Facility Rentals

Book a facility or sports field

Our pools, arenas, sports fields, gymnasiums, gazebos and meeting rooms are available to rent for your next special event or practice. Not sure where to start? Our Recreation and Facility Services staff are ready to assist you with any of your booking needs.

View our Rental Information Guide to help you plan a successful event.

Steps to Book

Learn the steps to book a rental space and read the application guidelines.

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Indoor Facilities

Learn about our arenas, pools, meeting rooms and other indoor facilities.

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Outdoor Facilities

Learn about our playing fields, diamonds, parks and outdoor spaces.

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Check Availability

Use our availability tool to find a rental space that meets your needs.

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Book a Facility or Field

Fill out the Facility Rental Permit Application to book an indoor or outdoor space.

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Rental Fees

See the fees for arenas, dry pads, pools and other rental spaces.

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Payment Options

Learn about our convenient payment options.

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Rental Insurance

Learn more about the insurance coverage needed for your rental.

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Serving Alcohol

Learn what you need to do to host a licensed event.

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Cancel a Booking

View our facility booking cancellation policy.

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Steps to Book and Application Guidelines

Review the facility information pages or field information pages to find the appropriate location for your rental. Visit the venue to make sure the space meets your needs.
Read the Rental Information Guide.
View availability of facilities.
Fill out the Facility Rental Permit Application.
Provide all required documentation.

You must be 18 years of age or older to rent a facility or field.

Effective July 1, 2024, Facility Rental Permit Applications must be submitted at least seven calendar days before your rental. Applications submitted with less time will be considered only if staff time permits. Please note: special events or rentals involving alcohol require more notice.

Applications are processed in the order they are received. Please note that some requests are processed ahead of others due to the date of the event. Each permit outlines any requirements and service charges.

View our Rental Information Guide to help you plan a successful event.

Rental Fees

Facility Rental Rates and Fees

Facility rates and fees are in effect until December 31, 2025, and do not include mandatory facility rental insurance. All fees and rates are subject to HST.

A 10 per cent surcharge applies to non-residents.

Renters wishing to play music must pay an Entandem music licence fee unless proof of licensing is provided. Through Entandem, you will receive RE:SOUND and SOCAN licences required to play music publicly. This per-event fee varies based on indoor room capacity and event details and is charged in addition to the facility rental rate. For more information regarding these fees, visit www.entandemlicensing.com

Discounts may be available for community groups or not-for-profit organizations. Surcharges may apply to rentals where the purpose is to conduct business.

Pools

Courtice Community Complex
Pool	Fee per hour
Main pool	$169.37
Main pool and tot pool	$195.41
Main pool and slide	$221.45
Main pool, tot pool and slide	$247.49

Diane Hamre Recreation Complex
Pool	Fee per hour
Main pool or tot pool	$169.37
Main pool and tot pool or slide	$221.45
Tot pool and slide	$221.45
Main pool, tot pool and slide	$273.53

Add the whirlpool to your rental for $30 per hour. Please note that whirlpools can only be rented as part of a pool rental.

For rental fees for Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre and Orono Park Pool, please contact bookings@clarington.net.

Arenas

Ice and Floor Rentals
Ice or Floor Type	Fees per hour
Ice Primetime (5 to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)	$246.01
Ice Non-primetime (6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday)	$186.37
Discount Ice (11 p.m. to 1 a.m.)	$132.61
Five-skater ice (five skaters or less, including coaches/trainers) Available Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.	$90.09
Dry pad	$96.64

Sports Fields (Ball Diamonds, Cricket Pitch and Soccer Fields)

Ball Diamonds, Cricket Pitch and Soccer Fields
Player Type	Major Field with lights Fee per hour	Major Field without lights Fee per hour	Minor Field Fee per hour
Adult	$58.95	$29.47	$16.37
Youth	$34.96	$5.12	$4.15

Tournament rentals starting from $222.95 per day plus $41.12 per hour for lighting.

Indoor Soccer Field

Bowmanville Indoor Soccer is closed for construction. The former Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre is evolving into a dynamic multi-sport destination, expanding recreational opportunities for all ages while continuing to serve beloved local sports. With this transformation, Phase 1 will feature:

A FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track
Two FIBA-sized basketball courts adaptable for net sports like pickleball, tennis, and volleyball
A refrigerated outdoor skating trail designed for year-round events like summer markets
Multi-purpose rooms for recreational programming like yoga, strength training, kids’ programs, and more
The current lacrosse bowl will remain on site, but is unavailable during construction

Learn more at www.clarington.net/SBRC

Lacrosse Bowl

A FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track
Two FIBA-sized basketball courts adaptable for net sports like pickleball, tennis, and volleyball
A refrigerated outdoor skating trail designed for year-round events like summer markets
Multi-purpose rooms for recreational programming like yoga, strength training, kids’ programs, and more
The current lacrosse bowl will remain on site, but is unavailable during construction

Learn more at www.clarington.net/SBRC

Artificial Turf Field - South Courtice Arena

Artificial Turf Field
Player Type	With lights per hour	Without lights per hour
Adult	$102.70	$70.27
Youth	$86.48	$59.46

Gymnasiums

Diane Hamre Recreation Complex
Gymnasium	Fee per hour
Full Gym	$60.59
Half Gym	$43.45

