Outdoor Sports
Community Use of VSB Sports and Play Fields
The Vancouver School Board welcomes community use of its sports and play fields outside of school hours, supporting these outdoor spaces for recreational activities while ensuring they remain in good condition for students and staff during school time. Sports and play fields are available for organized sports leagues for both youth and adult participants, helping foster active lifestyles.
Types of Play Fields
- All-weather (gravel) fields
- Irrigated grass fields
- Regular grass fields
Regular grass and all-weather fields are generally open year-round, except during scheduled maintenance, so there's plenty of opportunity to stay active.
Artificial turf fields with lights at Hamber, Point Grey and Van Tech are not available for rental through the VSB. Please click here to book with the Vancouver Parks Board.
View VSB Field List.
Approval and Facility Hours
All fields booking requests are subject to approval by the School Administrator and Grounds Department. Available rental hours are limited to after school hours on weeknights and from 9:00 am on weekends. School fields are popular for community activities, booking requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to returning or long-term user groups.
Review Policy and Procedures
Administrative Policies Overview
- VSB supports community use as long as it does not interfere with K–12 programming.
- Rentals are governed by VSB’s Administrative Procedures Manual.
- All renters must comply with VSB’s Rules and Regulations, including insurance, access times, and facility conditions of use.
Client Types
Rental fees are based on your account category. Non-profit groups may qualify for discounted rates if your organization is recognized as a non-profit under the Societies Act.
| Account Category | Description |
| Standard | Individuals, businesses, or organizations without non-profit status |
| Not-for-Profit | Registered not-for-profit groups (must provide certificate of registration or a Society registration number) 📌 Not-for-profit rates are available upon proof of status |
Booking Priority
The VSB makes available public access to VSB facilities provided it does not interfere with school programs or VSB initiatives.
In order of priority, use is as follows:
- School Use (curricular and extra-curricular activities)
- VSB Programs, services, initiatives
- City of Vancouver and Parks Board agreements
- Community Use
Booking Slots Availability
Days of the week and booking slots available for sports leagues:
Youth | Adult |
Weeknights (minimum 2-hour timeslots)
Weekends
| Weeknights (minimum 4-hour timeslot)
Weekends
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School Calendar
Please refer to the 2025-2026 School Calendar for specific dates.
Facility Rental Fees
The rental rates for all school facilities and grounds are established by the District and reviewed annually. The calculation of these rates will include full cost recovery of long- and short-term capital and all operating costs.
These rates vary by Client type, Account Category, Field Type and are aligned with the Vancouver Parks Board fees for organized sports leagues.
Rates are valid from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Client Type | Account Category | Field Type | Rental Fees | GST | TOTAL |
Youth | Standard and Non-profit | All-weather/Gravel | CAD $6.72 / 2-hr | CAD $0.34 | CAD $7.06 |
| Irrigated/Regular Grass | CAD $13.26 / 2-hr | CAD $0.66 | CAD $13.92 | ||
| Adult | Standard | All-weather/Gravel | CAD $81.88 / 4-hr | CAD $4.09 | CAD $85.97 |
| Irrigated Grass | CAD $123.64 / 4-hr | CAD $6.18 | CAD $129.82 | ||
| Regular Grass | CAD $99.76 / 4-hr | CAD $4.99 | CAD $104.75 | ||
| Non-profit | All-weather/Gravel | CAD $58.20 / 4-hr | CAD $2.91 | CAD $61.11 | |
| Irrigated Grass | CAD $105.00 / 4-hr | CAD $5.25 | CAD $110.25 | ||
| Regular Grass | CAD $73.44 / 4-hr | CAD $3.67 | CAD $77.11 |
Booking Fees
- A non-refundable $25 booking fee for all "firmed" rentals
- An additional non-refundable $25 booking fee also applies for any changes made to bookings after the rental contract has been "firmed."
- Above fees are subject to GST
Application Timeline
Sports Season | Schedule | Overview | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Summer (April - August) | January 2026 | Accepting New Requests for Spring/Summer 2026 | Open |
| December 2025 | Renewal applications for 2025 historical clients | January 31, 2026 | |
| Fall/Winter (Sept - March) | July 2026 | Accepting New Requests for 2026/2027 | Closed |
| June 2026 | Renewal applications for 2025/2026 historical clients | July 31, 2026 |
Parking
Street parking is available at most of our school locations.
Please note that some school parking lots are managed by Impark, and metered parking is enforced from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays and throughout weekends. For details on rates and regulations, visit the Impark website.
Parking on school grounds is subject to Administrative Procedure (AP) 543
Insurance Requirements
All groups using district facilities or fields must provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with a limit of not less than $5 million, inclusive per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage, including loss of use thereof, upon approval of your request.
The insurance certificate must name The Board of Education of School District No. 39 (Vancouver), 1580 W. Broadway Vancouver BC V6J 5K8 as the additional insured.
If you do not currently have coverage, you may be able to purchase insurance through your local insurance provider or at eventpolicy.ca
Start Your Booking
- Create an Account: If you are a new client, register on the Client Online Portal.
- Complete the Application Form for Outdoor Sports: Provide all required details for your booking request.
- Wait for Confirmation: Facility Rentals Services will contact you by email within 10 business days regarding your application status.
- Pay Your invoice Online: Once approved, complete payment through the portal.
- Sign Your Facility Agreement: Finalize your booking by signing the agreement electronically.