COVID-19 Information
Oakville is in Step 3 of the provincial reopening plan. Please be patient as we follow Provincial orders to reopen our facilities and services safely.
Facility Rentals
Wedding photography permits
Due to the popularity of our waterfront spaces, we are not issuing permits for any activities in our waterfront parks this summer. Given the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions to many recreation amenities, this ensures that our waterfront parks are available to all Oakville residents to casually visit with their families when safe to do so.
Nottinghill Park and Shell Park are destination parks that do not require permit:
- Nottinghill Park has four perennial flower beds in bloom from April to October including an ornamental grass collection and 7,500 annuals.
- Shell Park has more than 500 blooming roses between June and September, and 10,000 annuals flowering from May to September.
These public parks are available for our entire community to enjoy. We cannot guarantee that theses space will not be accessed by other residents during your visit.
Picnics and social gathering permits
Although we typically issue permits for picnic areas at Coronation Park and Lions Valley Park, due to the popularity of these public spaces, we are not issuing permits for these picnic areas this summer. Unfortunately, we are also unable to offer permits for other town parks at this time.
These public parks are available for our entire community to enjoy. We cannot guarantee that theses space will not be accessed by other residents during your visit.
Residents are reminded that gatherings subject to public health regulations, as well as provincial guidelines. Barbeques, grills, fires, and other cooking appliances are not permitted in town parks.
Picnic tables will be spaced out to encourage physical distancing but are not sanitized. Visitors are reminded to continue to be vigilant about public health practices and provincial directives to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including maintaining 2-metre physical distance from others.
Individual and small group fitness permits
Organizations looking to provide individual or small group (set out by capacity limits set out by the Province) outdoor fitness or training (e.g. boot camps) can apply for a permit online starting June 7.
Summer Ice Bookings
Private requests for summer ice may be submitted beginning Monday, July 19, for dates on or after July 26, 2021. A detailed safety plan will be required by all clients.
Facility rental information
All organized gatherings in municipal parks, including picnics, require a permit. All permits for town-owned or operated facilities require liability insurance.
Oakville is well equipped to meet your recreational and leisure interests! Our facilities and amenities feature:
- Five major community centres with gymnasia and meeting rooms
- Sports and artificial turf fields
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Arenas and shooter pads
- The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
- Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) is a unique arts and recreation facility with dance, digital and recording studios; performance and meeting spaces including the Black Box Theatre; galleries and more!
- Many beautiful parks for special event photos or picnics, as well as a Greenhouse and Conservatory.
For most rentals, simply complete our online Facility Request form to get started. Click on the headings and links provided for details specific to the type of rental you would like to request.
For details on expected conduct in our facilities and on our fields, and consequences for violations, please visit the Acceptable Use of Town Facilities page.
Whether you are booking a space for your next event, or enjoying the park space casually, we encourage the use of reusable or biodegradable containers over plastic. If using plastic, please ensure to dispose of your items in the appropriate recycling bins located in and around our parks.
Rates and Fees
- 2020 Rates and Fees (PDF) effective until September 2021
- 2021 Rates and Fees (PDF) effective September 2021.
Still have questions? Call Facility Bookings at 905-815-2000 or email bookafacility@oakville.ca
Casual bookings
Short-term or single-date bookings are available after the permit confirmation deadline for each season on a first-come, first-served basis.
Permits are confirmed when signed by an authorized representative. Confirmed permits require full payment or an approved monthly payment plan for the period of the scheduled bookings.
What do I need to know about requesting an ice or arena floor permit?
- All rates are per 50-minute hour.
- Dressing rooms are available to permit holders 20 minutes before their permitted ice time and must be vacated within 30 minutes after the permitted ice time.
- The team/group is required to obtain a key for the dressing rooms. The town will not be held responsible for any loss or theft of personal items.
- No persons shall enter the ice surface while the ice resurfacer is on the ice and/or the arena service door is open.
- Capacity restrictions apply.
- Warm up activities must be confined to the designated area and properly supervised. No running in the hallways or stairways nor use of the parking lot are allowed.
Available Arena Locations
Glen Abbey Community Centre
1415 Third Line
Blue Arena (190' by 85')
Green Arena (190' by 85')
Joshua's Creek Arenas
1663 North Service Road East
Blue Arena (200' by 85')
Red Arena (200' by 85')
Blue Shooter Pad (20' by 40')
Red Shooter Pad (20' by 40')
Blue Arena has year-round ice.
