On-the-Spot Bookings Walk in, check availability and enjoy a room for free—no reservations needed. 2. Pay What You Can Book up to seven days in advance, for bookings Monday to Friday, and pay what you can. A minimum insurance fee of $4 per hour is required. To book and select your room set-up, complete the rental request form or email the rentals team for more information. For days, times and facility types not included in this pilot, you can view availability and submit a rental request form. |
| Is there free parking available? |
| Yes, parking at Tansley Woods Community Centre is free. |
| What other amenities are available at Brant Hills, Haber and Tansley Woods Community Centres? |
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Brant Hills Community Centre offers:
Haber Community Centre offers: Tansley Wood Community Centre offers:
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| Do you provide room setup? |
| Free On-The-Spot booking will have a standard minimal setup only with tables and chairs for 12 people.
Pay What You Can rentals can request a customized room setup at the time of booking. |
| What is the cancellation policy? |
| Pay What You Can bookings are non-refundable. |
| I want to provide feedback. Who can I reach out to? |
| You can contact Recreation, Community and Culture staff by email or 905-335-7738 with your feedback. |
Rates and fees
Facility and Park rentals |
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The following are a range of fees. Prices are varied depending on space and locations.
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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 through your Live and Play account |
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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 additional insured under the name of The Corporation of the City of Burlington.
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 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.