Fields, courts, and diamonds

Enjoy your favourite team sport on one of Vancouver's many outdoor facilities. The city has 153 playing fields ranging from regulation-size grass fields and synthetic turf to gravel fields. 

Most Park Board fields, courts, diamonds, and outdoor facilities are available for casual use on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The exception is synthetic turf fields (which require a permit), regular fields reserved by a permit-holder, and fields that are closed for maintenance.

When to reserve a field, court, or diamond

Do you want to:

• Be certain the facility is available exactly when you need it?
• Use the facility regularly for league practice sessions and games?
• Schedule a tournament?
• Use an synthetic turf field?

Apply below for an outdoor facility rental permit to reserve a field, court, or diamond.

Apply for an outdoor facility rental permit

1. View facility schedules for availability.
   • Grass field restrictions for regulation games: Most of these fields can be booked up to 14 hours per week. Schedule availability is subject to this restriction.
2. Complete an online reservation request.
   • Outdoor sport court reservations: Provide your non-profit number or society number.
   • Insurance requirements: All reservation requests require proof of insurance.
   • Accessing your online account: Your account may only be used by you and your authorized agents.
   • Need help? Read a tutorial PDF file (400 KB).
3. Receive a reply from the Field Booking Office in 7 to 10 business days.
   • Confirm your request dates and times.
   • Review all the disclaimers and notes in your tentative rental agreement.
4. Pay the rental fee at least 10 business days before your first reservation date (and, if necessary, provide a copy of your insurance and non-profit/society number).
   • Avoid a cancelled request: Pay and provide these items on time.
5. Receive your approved permit.

How we approve permit applications

We approve permits on a case-by-case basis, based on demand, neighbourhood impacts, park amenities (such as off-street parking), and washroom availability.