South Courtice Arena
Gymnasium	Fee per hour
Full Gym (quarter size)	$25.44

Meeting Rooms

A FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track
Two FIBA-sized basketball courts adaptable for net sports like pickleball, tennis, and volleyball
A refrigerated outdoor skating trail designed for year-round events like summer markets
Multi-purpose rooms for recreational programming like yoga, strength training, kids’ programs, and more
The current lacrosse bowl will remain on site, but is unavailable during construction

Learn more at www.clarington.net/SBRC

Meeting rooms
Room	Fee per hour
Courtice Community Complex half hall	$79.46
Courtice Community Complex full hall	$93.09
Diane Hamre Recreation Complex one section (program room 2 or 3)	$58.29
Diane Hamre Recreation Complex program two sections (room 2 and 3)	$79.49
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex one section (hall 1, hall 2, or hall 3)	$79.49
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex two sections (hall 1 and 2 or hall 2 and 3)	$93.09
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex full hall	$107.04
South Courtice Arena upper viewing room	$42.66
South Courtice Arena lower meeting room	$42.66

Outdoor Amenities

Picnic shelters and gazebos are available to rent starting at $10 per hour or $39.79 for a special event.

Parking Lots

Parking lots
Facility	Fee for one lot per hour	Fee for two lots per hour	Fee for three or more lots per hour
Bowmanville Indoor Soccer	$161.32	N/A	N/A
Courtice Community Complex	$323.26	N/A	N/A
Diane Hamre Recreation Complex	$161.32	$323.26	$646.52
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex	$161.32	$323.26	$646.52
South Courtice Arena	$161.32	$323.26	$646.52

For community-based charitable or not-for-profit events a nominal fee applies.

Special Events - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex

Special Events - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Rental	Fee per day (unless otherwise listed)
Dry Pad	$1,360.78
Full Hall	$1,027
Kitchen	$129.30
Drapery	$84.79 per event
Indoor Stage set-up	$52.99 per event
Licensed event	$10.27 surcharge per hour
Electrical hook up	Per event quote

Outdoor Stage

Outdoor stage set-up starting from $53.13 per hour with a three hour minimum.

Payment Options

Your full rental fee is due within 48 hours of your tentative permit being issued. Your booking will be cancelled if payment is not received.

The following payment methods are accepted:

Online payment via your Clarington Be Active account.
In-person payment using debit, cheque, Visa or MasterCard at any Clarington Recreation Centre customer service desk. Please have your permit number available.

Post-dated cheques are not accepted. Cheque made payable to Municipality of Clarington. Please indicate your permit number in the cheque notes.

Large event rentals or ongoing rentals may be eligible for payment installments. Please indicate if you would like your event to be considered for payment installment on the online permit request form.

Facility Rental Insurance

Residents, businesses and community groups looking to rent municipal property (i.e. pools, ice, fields, gyms, floors, rooms and picnic areas) must purchase or provide sufficient liability insurance coverage for the duration of their rental.

Individuals or groups can either:

Purchase liability insurance through Clarington’s Facility User Liability Insurance Program
- Insurance rates are based on the type of activity and perceived risk categories associated with the activity.
  - Facility Rental User Insurance FAQs (PDF)
  - Instructions on how to purchase rental insurance (PDF)
Provide proof that they already have obtained liability insurance that meets Clarington’s Liability Insurance Program requirements.
- If you choose not to purchase insurance from the insurance company secured by the Municipality, you must provide proof of your own insurance coverage to the satisfaction of the Municipality. At a minimum, Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of $2 million, listing Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 as additional insured is required. Your certificate of insurance should include a reference to the activities of your event. Some events or high-risk activities (e.g. ice sports) may need additional insurance. Please contact bookings@clarington.net to confirm the requirements for your booking.

Serving Alcohol

If you are serving alcohol at your event, you will be required to provide a Special Occasion Permit from the AGCO to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

If you book a rental that is open to the public, and wish to serve alcohol, you must book a minimum of 45 days in advance.

If you book a private rental and wish to serve alcohol you must be book a minimum of 30 days in advance.

Certificate of insurance including Alcohol Liability coverage ($5 million) will be required at time of booking in addition to the general insurance requirements.

The Special Occasion Permit will be due a minimum of two weeks before the event.

To serve and consume alcohol on site, an event organizer must:

Hire a reputable server and provide proof of agreement. Reputable servers can include:
- A licensed business or caterer, or
- A service club (e.g. Rotary Club, Lion’s Club, Legion, etc.)
Ensure the reputable server maintains:
- Commercial General Liability Insurance ($5 million) with Liquor Liability Coverage listing the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville ON L1C 3A6, as Additionally Insured, and
- WSIB insurance

Confirmation of your reputable server and their insurance requirements must be provided in writing (e.g. an email from the service club agreeing to provide the service or a license number to verify the business/caterer).

Last drink served will not be later than 11:15 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

You must submit a cancellation request at least 15 calendar days before the rental date on your permit.

There is a 10 per cent administration charge on the total cost of short-term or spot rentals. If you fail to submit your cancellation request 15 days before your rental date, you will lose 50 per cent of the total cost of the rental.

Outdoor facility cancellations due to inclement weather will be rescheduled or credited if reported within 48 hours of the rental date by emailing bookings@clarington.net. In such cases, the permit holder may reschedule to a future date within the same season or request an account credit valid for 24 months from the issue date.

If the Municipality cancels a rental for reasons beyond our control (e.g. field conditions, unexpected service disruptions, etc.), you will receive a full refund, including fees and deposit. In that case, Clarington is not responsible for the loss of anticipated revenue.