The municipality is pleased to offer a wide variety of recreation facilities available for rentals and bookings at 20+ Recreation Centres operated by HRM. With a variety of gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms and meeting space options, you’ll find a location for every type of function or activity.
One-Time/Special Event Rentals
Are you looking to book one of the following events?
- Birthday party
- Meeting
- Wedding/Reception
- Tournament
- Special event
How To Book
Short-term rentals, one-time bookings, or special events are booked directly by the recreation centre. Please download and complete a facility rental request form and contact the recreation centre directly with the completed form.
Recurring/Long-Term Seasonal Rentals
How To Book
To book a recurring/long-term seasonal rental, please email a completed facility rental request form to the booking contact person indicated in the recreation centre listing below.
Recurring Booking Contacts:
Brittany Pottie
Applications can be submitted by email to: pottieb@halifax.ca
Inquiries by Phone: 902-943-3680
Linda Simmonds
Applications can be submitted by email to: simmonl@halifax.ca
Inquiries by Phone: 902-943-0689
To contact a Recreation Centre directly, please select recreation centre for a complete listing.
Recreation Centre Listing
For one-time rentals, please contact the Recreation Centre directly.
For seasonal/recurring bookings, please contact the Facility Scheduling Coordinator listed in the table below:
| Recreation Centre | Address | Community | Recurring Rentals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Centre | Address | Community | Recurring Rentals |
| Bedford Hammonds Plains Comm Ctr | 202 Innovation Drive | Bedford | Brittany Pottie |
| Captain William Spry Centre | 16 Sussex Street | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
| Chocolate Lake Community Centre | 1014 Purcells Cove Road | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
| Citadel Community Centre | 1955 Trollope Street | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
| Cole Harbour Recreation Centre | 1216 Cold Harbour Road | Cole Harbour | Linda Simmonds |
| Dartmouth North Community Centre | 105 Highfield Park Drive | Dartmouth | Linda Simmonds |
| Findlay Community Centre | 26 Elliot Street | Dartmouth | Linda Simmonds |
| George Dixon Community Centre | 2501 Gottingen Street | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
| Gordon R. Snow Community Centre | 1359 Fall River Road | Fall River | Linda Simmonds |
| Horizon Recreation Centre | 168 Redoubt Way | Eastern Passage | Linda Simmonds |
| Isleville Centre | 3460 Isleville Street | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
| Lakeside Community Centre | 1492 St Margarets Bay Road | Lakeside | Linda Simmonds |
| Lebrun Recreation Centre | 36 Holland Avenue | Bedford | Brittany Pottie |
| Musquodoboit Harbour Centre | 7900 Highway 7 | Musq Harbour | Linda Simmonds |
| Needham Community Centre | 3372 Devonshire Avenue | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
| North Preston Community Centre | 44 Simmonds Road | North Preston | Linda Simmonds |
| Sackville Sports Stadium | 409 Holland Avenue | Sackville | Linda Simmonds |
| Sheet Harbour Recreation Centre | 22756 Highway 7 | Sheet Harbour | Linda Simmonds |
| St Andrew's Community Centre | 3380 Barnstead Lane | Halifax | Linda Simmonds |
| St Mary's Boat Club | 1641 Fairfield Road | Halifax | Brittany Pottie |
Facility Amenities & Cost
Each Recreation Centre offers a variety of facility and room types for bookings by individuals and organizations. For information on what type of spaces are available at each location, and their respective rental fees, please visit the recreation centre page for details.
| Activity/Topic | Service Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Activity/Topic | Service Level | Description |
| Acknowledge Client Messages for Bookings | 1 Business Day | Facility Scheduler will acknowledge client messages within 1 business day. |
| New Rental Requests | 2 Business Days | Service level assumes all required documentation is submitted and complete. If the requested asset is unavailable, processing may be delayed while alternate locations are found. |
| Amendments to Approved Rental Requests | 5 Business Days | No amendments will be processed if requested within 5 business days of the event. |
| Rental Booking Cancellation (initiated by customer) | 5 Business Days | No cancellations will be processed if requested within 5 business days of the event. |
| Rental Booking Cancellation (initiated by the municipality | N/A | Applicable refunds or credits will be processed upon cancellation |