Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex

Following the Provincial emergency declaration, the Municipality of Clarington is cancelling all of its registered winter recreation programs. All recreation facilities remain closed, all ice rentals have been cancelled, and refunds will be issued. Ice rentals will resume when the Province lifts its emergency declaration and corresponding restrictions. Learn more.

2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville
905-623-5728

Indoor amenities

• Two NHL ice pads
• Banquet hall and meeting facilities
• Air-conditioned
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wireless Internet

Banquet hall information

Full hall

This 5,814 square foot banquet hall can accommodate 360 to 900 people, depending on room setup. It is ideal for large events, weddings and trade shows. The full hall can be divided into three separate halls for smaller events.

Hall 1

This 1,326 square foot room can accommodate 80 to 200 people, depending on the room setup. It is ideal for small gatherings, parties or meetings.

Hall 2

This 2,652 square foot room can accommodate 160 to 400 people, depending on the room setup. It is ideal for small gatherings, parties or meetings.

Hall 3

This 1,836 square foot facility can accommodate 120 to 300 people, depending on the room setup. It is ideal for small gatherings, parties or meetings.

Kitchen

The commercial-grade kitchen can only be rented in conjunction with a banquet hall rental.

Features

• Alcohol permitted - Requires Special Occasion Permit
• Audio-visual equipment
• Podium
• Washrooms
• Flip chart and easel
• Projection screen
• Coat rack

Outdoor amenities

• Two softball diamonds with lights (permits required)
• Four benches, two players benches
• Nine benches, four players benches, four bleachers
• Carson Elliot Skateboard Park
• Playground for ages 1.5 to five years and five to 12 years
• Swings: two adult, two toddler
• Seasonal portable washrooms
• Paved parking
• 263 metres of paved walkway

Rental information

To find out more information on how to book ice or the banquet hall at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, call 905-623-5728 ext. 2552 or email bookings@clarington.net. To cancel the rental of a facility, please fill out and submit a Facility Rental Cancellation Request Form (PDF).

Skating

View current skating schedules, fees and cancellations.

Customer Service Desk hours

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday:  9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday:  8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Facility hours may vary. Please call 905-623-5728 for details.

Customer feedback

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