| Field | Status | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Status | Exceptions |
| Ball Diamonds - Classification - Premier | OPEN | NONE |
| Ball Diamonds - Classification A | OPEN | NONE |
| Ball Diamonds - Classification B | OPEN | NONE |
| Ball Diamonds - Greenspace | OPEN | NONE |
| Sports Fields - Classification - All Weather | OPEN | NONE |
| Sports Fields - Classification - Premier | CLOSED - Season starting May 31st | NONE |
| Sports Fields - Classification A | CLOSED - Season starting May 31st | NONE |
| Sports Fields - Classification B | CLOSED - Season starting May 31st | NONE |
| Sports Fields - Greenspace | CLOSED - Season starting May 31st | NONE |
Despite rigorous field maintenance activities by municipal staff, the quality and conditions of each field are also impacted by:
- age of the field
- how field was constructed (e.g., soil structure)
- overuse and/or non-usage
- unusual seasonal weather patterns (e.g., a particularly warm or wet season)
Submit an online form to report damage to municipal-owned fields.
Field Conditions & Closures
Field closures happen for many reasons, including:
- inclement weather
- soil saturation
- unforeseen maintenance
Frequently asked questions
- Why is the field closed if the weather is nice?
A field closure may occur if there has been inclement weather like rain earlier in the day that has impacted field conditions. Even though it might be nice weather now, the field may be too soft and any activity on the field may cause damage.
- Why wasn’t the field lined?
- Field was not booked
- Field classification (some fields are not lined based on their classification)
- Inclement weather
- Wet conditions
- Why wasn’t the grass mowed around the field?
- Inclement weather
- Mechanical breakdown
- Wet conditions
- Field was in use (e.g., in use by school)
- How does the municipality determine which fields are maintained?
- Field bookings
- Field classification
- Service standards
- It looks like a field hasn’t been maintained. What factors could be impacting the field condition other than maintenance?
Municipal staff maintain fields through an extensive maintenance process and schedule that extends all season. However, there are other factors that contribute to field conditions, including:
- Age of the field
- Amount of precipitation that has occurred and the amount expected to fall in the future
- Drainage characteristics of the field
- Field classification
- Non-use of the field
- Unusual seasonal weather patterns (e.g., a particularly warm or wet season)
- Time of year and the cumulative amount of stress on the field
- Vandalism
- Visual ponding, sponging of water on turf surface
PLEASE NOTE THAT FACILITY RENTAL CONTRACTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL USE OF OUTDOOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES.
For additional information please contact your Scheduling Office by calling 311. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.