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Looking for a rental space for your next event? We offer a variety of facility rental options - perfect for birthday parties, group trainings, baby showers, bridal showers, celebrations of life, weddings, Jack and Jills, vendor shows and dances. Rentals span across our three recreational facilities with meeting rooms, pools, arena ice and floor space. We also have numerous parks available for rent for sports activities, tournaments, picnics and events.

Rental types, locations and fees

Get to know our spaces and the amenities and what we have to offer! If you would like more information or want to book a space, completing the Rental Enquiry Form and we can help you find the perfect location for your preferred date. If you prefer to browse amenities by mapped location, check out our facilities map. Be sure to come back to the below content for important details such as capacity, fees and booking.

Multi-purpose rooms and hall rentals

Room and hall rentals
Location	Capacity, features and cost
Jack Burger Sports Complex - Community Room 60 Highland Drive Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 60 people Includes public wifi, white boards, counter with sink, microwave and fridge, air conditioning, 9 tables, 60 chairs. Wheelchair accessible. Access to public accessible washrooms. Access to food concession/canteen during limited hours. Projector available to rent for an additional fee. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Community Room 360 virtual tour Book this space
Jack Burger Sports Complex - Mezzanine 60 Highland Drive Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 60 people Includes public wifi Access by elevator or stairs Tables and chairs available based on rental request. Access to public accessible washrooms. Access to food concession/canteen during limited hours. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Mezzanine 360 virtual tour Book this space
Jack Burger Sports Complex - Upper viewing room 60 Highland Drive Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 30 people Includes public wifi Access by elevator or stairs Tables and chairs available based on rental request. Access to public accessible washrooms. Access to food concession/canteen during limited hours. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Upper viewing room 360 virtual tour Book this space
Town Park Recreation Centre - Multi-purpose Room 1 62 McCaul Street Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 10 people Includes public wifi, and air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Access to public accessible washrooms. Tables and chairs available based on rental request. Kitchen available for an additional fee. See a 360 tour of our Kitchen facilities. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Room 1 - 360 virtual tour Book this space
Town Park Recreation Centre - Multi-purpose Room 2 62 McCaul Street Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 75 people Includes public wifi, white boards, air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Located directly across from the gymnasium Tables and chairs available, a maximum number are available based on facility usage Access to public accessible washrooms. Kitchen available for an additional fee. See a 360 tour of our Kitchen facilities. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Room 2 - 360 virtual tour Book this space
Town Park Recreation Centre - Multi-purpose Room 3 62 McCaul Street Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 100 people Includes public wifi and air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Access to public accessible washrooms. Tables and chairs available, a maximum number are available based on facility usage. Kitchen available for an additional fee. See a 360 tour of our Kitchen facilities. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Room 3 - 360 virtual tour Book this space
Town Park Recreation Centre - Multi-purpose Room 4 62 McCaul Street Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 40 people Includes public wifi and air conditioning. This room is a program space set up with card tables and chairs and has limited options for renting Wheelchair accessible. Access to public accessible washrooms. Kitchen available for an additional fee. See a 360 tour of our Kitchen facilities. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Room 4 - 360 virtual tour Please note: Room 4 is a program space with limited availability for rentals - please email if you are interested in renting this room.
Port Hope Community Hub - Upper Hall 5325 County Rd 10 Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 60 people Includes public wifi, white boards, access to small kitchenette with sink, microwave and fridge, air conditioning, tables and chairs. Wheelchair accessible from upper parking lot. See a 360 virtual tour of our kitchenette. Access to a public washroom. Non staffed location, key sign out and payments processed through Jack Burger Sports Complex staff. Rural Library directly across from the hall (limited hours) Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Upper Hall 360 virtual tour Book this space

Did you know we also rent lobbies, mezzanines and viewing rooms? Complete the Rental Enquiry Form if you are interested in adding this to your rental. We also have birthday party packages!