Kinoak Arena
363 Warminster Drive
Arena (180' by 80')
Maple Grove Arena
2237 Devon Road
Arena (180' by 80')
River Oaks Community Centre
2400 Sixth Line
Arena A (190' by 85')
Arena B (200' by 100')
This location has year-round ice.
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
3070 Neyagawa Road
Arena 1 (200' by 100')
Arena 2 (200' by 85')
Arena 3 (200' by 85')
Arena 4 (200' by 85')
Shooter Pad 1 (20' by 40')
Shooter Pad 2 (20' by 40')
This location has year-round ice.
Trafalgar Park Community Centre
133 Rebecca Street
Oakville Arena (200' by 85')
What do I need to know about requesting a room or gymnasium permit?
Room capacities will vary depending on type of activity and room set up requirements. There is two hour minimum rental time for all room bookings unless in combination with ice or pool party packages.
Available Community Centre Gyms and Rooms
Glen Abbey Community Centre
Room A (Large)
Room B (Medium)
Room C (Medium)
Mezzanine (Small)
Gymnasium (Double)
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
Southridge Room (Large)
Northridge Room (Medium)
Westridge Room (Small)
Eastridge Room (Small)
Gymnasium (Single)
Joshua's Creek Arenas
Mezzanine (Large)
West Creek Room (Small)
Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre
Multipurpose Rooms 1 & 2 together (Large)
Multipurpose Room 1 (Medium)
Multipurpose Room 2 (Medium)
Gymnasium (Double)
Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre
Multipurpose Room 1 (Large)
Multipurpose Room 2 (Large)
Rehearsal Hall (Large)
Boardroom (Medium)
Meeting Room 1 (Medium)
Program Room 3 (Medium)
Gymnasium (Single)
Gymnasium (Double)
River Oaks Community Centre
Room A (Large)
Room B (Large)
Room C (Medium)
Training Room (Small),
second floor
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
Community Room 1 (Large)
Community Room 2 (Medium)
Trafalgar Park Community Centre
Pine Room 1 & 2 together (Large)
Pine Room 1 (Medium)
Pine Room 2 (Medium)
Multipurpose 2 (Medium)
Multipurpose 3 (Medium)
Gymnasium (Double)
What do I need to know about requesting a pool permit?
- Rates are based on a maximum of 30 people on deck.
- Additional charges for lifeguards will apply for larger groups.
- All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
Available Pool Locations
Glen Abbey Pool (Indoor)
1415 Third Line
Leisure Pool, 25 metres
Iroquois Ridge Pool (Indoor)
1051 Glenashton Drive
Lap Pool, 25 metres, eight lanes
Leisure Pool
Oakville Trafalgar Pools (Indoor)
325 Reynolds Street
Lap Pool, 25 metres, six lanes and 12 feet deep, 84 degrees Fahrenheit
Leisure Pool, 92 degrees Fahrenheit
Queen Elizabeth Park Pool (Indoor)
2302 Bridge Road
Pool, 25 metres, six lanes
White Oaks Pool (Indoor)
1330 Montclair Drive
Pool, 25 metres, six lanes
Bronte Pool (Outdoor)
2184 Hixon Street
Pool, 25 metres, open seasonally July to August
Brookdale Pool (Outdoor)
1215 Bridge Road
Leisure Pool, 25 metres, open seasonally July to August
Falgarwood Pool (Outdoor)
1349 Gainsborough Drive
Pool, 25 metres, eight lanes, open seasonally July to August
Lions Pool (Outdoor)
159 Felan Avenue
Pool, 25 metres, six lanes, open seasonally July to August
Wedgewood Pool (Outdoor)
351 Carincroft Road
Pool, 25 metres, open seasonally July to August
Visit the Sports Fields page for the listing and information about field closures.
What do I need to know about requesting a sport field permit?
- All grass fields are closed between October 1 and April 30. This allows the much needed time for the fields to rest, especially during the wettest time of the year when the most damage can occur.
- This also provides the opportunity for our parks staff to provide routine maintenance, undertake necessary repairs, improvements, and renovations on an annual rotating basis.
- Outdoor facility permits are required for any organized activity including picnics, practices, games, special events, tournaments and camps, and are only permitted in designated areas.
- Parking is restricted to designated areas only.
- Washrooms will be cleaned and stocked on a daily basis during the regular season.
- Seasonal user group permits will be reduced by 5 per cent on the assumption that rain will force some cancellations of field use. For casual bookings, the fee will be returned if the game must be cancelled and an alternate date cannot be found.