The City of Burlington offers a variety of outdoor play options and locations. Explore our many outdoor play programs available year-round.
| Basketball |
| Many of our parks feature basketball courts that are open for public use without needing to book them. |
| BMX |
| BMX, which stands for bicycle motocross, is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes either in competitive racing, freestyle BMX or on or off-road recreation. We have a BMX track at Nelson Park. |
| 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 our many parks throughout Burlington year-round. |
| Cricket |
| Check out our cricket pitch located in the centre of Central Park behind the Burlington Public Library. |
| Cycling |
| Check out cycling trails and lanes throughout Burlington and find cycling resources. |
| Disc Golf |
| Tyandaga Golf Course has a nine-hole disc golf course available (off season). You can borrow disc golf equipment from our lending library. |
| Golf |
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Burlington's Tyandaga Golf Course offers the convenience of an urban golf course in a suburban atmosphere. Nestled in the escarpment and located 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. Walking the labyrinth can calm and restore a sense of balance to the body, mind and spirit. |
| Playground |
| Check out one of the many playgrounds available for year-round play in Burlington. |
| Pickleball |
| Outdoor Pickleball courts are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Summer. For indoor Pickleball programs, visit our Pickleball page. |
| Picnics |
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We offer 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 and booking process. |
| The Beachway |
| Visit The Beachway to enjoy the sun, sand, water and scenery. |
| Pools and splash pads |
| There are several outdoor pools and splash pads available for family fun throughout the year. |
| Skating |
| We have both indoor and outdoor skating options so you can enjoy skating year-round. Explore our skating programs and locations. We also offer skating at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond in the winter. |
| Skateboarding |
Check out the different skateboarding areas throughout the city which feature:
Our skate parks welcome people of all ages and abilities. No BMX bikes are allowed in skateboard areas. |
| Sports fields |
| There are many sports fields in Burlington available for both organized sports and pick-up play. |
| Table tennis |
| Table tennis, or ping pong, is a fun sport for all ages. Visit Brant Hills Community Centre. |
| Tennis courts |
| There are many tennis courts in parks throughout Burlington available for pick-up play. Please limit your play time to 30 minutes if there are other people wanting to use the court. |
| Tobogganing |
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Tobogganing is a popular family activity in the winter months. We have designated six hilly areas that are safer for tobogganing in the city:
Safety TipsFollow these tips to help make tobogganing safer:
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Recreational Trails and multi-use paths |
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Walk, bike or rollerblade through Burlington's extensive Recreational trail and bikeway system. |