In order to obtain a permit for facility space in a community recreation centre, you should contact the community centre directly.
Facilities available may include:
For more information on how to book a permit and their fees please visit the City of Toronto website
A 50% deposit is required upon booking a onetime event at a City Community or Recreation Centre. The balance is due a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the event. Deposits are non-transferable and non-refundable. Contact the community centre in which permit is booked for more information. Fees are payed over the phone or in person at the facility.
Parks and Recreation's facility permit fee structure is based on differential rates for different facility types and for different user groups. Facilities are classified into Premier, A, B and C, according to the amenities available at the facility, with Premier being the facility with the most amenities. Permit fees would be highest for Premier facilities, and on a declining scale with A, B and C facilities. Within each facility type, children and youth resident community groups receive top priority, and thus, lower rates than adults and seniors groups.
Additional fees, such as charges for storage space, set-up costs, cleaning costs, after hours fees, SOCAN and Municipal Alcohol Policy charges are charged, regardless of the user group or facility classification. These fees are calculated based on a case by case basis depending on the needs of the permit holder.
Premier facilities have dedicated staff, additional amenities and high maintenance standards. Premier facilities are considered those facilities that host City-wide programs/events and are designated as Citywide in terms of allocation.
To determine a facility's classification or rating, you can visit the City of Toronto website
Cancellation policies
If the permit holder cancels within three weeks of the scheduled special event and the City can re-rent the space, the permit holder forgoes the 50% deposit and are charged a $25.00 administration fee. If the City cannot re-rent the space, the permit holder does not receive any refund or credit.
Photography permitsTo obtain a permit for photography at a City of Toronto Community or Recreation Centre, you must contact the facility directly.