As part of the Provincial vaccine mandate, starting on September 22, 2021 individuals age 12 and older must give proof of full vaccination in order to participate in indoor fitness programs. Individuals age 18 and older must give proof of full vaccination in order to participate in indoor organized sports, dancing and swimming. Indoor caregivers and spectators age 12 and older must give proof of full vaccination.
Stay up-to-date on all changes to City services.
If you were issued permits for the full 2021 season, continue to consult COVID-19 Guidance for Parks and Recreation Facilities. If you have not received your full seasonal permit or you require adjustments to an existing permit, contact Booking Customer Service to confirm how you want to proceed for the 2021 season and:
Masks are required indoors but can be removed during physical activity. Outdoor, no-contact league and recreational sports games or scrimmages are allowed. Physical distancing of two metres is required for indoor and outdoor activities.
All new seasonal/league applications must complete a Permit Account application in addition to any other forms.
Free permits are available for private businesses to offer outdoor fitness classes, yoga and martial arts. Permits apply from June 14 through to October 3, 2021.
Permits:
Permit holders must comply with gathering limits and rules regarding amplified sound.
Permit approval is dependent on environmentally significant areas, sports fields, gardens, conflicts with other permitted or programmed areas and other site-specific considerations.
Interested businesses can email pfrcustomerservice@toronto.ca or call 416-396-7378.
Requests submitted before or on June 9, 2021, will be processed by 5 p.m. on June 11, 2021.
Baseball diamonds, sports fields and stadiums are available for booking by private or commercial groups, clubs, community organizations and individuals.
| Facility Type | Season | Application Deadline | Permit Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Sports Fields | May to September | December 2020 | June 2021 |
| Outdoor Turf | Mid-March to November | December 2020 | June 2021 |
| Stadiums | April to November | December 2020 | June 2021 |
| Bocce Courts | May to September | Automatic renewal and waitlist – December | June 2021 |
| Lawn Bowling | May to October | December 2020 | June 2021 |
| Tennis Courts | May to October | February 2021 | June 2021 |
| Volleyball Courts | Summer | December 2020 | June 2021 |
All groups and individuals must adhere to and follow the Sports Field Playability and Responsibility Guide. The City will provide Sport Fields Updates with the status of fields that are deemed need to be closed. Read General Terms & Conditions for etiquette and other rules.
The City of Toronto operates 121 indoor and outdoor ice pads that are available for rental for your team, league or group.
After seasonal bookings have been issued more ice time may become available. Search for available ice time online during the season. You can also use Additional Ice time for Sale listings for both seasonal and spot booking.
| Facility Type | Season | Application Deadline | Permit Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Dry Pad at Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre | Fall, Winter, Spring | April 2021 | August 2021 |
| Indoor Dry Pad at Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre – Summer Season | Summer | January 2021 | March 2021 |
| Indoor Ice | September to March | November 2021 (for 2021-2022) | April 2021 |
| Indoor Ice – Summer Season | May to August | February 2021 | March 2021 |
| Outdoor Dry Pad | April to September | December 2020 | March 2021 |
| Outdoor Ice | December to March (weather permitting-start/end) | September 2021 | October 2021 |
| Pro Shops | September to March | June 2021 | August 2021 |
Indoor Prime time ice is allocated on a priority basis according to group classifications; the Ice Allocation Policy defines this process, while the 2020-2021 City-wide Ice Allocation Work Plan outlines the milestones and dates for the process. The total time allocated to a group in a single season and the method by which the time is calculated can be found in the 2020-2021 Ice Allocation Entitlements. Read General Terms & Conditions for etiquette and other rules.
Toronto community recreation centres are fun places to work out, learn new skills, get information, and meet new friends.
Contact the community centre directly for details about booking space.
| Facility Type | Season | Application Deadline | Permit Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Centres | Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter | Varies by location | Varies by location |
Both indoor and outdoor pools are available for special events on an ongoing basis.
| Facility Type | Season | Application Deadline | Permit Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Pools | September 2021 to June 2022 | Mid-July 2021 | August 2021 |
| Indoor/Outdoor Pools | Summer | April 2021 | May 2021 |
Allotment gardens are available to individuals to plant vegetables and flowers. A new waitlist is created annually for indoor and outdoor garden allotment requests.
Garden allotments are in high demand. Existing allotment bookings can renew. New bookings must join a waitlist for available space.
To renew your existing Garden Allotment:
Signed contracts must be received to secure the allotment.
Payment cannot be accepted through email.
Cheques are made payable to City of Toronto. Please write your contract number on the front of the cheque in the memo section. We cannot accept post-dated cheques.
**Fees may be subject to change based on council approval. Fees do not include HST.
Go online or call to be added to the waitlist.
Call Park Booking Customer Service Call Centre at 416-396-7378 during business hours.
| Allotment name, address and major intersection | 2021 Barcode |
|---|---|
| Bishop, 190 Bishop Ave. (Finch and Bayview) | 3359897 |
| Cornell/Campbell House, 3640 Kingston Rd. (Kingston and Markham) | 3359898 |
| Daventry, 19 Daventry Rd. (Markham and Ellesmere) | 3359899 |
| Four Winds, 20 Four Winds Dr. (Keele and Finch) | 2021 Waitlist unavailable due to construction |
| Givendale, 1 Givendale Rd. (Kennedy and Lawrence) | 3359901 |
| High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. (Bloor and Keele) | 3359902 |
| Jonesville, 50 Jonesville Cres. (Victoria Park and Eglinton) | 3359903 |
| Leslie Street 5 Leslie St. (Leslie and Commissioners) | 3359904 |
| Marie Baldwin Park, 746 Jane St. (Jane and Scarlet Rd.) | 3359905 |
| Silverthorn, 458 Old Weston Rd. (St. Clair and Old Weston Rd.) | 3359906 |
| Stoffel Drive, 20 Stoffel Dr. (Martin Grove and Dixon) | 2021 Waitlist unavailable due to construction |
| West Deane, 19 Sedgebrook Dr. (Martin Grove and Rathburn) | 3359908 |
If there is availability, we will contact you to let you know. Clients can be waitlisted for multiple locations but clients will only be allocated one outdoor garden allotment per Family Number. Clients who already have an allotment will not be considered for an additional plot through the waitlist.
| Bench Type | 2021 Barcode |
|---|---|
| Half Bench | 3899433 |
| Full Bench | 3899434 |