Our active community has access to 74 playing fields in the City and District of North Vancouver. North Vancouver Recreation & Culture staff manage the booking of all sport fields for use by sports groups for league and tournament play.
Using North Vancouver Playing Fields
Sport fields are only available to book by organizations associated with a Provincial Sport Organization that has a Return to Sport plan COVID-19 safety plan that follows the BC provincial guidelines. At this time, we are unable to provide permits to private groups wanting to rent a field for practice, games or pick up play. Please review the Viasport “Return to play” information at Viasport.ca.
All individuals, groups or teams who want to play on a North Vancouver sports field must have a confirmed booking with North Vancouver Recreation & Culture. *** Important*** Groups using fields without permits will be asked to leave or be fined. Multiple infractions may compromise future booking privileges.
If you propose a special event concurrent with your field use (which potentially includes Carnival Activities, Barbeques, Food Services/ Food Trucks, Beer Garden etc...) you are required to obtain permission from the municipality, and a permit through the Community Event Application process. Please contact events@nvrc.ca or visit nvrc.ca for an application. Community Event Applications are due by Jan 31, 2021. Late Applications may not be accepted.
- Before your group plays on a grass or artificial turf field, check the field's status and location.
- You can request a field booking by calling the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission's office at 604-983-6318 or by using our online Playing Field Booking Application.
- If you encounter any problems with or on a field, call at 604-983-6318 or email or use our online Field Maintenance & Incident Report.
- Parks & Fields Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00 pm.
Check out our Fields Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or select a topic below for more information.
- Check playing field status
- Find out about the lighting boxes
- Get access to the whiting sheds
- Learn more about field maintenance
- Read our playing field policies
- Report an incident or request field maintenance for a playing field.
Access Other Outdoor Facilities
Outdoor tennis courts cannot be booked. Please note: Commercial coaching on public courts is prohibited. Coaching is only allowed by NVRC staff.
- Book an outdoor facility (lacrosse boxes, skateboard & water parks)
- Review our outdoor facility use policies
Can't find the information you need? Just call us at 604-983-6318 and we will be happy to help you.