Pool rental

Pool rentals are available evenings, weekends and weekdays depending on programming. All swim admission standards apply. Available for training and swim meets and more.

Pool rentals
Location	Capacity, features and cost
Jack Burger Sports Complex - 25 m Pool and therapy pool 60 Highland Drive Port Hope	25m 6 lane pool with diving board Kept at 82 degrees 4 feet to a gradual depth of 10 feet Accessible therapy pool with ramp and water wheelchair Kept at 92 degrees 1.5 feet to a gradual depth of 4 feet Hot tub with accessible lift at 102 degrees Swim standards require 1 adult in the water with every 3 children 9 years and under Access to public accessible washrooms. Access to food concession/canteen during limited hours Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Pool 360 virtual tour Complete the Rental Enquiry Form to confirm availability and book this space.

Looking to host a party? We also offer pool birthday party packages which includes a community room rental

Ice and arena floor rental

Arena's rentals are also open for non-ice events, such as lacrosse, floor hockey and trade shows in the summer months.

Arena ice and floor rentals
Location	Capacity, features and cost
Jack Burger Sports Complex - Arena ice 60 Highland Drive Port Hope	September until March for ice rentals Maximum capacity: 1200 Access to public accessible washrooms. Access to food concession/canteen during limited hours Includes access to upper viewing room, lower viewing room, accessible seating and elevator Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Arena ice 360 virtual tour Book this space
Jack Burger Sports Complex - Arena floor 60 Highland Drive Port Hope	May until mid August for floor rentals Maximum capacity: 1200 Great location for sports banquets, licensed events, dances, home shows, vendor shows Tables and chairs available upon request Access to public accessible washrooms. Access to food concession/canteen during limited hours Includes access to upper viewing room, lower viewing room, accessible seating and elevator Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Arena floor 360 virtual tour Book this space

Looking to host a party? We also offer arena birthday party packages which includes a community room rental. Limited availability.

Gymnasium rentals

Gymnasium rentals are a popular rental for Jack and Jills, trade shows, vendor shows and other sporting events (see our birthday party packages for more!)

Gymnasium rentals
Location	Capacity, features and cost
Town Park Recreation Centre - Cameco Gymnasium 62 McCaul Street Port Hope	Maximum capacity: 350 people Includes public wifi, tables and chairs, air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Access to public accessible washrooms Kitchen and servery available for an additional fee. Extra fee for licensed events. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Gymnasium 360 virtual tour Book this space

We also offer gym birthday party packages which include a community room rental and a children's instructor.

Sports fields rentals

Numerous parks are available for rent for sporting special events, sport activities and tournaments. Things to know:

Park season is May until October and public facilities are only available during this time.
It is important to book parks, ball diamonds and soccer pitches well in advance of the event.
Tournaments have their own pricing tier. Field lighting is also charged separately. Please ensure you review our rental prices carefully and consider all the extra add-ons you might require.

Most commonly rented sports fields
Location	Features and cost
Alex Carruthers Memorial Park (also known as Garden Hill Park) 3625 Ganaraska Rd, Port Hope	Each of these features are to be booked individually: 3 adult sized ball diamonds (#1 has lights, lighting is priced separately) Access to public playground, picnic shelter and washrooms Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices 360 tour of Alex Carruthers Memorial Park Book this space
Baulch Road Park 2230 Baulch Road, Port Hope	Each of these features are to be booked individually: 2 large sized soccer pitches (west slightly larger) Access to public playground, dog park, walking track and washrooms Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices 360 tour of Baulch Road Park Book this space
Town Agricultural Park (also known as Town Park) 62 McCaul St, Port Hope	Each of these features are to be booked individually: 1 senior hardball diamond with lights (lighting is priced separately) 1 junior size ball diamond soccer pitches Fall Fair Centre - an unheated multi-purpose facility, only available May to September. Access to public playground, skate park, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor pickleball courts and washrooms Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices 360 tour of Town Agricultural Park 360 tour of senior hardball diamond Book this space
Optimist Park Cavan St, Port Hope	Ball diamond available to be booked: 1 youth sized ball diamond with lights (lighting is priced separately) located beside the river Access to public playground, picnic area and portable washroom Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Book this space
Welcome Park 4640 Dale Road, Port Hope	Each of these features are to be booked individually: 2 youth sized ball diamonds Access to public playground, picnic shelter and washrooms Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Book this space
Wladyka Park 300 Croft Street, Port Hope	Each of these features are to be booked individually: 2 adult sized ball diamonds with lights (lighting is priced separately) Access to public playground, splash pad (seasonal), picnic shelter and washrooms Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices 360 tour of Wladyka Park Book this space

