Sports Fields

Rent a sports field

All sports fields, including artificial turf, are now closed for the season.

A timetable for requests and permit confirmation deadlines is set annually. Current clients in good standing will be contacted and requested to submit their requirements to bookafacility@oakville.ca before each season deadline. Go to the Field Permits and Rentals section for details.

All grass fields are closed between October 1 and late April. 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 maintenance, repairs, improvements, and renovations on an annual rotating basis. Visit the Facility Rentals page for more information.

2025 season dates

The following opening dates are weather permitting.

Artificial turf – targeting Friday, March 28, 2025 (weather permitting)
Pre-season ball diamonds – Friday, April 11, 2025 (two at Neyagawa, plus Windrush, Palermo, Millbank, Langtry, Deer Run)
Ball diamonds – Friday, April 25, 2025
B grass fields – Friday, April 25, 2025
A grass fields (except Pine Glen 1) – Friday, May 16, 2025
Pine Glen Field 1 – Friday, May 30, 2025

Outdoor season ends on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

2025 artificial turf season end date will be determined by the weather.

Complete the online facility booking request form

Field permits and rentals

Rental request dates and timelines

2025 request dates

Submission requests due – Friday, November 1, 2024
First draft of contracts – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Revisions deadline – Friday, January 10, 2025
Second draft of contracts – Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Final revisions deadline – Friday, February 14, 2025
Final contracts sent – Friday, February 28, 2025
Requests open to general bookings – Monday, April 3, 2025

Rental rates and fees

Council approves rates and fees annually based on current market trends, base rates and fees, and current budget requirements. Rates are subject to change pending council approval. Rates vary depending on facility, duration of the rental, amenities available, the type of activity and the number of people.

Proposed 2025 Parks - Permitting And Scheduling Rates And Fees

For more information, contact bookafacility@oakville.ca.

Permitted activities and acceptable use

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.

Cancellation policy

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

Field maintenance

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 to provide routine maintenance, undertake 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.

Field closures

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.