Rent a sports field
The seasonal allocation process for 2027 sports field bookings (baseball, cricket, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and softball) is underway. Review the important dates and timelines below.
2027 season - targeted opening dates
- Artificial turf – Friday, March 26, 2027
- Pre-season diamonds – Friday, April 9, 2027
- Diamonds – Friday, April 23, 2027
- Grass fields - Class B – Friday, April 23, 2027
- Grass fields - Class A – Friday, May 14, 2027
- Pine Glen 1 and Sixteen Mile 3 – Friday, May 28, 2027
Field permits and rentals
2027 request dates
- Submission requests due – Friday, October 30, 2026
- First draft of contracts – Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Revisions deadline – Friday, January 8, 2027
- Second draft of contracts – Friday, January 29, 2027
- Final revisions deadline – Friday, February 12, 2027
- Final contracts sent – Friday, February 26, 2027
- Requests open to general bookings – Monday, March 29, 2027
Late requests
Requests received after Friday, October 30, 2026 will be reviewed after all on-time submissions have been considered, where availability permits.
Council approves rental rates and fees annually. Rates depend on the facility type, how long it’s rented, available amenities, and the type of activity.
Rates are reviewed annually using municipal comparisons, budget direction, and cost recovery goals.
Parks - Permitting And Scheduling Rates And Fees
For more information, contact bookafacility@oakville.ca.
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.
The Town of Oakville requires permit holders (sports organizations, teams, players, and residents) who are using public sports fields to conduct themselves in a respectful and responsible way.
It is the field user's responsibility to ensure safe play and avoid field damage.
For more information about acceptable conduct, refer to our Parks By-law.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing a minimum of 14 days before the (first) rental date for a full refund.
Refunds requested within less than 14 days’ notice cannot be accommodated.
The department reserves the right to cancel a room rental agreement or close any function for failure to observe all facility conditions, and/or retain full or portions of the damage deposit.
An administration charge as set through the annual budget process will be levied for all payment returned non-sufficient funds. Notice will be sent to customers with non-compliance payments and facility access may be restricted until outstanding payments are rectified.
Field maintenance and closures
Grass cutting
Grass cutting on all irrigated Class A fields will be maintained at a two inch height. Grass cutting on Class B fields will be maintained at a 2.5 inch height. As Town grass-cutting equipment may damage saturated fields, rainfall may delay the standard grass cutting schedules.
Field lining
Field Lining on all Class A fields will be completed weekly. All other field lining is the responsibility of the group.
Grooming (baseball diamonds)
Grooming for ball diamonds will be completed daily for all Class A and major Class B diamonds. All other grooming will completed based on scheduled use.
Seasonal field closures
All grass fields are closed between October 1 and April 30. This allows the fields to rest, especially during the wettest time of the year when the most damage can occur. During this time, parks staff complete routine maintenance, necessary repairs, improvements, and renovations on an annual rotating basis.
Washrooms
Washrooms will be cleaned and stocked on a daily basis during the regular season.
After hours support
All concerns should be directed to Service Oakville at 905-845-6601.
Weather-related closures
The Town reserves the right to close fields at any time due to wet or unsafe conditions. Check this page frequently if the weather forecast calls for rain or lightning and follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates.
It is the field user's responsibility to ensure safe play and avoid field damage.
Contact
Facility Bookings
905-815-2000