Outdoor events and picnic rentals

We have numerous parks available for rent for activities, picnics, outdoor festivals, markets, car shows, family events, weddings and more! Things to know:

Park season is May until October and public facilities are only available during this time.
If you require any of the below special permissions, please indicate what you require within the Rental Enquiry Form.

Parks for rent
Location	Features and cost
Farley Mowat Park 44 Mill Street, Port Hope	May until October rental only picnic area beside the river near Farley Mowat Boat Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Book this space
Rotary Park Across the street from Town Hall	May until October rental only picnic area with gazebo along the river on Queen St. Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Book this space
Memorial Park 44 Queen Street, Port Hope	May until October rental only event and picnic area with access to bandshell and accessible playground Visit our fees and charges page for rental prices Book this space

Vehicle storage rental space

We offer indoor storage at the Fall Fair Centre (unheated building) at 62 McCaul Street. Things to know:

Storage is available from the months of November to April
Storage of cars, trucks, boats, and trailers.
Storage rate is provided per foot per season. See our fees and charges page for rental prices.

For information on space availability please complete the Rental Enquiry Form

Special events

If you are planning a special event we can help! Special events may require road closures, outdoor liquor licenses, bus re-routing and more. Let us help you host a successful event.

A small or large scale special event, parade, or procession taking place on Municipal property will go through the Events Team to get the appropriate permits.

Visit our planning an event page for our A-Z planning guide and application forms.

Booking a park or facility process

Follow these steps for a successful booking process.

Check rental availability

Once you have reviewed all of our rental types and have decided on a space - you will need to check if it is available to be booked on your day and time of choice. You can do this through one of three ways:

requesting online through activenet reservations. Please note this is not available for pool reservations, please email or call us.
or by completing the Rental Enquiry Form
or by calling us at 905-885-2474 ext. 3221

Reserve your space

Once you have confirmed there is availability, you will need to reserve your space. You can do this through one of three ways:

requesting online through activenet reservations. Please note this is not available for pool reservations, please email or call us.
or by completing the Rental Enquiry Form
or by calling us at 905-885-2474 ext. 3221

The reservation will then be reviewed and you will then be emailed a tentative reservation permit. Renters are responsible to review the requirements, plus ensure the dates and times are accurate.

This step does not confirm your reservation. You must wait until a confirmed reservation permit has been issued and all permits have been paid in full.

Provide additional details if required

If you are hosting a licensed event, you need to provide the following details a minimum of 14 days in advance:

Liquor license
Full Payment (additional fees apply for licensed events)
Copy of insurance for $5 million naming the Municipality of Port Hope as an additional insured.
List of Smart Serve certified bartenders
A site visit and signed permit - Municipal staff will arrange for a site visit once a tentative booking is in place. The signed permit will be provided after the site visit.

Approval and provide payment

Once all necessary details are confirmed, a confirmed reservation permit will be issued by email. A non-refundable 25% deposit is due upon booking with the remainder due by 14 days prior to an event.

To make a payment you can:

Pay in-person by cash, debit or credit card at
- Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
- Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street
Over the phone with credit card or visa/debit by calling 905-885-2474 with any customer service staff

Additional requirements and cancellations

Please read through our guidelines for bookings and special event considerations.

