Playfields (or "D & E Playfields") are unstaffed fields with no amenities that are located in a community. There are approximately 1,800 playfields available to rent across the City. If you are looking for a staffed field with amenities, visit athletic park bookings for more information.
Playfields are broken down into two classes of fields:
- D-class fields/diamonds are maintained by the City of Calgary Parks. They are normally located near Community Associations or open spaces that are not on school property.
- E-class fields/diamonds are located at school sites and are maintained through the school boards.
Fees are based on the class of field. Please see playfield rental rates for further information on how to determine if the field is D or E Class.
Things to know about booking and using playfields
- More than five bookings requires a playfield application form (available on the book a playfield page).
- INLAND Athletic Park is considered a D Class field and is booked through the D & E booking process.
- Please review the
playfield regulations before booking.
- Absolutely no alcohol permitted on City of Calgary playfields.
- Your permit must be onsite during booking to avoid any confusion.
- It is impossible to double book a field or diamond. If approached by another user group, please contact 3-1-1.
- Report any complaints or maintenance issues by calling 3-1-1.
Booking playfields for tournaments or
day camps
Tournament and day camp booking requests must be made by submitting a
playfield tournament application form (available on the
book a playfield page). It can take up to a maximum of three business days to process after public day has occurred, and is then sent to The City of Calgary Parks offices for approval. Upon approval you will be sent a permit.
Tournament or day camp applicants will be contacted for payment of a $26.25 non-refundable tournament or day camp administration fee. Your application will be sent to the appropriate Parks area office(s) for review when this fee is paid.
An initial payment of 25% of the total rental cost is due immediately upon approval of your event. This initial payment is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the first booking date on the permit. The application will be reviewed by Parks, which will provide specific permissions for use of BBQ's, tents, extra maintenance provided by the city, etc. This process can take up to four weeks.
Anyone organizing a tournament with alcohol or tents exceeding a combined square footage of 600 sq feet must contact
Event Services for information and booking at (403) 476-4323 or
eventservices@calgary.ca no less than 90 days prior to your planned event. Visit
planning a festival or event for more information.
Please note:
- Tournaments do not qualify for automatic renewals.
- Applications are accepted all year round. Although the regular season runs April 15 to October 15, applications are still required for groups planning events outside of normal permitted hours and dates.
- Tournament/day camp applications must be received a minimum of 4 weeks prior to your planned event to allow for processing and approval.
- Tournaments must be booked as a tournament and are separate to your regular or renewal booking.
- Port-o-potty rentals are highly recommended.
D & E Playfields booking hours
Rectangular field bookings are a minimum of one hour time slots, starting and ending on the hour:
Monday - Friday: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Diamond bookings are 3 hour time slots, starting and ending on the hour:
Monday - Friday: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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