Rentals

COVID-19 update

In response to continuing efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and support physical distancing, the City of Oshawa has cancelled all permits for indoor facilities, sports fields, diamonds, parks and open spaces until June 30, 2020. Permits for large sporting events and tournaments that are scheduled for the month of June will also be cancelled. 

The Facility Booking Office will be contacting permit holders regarding the cancellation of their permits in the upcoming days. Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Outdoor amenities update

In response to the provincial announcements permitting the opening of some outdoor recreational amenities, the City of Oshawa is reopening a number of its outdoor amenities for public use, but not for permitting.  By Friday, May 22 outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts will reopen for casual, single play only (with exception of Alexandra and North Oshawa Parks which are closed until further notice for improvement work).  Baseball diamonds, soccer and sports fields  will reopen by Friday, May 22  for casual use, restricted to single play no permitting and no team sports play or practice. Basketball courts will reopen by Friday, May 29.

For more information visit COVID-19 Updates and frequently asked questions.

Facility Booking Office

Closed to the public until further notice.

The City of Oshawa has recreation facilities and parks available to rent for your next function, meeting, sporting event and more!  Staff in the Facility Booking Office will assist you with your rental request for outdoor parks, indoor and outdoor sports fields, arenas, special events, tracks and meeting rooms.  To contact, see information below.

Methods of payment

• Cheque or cash
• Interac
• American Express, MasterCard or Visa

Overdue Invoices

Recreation and Culture Services will charge interest on balances 30 days overdue calculated from the invoice date. Interest at a rate of 1.25% monthly will be applied on the first day of each month until full payment is received.

Payments must be received and processed by the due date in order to avoid interest charges.

Insurance requirements

The City of Oshawa requires proof of a minimum of $2 million general liability insurance with the City of Oshawa named as an additional insured. In lieu of providing a certificate of insurance, contract holders can purchase insurance through the City of Oshawa at the time of booking.

All events and activities in City of Oshawa facilities are required to be non-partisan during an election year. Events will not be permitted to display and/or distribute any political and/or campaign material(s) during events. This policy applies to all three orders of government.