Maple Bowling Alley – Host a bowling party! Our 4-lane, 5-pin bowling alley located in the basement of Maple Community Centre is available for private party rentals on Friday evenings and weekends.

Refer to Facility Rentals for a complete list of facilities and permitting details. View facility availability online, or call 905.832.8500 for more information. For City Playhouse Theatre rental inquiries, please call 905.303.2000 or email PlayhouseRentals@vaughan.ca.

• Code of Conduct
• Safe Community Centres Policy
• Rental Contract Conditions & Regulations
• Standard Certificate of Insurance

This is a City-approved, Vaughan-based, not-for-profit community organization run by an elected and volunteer board of directors whose prime purpose is to provide recreation, community or leisure services to the residents of Vaughan. Groups must be comprised of 75% residents except in the case of minor sports groups (aged 19 and under) that must be comprised of 90% house league residents. The application requirements, terms and conditions and eligibility criteria are defined in the Community Service Organization (CSO) Policy.

Community Service Organization (CSO) Frequently Asked Questions

Community Service Organizations
Community Service Organization (CSO) Application

The City of Vaughan, Recreation Services department promotes and recognizes that municipal parks, recreation, heritage and other facilities are integral to healthy communities and intended to be used by the public. The City encourages community members to use municipal facilities that enhances community enjoyment, involvement, health and wellness. The Department encourages these active living, social and other activities that enhance the well being, health and quality of life to residents and acknowledges that use of City owned facilities directly aid in facilitating these activities. Facilities are allocated utilizing the Fair Play Facility Allocation Policy.

Facility Allocation Policy Frequently Asked Questions

Permitted non-use Reporting Form

• Artificial Field Request: Pre-Season
• Artificial Field Request: Seasonal
• Artificial Field Request: Post-Season
• Facility Request: Summer
• Facility Request: School BBQ Services-In-Kind Equipment
• Facility Request: Fairs & Festivals Services-in-Kind Equipment
• Membership/Team Player List
• Facility Request: Fall, Winter, Spring
• Special Event in a City Park or Facility

Vaughan is a City of choice that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity for all citizens, fostering a vibrant community life that is inclusive, progressive, environmentally responsible and sustainable. It is recognized that this vision can be achieved through various initiatives such as community-based heritage, village fairs and festivals. The City will continue to support and encourage these events planned by volunteer groups that assist in enriching and preserving its diverse community.

The purpose of the Fairs & Festivals Support Program is to demonstrate Vaughan's support for these types of events by establishing criteria that will enable qualifying groups to receive further assistance.

Fairs & Festivals Support Program Application

Book private use of one of our gymnasiums for sports or fitness activities! Residents can now book exclusive use of a gymnasium online at vaughan.perfectmind.com, by telephone or email. 

Locations

• Al Palladini Community Centre
• Chancellor Community Centre
• Dufferin Clark Community Centre
• Father E. Bulfon Community Centre
• Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
• Maple Community Centre
• North Thornhill Community Centre
• Vellore Village Community Centre (no ball hockey allowed)

Reservations can be made 2-30 days in advance and timeslots can range from 1-3 hours. You also still have the option to reserve over the phone at 905-832-2281 or by email at rec@vaughan.ca .
 
 Fees

Insurance  Fees

• Badminton - $1.05/hour
• Ball Hockey - $2.10/hour
• Basketball - $2.10/hour
   

To book online follow these easy steps:

• Log in to vaughan.perfectmind.com 
• Click the ‘Facility Information’ tab, then ‘Online Facility Booking’ 
• Click ‘Gym/Cafetorium’
• Pick your desired gym and click ‘Choose’
• In the drop-down menu, select your desired service between badminton, ball hockey, or basketball. Some gyms may not offer certain services depending on facility restrictions.
• Select the duration of your reservation (between 1-3 hours) and input the number of attendees. Max number of attendees is 50.  
• View the calendar to select your preferred date and time.
• Click ‘Reserve’ 
• Review and agree to contract terms, enter payment, and place your order.
• A contract and receipt will automatically be emailed to you.

