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The City owns and operates approximately 650 sports fields, including ball diamonds, cricket, soccer, football and ultimate fields. Each year, more than 270 organizations use the City’s sports fields.
Tennis and pickleball courts are now closed for the season.
Please note that court bookings are currently on hold.
Browse the interactive map below for all City of Ottawa tennis courts lined for pickleball play.
Browse instructional tennis and pickleball programs.
Browse drop-in schedules for pickleball play.
Membership tennis courts and club contacts.
The interactive map and table below display court locations. The number of courts listed in the table will expand or contract as you zoom in, zoom out or pan the map view. You can also navigate to an area of interest by searching for a park name, address, intersection, street segment or city facility in the “Find address or place” search box. Click on a court for more information about that location. Court information is also available in the City’s Open Data Catalogue.
The City owns and operates approximately 650 sports fields, including ball diamonds, cricket, soccer, football and ultimate fields. Each year, more than 270 organizations use the City’s sports fields.
Sports fields and ball diamonds are available to rent.
Bookings are for training and practice only at this time and will be conditional on groups following established health and safety protocols, including guidelines established by their sport’s governing body, physical distancing guidelines, and providing proof of valid liability insurance.
Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis. The City does not provide sporting equipment. You are responsible for providing your own equipment and having the field lined.
Please note: You cannot book artificial turf online. Please call 613-580-2595 or email sports@ottawa.ca.
Rates are hourly and include HST.
Facility category | Rental rate | Rental rate with lighting | Rental rate | Rental rate with lighting | Rental rate | Rental rate with lighting |
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Minor | Adult | Commercial | ||||
Neighbourhood level 3A, 3B | $6.95 | $24.55 | $35.35 | $52.95 | $37.20 | $54.80 |
Community level 2A, 2B | $8.25 | $25.85 | $39.90 | $57.50 | $41.85 | $59.45 |
City level 1A, 1B | $10.20 | $27.80 | $52.60 | $70.20 | $55.15 | $72.75 |
Premium: Artificial turf prime time | $88.35 | $123.55 | $150.05 | $185.25 | $162.05 | $197.25 |
Premium: Artificial turf non-prime time | $72.35 | n/a | $72.35 | n/a | $162.05 | n/a |
Premium: Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park | $44.65 | $99.50 | $131.00 | $185.82 | $137.50 | $192.35 |
Premium: Terry Fox Main, West and North | $44.65 | $99.50 | $131.00 | $166.20 | $137.50 | $172.70 |
Premium: Terry Fox Track and Field | $62.40 | $97.60 | $132.25 | $167.45 | $137.45 | $172.65 |
Insurance is required and can be obtained from the City of Ottawa. If you already have insurance, please provide us with proof of insurance by fax to 613-580-2683 or email to sports@ottawa.ca.
You must notify the City at least 30 business days prior to your rental date to change or cancel a rental.
The use of gas barbecues is permitted, provided they are installed a minimum of a five meters away from any building. Charcoal barbecues are permitted at designated sites only. Please contact your facility or park rental representative for more information.
Conveniently located in the heart of Ottawa, the Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park boasts a semi-professional ball field and 800-space parking lot. The field and parking lot can be rented by sports clubs, community organizations, private or commercial groups and individuals from May 1 to October 15.
The interactive map and table below display the locations of the City's outdoor basketball courts. The number of courts listed in the table will expand or contract as you zoom in, zoom out or pan the map view. Navigate to an area of interest by searching for a park name, address, intersection, street segment or city facility in the “Find address or place” search box. Click on a basketball court for more information about that location. Basketball court information is also available in the City’s Open Data Catalogue.
Before sledding, always be sure to assess the weather and physical conditions of the hill to ensure it is safe for use. Avoid sledding when conditions are icy or hazards are present.
To reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others, practice the following:
If dangerous conditions exist, call 311 to report them to the City of Ottawa’s 24-hour Call Centre 311.
Call 911 if emergency assistance is required.
Sledding is a high-risk activity. Sled at your own risk.
The City of Ottawa does not accept responsibility for related risks or injuries.
The interactive map and table below display's the locations of the City's sledding hills. The number of sledding hills listed in the table will expand or contract as you zoom in, zoom out or pan the map view. Navigate to an area of interest by searching for a park name, address, intersection, street segment or city facility in the “Find address or place” search box. Click on a sledding hill for more information about that location. Sledding hill information is also available in the City’s Open Data Catalogue.
The Terry Fox Athletic Facility (at Mooney's Bay Park), located at 2960 Riverside Drive, has everything for cross-country skiers. You can enjoy 5 km of groomed and well-lit trails.
The cross-country ski school in Mooney's Bay Park usually offers lessons daily with convenient day and evening options. Special group packages are available.
View Mooney’s Bay Cross Country Ski Conditions.
Lessons are usually one hour long.
To book your private lesson, submit a Private Instruction Request Form at Mooney's Bay Ski Centre or by email to TerryFoxAthletic@ottawa.ca. One of our instructors will contact you to discuss your goals and availability. For semi-private or small group lessons, all group members must pay at the same time to receive the discounted rate.