Sports Fields and Courts
The City of Peterborough offers a wide selection of outdoor sport fields and courts for every level of play.
In partnership with KPRDSB, PVNCCDSB, Fleming College, and Trent University, over 80 fields and courts are available to the community for play.
- Tennis and pickleball courts are available May 1 to November 1, weather permitting.
- The standard season for play for natural turf and diamonds runs May 15 to Thanksgiving, weather permitting.
- Artificial turf fields are available April 1 to November 30, weather permitting.
- Beach volleyball courts are available June 1 to October 1, weather permitting.
- Washroom facilities are available from May 19 until Thanksgiving.
Rent a field or court
If you would like to rent an outdoor field or court, please review the information below to determine which facility works best for your needs. Once you know what facility you would like to rent, please complete a rental request form by clicking on the link below. This form is for all booking requests, including occasional bookings, tournaments and leagues:
Sport Facility Booking Request Form
Contact Us! If you have questions for the Facility Booking Team, please email facilitybooking@peterborough.ca.
Fields, Categories and Hourly Fees
The City of Peterborough offers two hourly rental fee rates. Youth rates are for user groups under the age of 18. Adult rates are for user groups 18+.
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There are four artificial, rectangular fields within the City of Peterborough. These fields are at premier facilities, which offer upgraded amenities, such as lights, bleachers, and scoreboards. Artificial turf fields may be available as early as April 1, and operate until November 30 depending on weather and operational requirements. Check Availability for Artificial Fields To submit a request, complete the Sport Facility Booking Request Form.
The above rates include HST
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Natural Turf - Premier Fields & Diamonds - rates for 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are three rectangular and four diamond premier-level complexes in the City of Peterborough. These facilities include upgraded amenities, such as lights, bleachers, and scoreboards.
The above rates include HST
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Level A Fields & Diamonds - rates for 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are two ball diamonds, and four rectangular Level A fields available. Level A are sized for adult sport play, and offer lights.
The above rates include HST
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Level B Fields & Diamonds - rates for 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are nine ball diamonds, and 10 rectangular Level B fields available. Level B are sized for youth level play, and some adult recreation-level play.
The above rates include HST
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There are 17 diamonds and 16 rectangular Level C fields available. Level C fields are sized for youth recreational-level play, and are located at small parks and elementary schools within the City of Peterborough.
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Basketball Courts
We have two premier basketball courts, located at the corner of Simcoe and Bethune streets. The dimensions of the courts are 46 feet by 75 feet.
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Community Basketball Courts |
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Beach Volleyball Courts
We have six beach volleyball courts in Beavermead Park. Courts can be reserved or you can also drop by for casual use on a first-come, first-served basis, from June 1 to Thanksgiving each year.
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Tennis Courts
We offer four regular-size tennis courts that are located in Bonnerworth Park at 550 McDonnel St.
Please note that the courts may be unavailable during the day on weekdays due to use by primary and secondary schools.
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Community tennis court locations |
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Pickleball Courts
We offer six pickleball courts located at Bonnerworth (two courts) and Knight of Columbus (four courts).
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Individual Sport < 5 on court | $5.65 |
The above rate includes HST
Legacy Bowl
The Legacy Bowl is an outside oval structure with a cement floor and hockey boards surrounding the surface area. It can be used for many sports including, ball hockey, lacrosse and a surface for sport practices. The Bowl is located in Knights of Columbus Park at 5 Park Street.
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Policies and By-laws
Allocation policies and procedures |
Day Camps |
The City of Peterborough is committed to providing affordable, equitable access to day camps for children and youth. Camps are provided through a combination of municipally operated programming, partnerships with local sport and recreation organizations, and rentals of municipal facilities to organizations to enable day camp operations. To ensure the safety of participants, applicants wishing to operate a day camp on municipal property must meet the following criteria:
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Payment and invoicing procedures |
Rentals will fall into one of the below categories based on the information provided on the request form. The Facility Booking Team will determine which payment procedure applies. Payment requirements will be stated in the facility agreement as follows: Recurring rentals: These rentals are defined as renters who are accessing facilities on a regular basis for an extended period of time, as noted in the facility agreement. Payment is due on the 1st of the month for that month of rentals. Single event bookings: These rentals are defined as one-off bookings, or events that take place over a short period of time, such as a tournament. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, unless otherwise specified in the facility agreement. |
Insurance requirements |
Insurance is mandatory for all rentals that take place in municipally operated or permitted facilities. Insurance provides protection against third party liability claims resulting from an injury to a third party and/or damage to their property. The City of Peterborough does not provide insurance coverage for your event. Insurance requirements will be determined by the Facility Booking Team based on the information provided in the facility rental application. There are two ways to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City of Peterborough: 1) Insurance Program - Instant Risk Coverage Facility renters have the opportunity to apply for coverage through Instant Risk, a third-party online insurance portal in which facility users can purchase coverage. If you choose to obtain insurance and your event can be covered through Instant Risk, a copy of your Certificate of Insurance will be automatically emailed to the City when your payment through the Instant Risk portal is complete.