If you require assistance creating an account or booking a gymnasium online, email rec@vaughan.ca or call 905-832-2281. 

It’s picnic season: a time to enjoy fresh spring air and food – al fresco – with family and friends! Residents can now book exclusive use of a gazebo at five City-operated parks, both online at vaughan.perfectmind.com or by telephone or email. 

Locations

• Chatfield District Park (100 Lawford Rd, Woodbridge)
• Doctors McLean Park (8100 Islington Avenue, Woodbridge)
• Mackenzie Glen District Park (220 Cranston Park Ave, Maple)
• Maxey Park (199 Willis Rd, Woodbridge)
• Sonoma Heights Community Park (100 Sunset Ridge, Woodbridge)

Reservations can be made online right up until the end of the season, which is Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 (previously, reservations made through the online booking system could only be completed 10 to 90 days in advance of the desired date). You also still have the option to reserve over the phone at 905-832-2281 or by email at rec@vaughan.ca for any date right up until the end of the season.

Fees

The fee is $50.74 per hour for residents and $56.37 per hour for non-residents (excluding tax) for the gazebo reservation, with an additional required insurance fee of $28.05. All bookings also require a $300 security deposit that will be refunded in full after your event. 

To book online follow these easy steps:

• Log in to vaughan.perfectmind.com 
• Click the ‘Facility Information’ tab, then ‘Online Facility Booking’ 
• Click ‘Picnic Area’
• Pick your desired park and click ‘Choose’
• Select the duration of your reservation (between three to nine hours) and input the number of attendees 
•  View the calendar to select your preferred date and time
• Click ‘Reserve’ 
• Review and agree to contract terms, enter payment and place your order  
• A contract and receipt will automatically be emailed to you  
   

All park bookings include exclusive use of a gazebo shelter and select picnic tables. All other park amenities, such as parking, playgrounds, water play areas, tennis and bocce courts, secondary shade structures and washrooms are open for public use. Alcohol is prohibited on the premises.

Book arena ice online at vaughan.perfectmind.com Bookings are available two to 30 days in advance for a one-to nine-hour timeslot.

Locations include:

• Al Palladini Community Centre
• Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
• Maple Community Centre
• Rosemount Community Centre
• The Sports Village (for City-owned ice time only)
• Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena

Fees:

For a list of facility fees, please view the indoor facility fee schedule (PDF).

Insurance Fees:

• $1.05 per hour for recreational skating
• $8.09 per hour for shinny hockey

To book online, follow these steps:

1. Log in to client portal at vaughan.perfectmind.com 
2. Click the Facility Information tab
3. Click Online Facility Booking 
4. Click Arena Ice
5. Select desired rink and click Choose
6. Select between which activity you wish to book; private recreational skating (1-50 participants) or private shinny (1-30 participants)
7. Select duration of reservation (one to nine hours) and input number of attendees 
8. View the calendar to select date and time
9. Click Reserve
10. Review and agree to contract terms
11. Enter payment and place your order  
12. A contract and receipt will automatically be emailed to you  
     

If you require assistance creating an account or booking arena ice online, email rec@vaughan.ca or call 905-832-2281. 

All ice bookings include the use of two change rooms that are exclusive to the permit holder.

Family Day
​All programs are running and community centres are open regular hours offering fun family activities.

​Passover | April 22 (after 4pm), April 23 & April 24
​All registered programs are cancelled at Dufferin Clark, North Thornhill, Rosemount & Garnet A. Williams community centres ONLY (exceptions may apply).

​​Canada Day, Simcoe Holiday & Labour Day
Thornhill Outdoor Pool is open; see our Recreational Swimming page for more details.

​Rosh Hashanah | 4pm on the first day until the end of the last day
​Community centres are open. Recreational drop-in activities only.

​Yom Kippur | Wednesday, October 1 (after 4pm), Thursday, October 2 (full day)
All registered programs are cancelled at Dufferin Clark, North Thornhill, Rosemount & Garnet A. Williams community centres ONLY (exceptions may apply).

​​​Halloween: October 31
​All registered programs are not scheduled after 4pm (exceptions may apply).