Guidelines for Bookings

Facility Rental Guidelines

Set-up and clean-up time must be booked and is the responsibility of the renter
- Renters typically book a half hour prior and half hour after their event time
- Additional Set-up or Take Down costs and/or extra clean up will be charged per hour at the discretion of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. For prices see our fees and charges general notes.
Please use painters tape only
Storage is not available unless space is booked/rented
Dishes, decorations, table cloths and extension cords are not provided
Renters please be mindful of your time.
- Only be in the space for the time booked
- There are usually additional rentals booked both before and after your time.
If your rental is outside of normal business hours, the building will be unlocked at the time of your rental.
- Staff arrive 15 minutes before a rental to complete opening procedures and are not able to open the building to the public until these procedures are completed.
- You are expected to finish your clean-up at the stated time on your rental contract or additional fees will apply.
- It is very important to look over your contract carefully to ensure you have access to the building when you need it.

Park Rental Guidelines

No individual shall engage in inappropriate conduct on, at, or in recreation facilities, parks, or program services; or disruptive, offensive, harassing, threatening or injurious behaviour to Municipal Employees, its partners and other users as per the Parks, Recreation and Culture, Behaviour Management Policy # 163-2012.
The permit holder is required to abide by and to adhere to all Municipality of Port Hope By-laws and all Federal and Provincial Legislation and Regulations and Guidelines. The onus is on the Permit Holder to ensure that he or she is aware of such by-laws, legislation or regulations.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited at any outdoor facility that has been issued a permit by the Municipality unless authorized by the Municipality and authorized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission.
A written request shall be made to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the use of sport fields a minimum of 7 days before the date on which the sports field is requested. Any lining and lighting requirements must also be booked at least 7 days prior to the event and charges will be applied in accordance with the Fee By-law.
Vehicles must park in designated parking areas only.
Groups must pick-up all litter resulting from their program/event.
Full fees will be levied unless the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture receives notice of cancellation 7 days before the day of the event.
Should a booking or event be rained out, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department must be notified by email by the next working day or the charges will be levied.
The applicant is liable for all damages to the premises arising during the rental period. All damage fees including extra labour of Department Staff, not normally associated with such permits, will be charged to the applicant.
Renter must abide by Health Unit requirements.
Bases are not provided by the Municipality.

General Guidelines and Rental Disclaimer

Renters are responsible for your group and/or parties actions and conduct during the reservation. Your current and future reservation request may be cancelled if the following should occur: fighting, unseemly conduct, health violations, abuse of staff or property, or failure to remit payment. This includes adequate supervision and general order while using the facility
A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking (25% of the booking total).
If your event includes food or alcohol, it must be approved by Council and meet the Municipal Alcohol Policy and the Health Unit requirements. To obtain a copy of the Municipal Alcohol Policy, please contact us. Licensed events will be charged extra on top of the room rental rate during the licensed times. For prices see our fees and charges general notes.

Insurance Requirements

The Municipality of Port Hope requires liability insurance for all rentals.

Permit holders may use Instant Risk Coverage or provide their own. Instant Risk Coverage has been set up with Municipality of Port Hope facilities and programming and can provide a low cost quote specific to your event. Once purchased, Instant Risk Coverage will submit your Certificate of Insurance to the Municipality directly.

Permit holders providing their own insurance must send a Certificate of Insurance listing naming the Municipality of Port Hope as an additional insured in the value of $5 million.

Proof of insurance must be submitted at least 7 days in advance of bookings.

Cancellations

Rental and booking cancellations require 7 days written notice to the Central Bookings Coordinator, cancellations within 7 days of rental or event date will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations are subject to a fee. Booking deposit is non-refundable.

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Birthday Party Packages

If you are looking for more structure to your rental, birthday parties a popular option and book up fast. Choose a theme and party style to fit your interest.
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