Please note that this program may not be able to extend insurance in every circumstance. Misrepresentation of activities may void any insurance provided. 2) Third Party Coverage - Insurance company of your choosing Event organizers can provide a Certificate of Insurance through a company of their own choosing. If you select this option, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance must be provided to facilitybooking@peterborough.ca for review and approval at least 30 days prior to your event date, and must meet the following requirements:
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Inclement weather cancellation policy |
The City of Peterborough and its partner organizations reserve the right to cancel or delay facility rentals at any municipally permitted facility due to current or a prolonged period of inclement weather. Events cancelled by the City due to inclement weather will be removed from the renter’s contract. A credit will be applied to the renter’s account for the cancelled event, which will be applied to the following month’s invoice. Facility restrictions will remain in effect until the inclement weather conditions cease and when staff are confident that access to the sport facility can commence without causing significant damage. If the renter is found to be accessing the facility after staff have informed the renter of the cancellation, the City of Peterborough reserves the right to cancel the rental agreement for the duration of that rental agreement and prevent access by that user group for future agreements. Outdoor Conditions: Cancellations/delays to outdoor sport facilities are assessed by any of the following criteria:
Cancellation Communication Plan: Staff will attempt to provide as much notice as possible to the contract holder regarding cancellations, but last-minute cancellations may be required. Staff will communicate to the contract holder and up to one additional contact if one has been provided. Contact will be made by both email and phone. Renter Responsibilities: The contract holder is responsible for ensuring the contact information on the contract is current. All communication issued from the City of Peterborough will be considered received, and is to be forwarded to all officials, coaches, and media as required. The City of Peterborough will not accept failure to communicate as an excuse for non-compliance by coaches and officials, nor will it be held responsible for any inconveniences created by communicated cancellations. If City staff have not already advised user groups that facilities have been closed due to inclement weather, user groups are permitted to cancel their rental with no penalty provided. Ice & Floor Rentals – the Contract Holder must provide advanced written notice by email of the pending cancellation to facilitybooking@peterborough.ca. Outdoor Sport Rentals – the Contract Holder must provide written notice by email to facilitybooking@peterborough.ca within 24 hours of the cancellation, noting inclement weather for the reason for cancellation. If City staff dispute the cancellation, the booking will remain on the contract and payment will be required in full. |
Other cancellations by the City |
On occasion, due to unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to scheduling adjustments, maintenance, or outbreak of infectious disease, the City of Peterborough reserves the right to:
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Renter cancellation policies |
Rentals will fall into one of the below categories based on the information provided in the request form. The Facility Booking Team will determine which rental cancellation applies. Cancellation language will appear in the facility booking agreement as follows: Small Events: Payment is required in full to confirm your booking. Cancellations or postponements that are requested with more than 30 days notice incur a 15% administration fee. Cancellations or postponements within 30 days of the event will not be refunded. Large Events: If rental the fee is $500 or more, a deposit of 50% is taken at the time of the booking, with the balance owed 30 days prior to the first day of the rental. Cancellations/postponements within 90 days of the first day of the rental will forfeit their deposit. Cancellations/postponements within 30 days of the first day of the Rental will not be refunded. Recurring indoor rentals (excluding arena ice/floor): Once a Facility Booking Agreement has been executed, renters are expected to fulfil their contract. Single dates may be cancelled or postponed if that event date is scheduled more than 30 days prior to the event cancellation request. Within 30 days, refunds are not provided for cancelled or postponed dates. If a renter wishes to cancel their facility agreement early, the request must be received in writing, at which point the cancellation policy will be applied. Refunds will not be provided for rentals within 30 days and the renter will be subject to a 15% administration fee for all remaining dates in the contract. Arena Ice/Floor - Ongoing user group cancellations: Please see the Cancellation of facility time procedure. Outdoor Sport Facilities - Ongoing user group cancellations: Once a Facility Booking Agreement has been executed, the following cancellation policies are in effect:
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