Get a permit to use an outdoor playing field
Is your group looking for a place to play a sport? Montréal has a number of playing fields that are available for sports such as soccer, football and baseball. Would you like to reserve a playing field? Find out how.
Most boroughs have designated playing fields for team sports. Groups that would like to use a field will need a permit.
Occasional permits
An occasional permit grants exclusive use of the field at a particular time.
Seasonal permits
A seasonal permit grants exclusive use of a playing field on a periodic, weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the season.
The types of fields as well as costs and conditions for making a reservation may vary from one borough to another.
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Stade Gary-Carter
To reserve the Stade Gary-Carter stadium field, find out about rates or rental rules, please send an e-mail.
Other baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Petanque and bocce courts
To reserve petanque or bocce courts, contact 514 872-8077 or please send an e-mail
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Soccer, softball and baseball fields
Reserve by e-mail or by filling out this form (in French).
Conditions of eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Team leaders must keep a copy of the permit in their possession at all times while using the field so that park maintenance staff can check it if necessary.
- Permits can be suspended or cancelled if players do not comply with playing field rules.
- The group can be a recognized organization that has an agreement with the city or one of its boroughs, or simply a group of residents who would like to use the field.
Seasonal permits
- The group must have civil liability insurance
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations, their school or borough organizations..
Learn more
By phone
Baseball, rugby, softball, football, soccer and cricket fields
You can reserve a playing field by contacting the organization that manages the field, the SODEM.
Conditions of eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and show proof of residence as well as contact information for all participants (name, address and telephone number).
- Team leaders must keep a copy of the permit in their possession at all times while using the field so that park maintenance staff can check it if necessary.
- Permits can be suspended or cancelled if players do not comply with playing field rules.
- The group can be a recognized organization that has an agreement with the city or one of its boroughs, or simply a group of residents who would like to use the field.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Fees (taxes included)
Seasonal permit without paid assistance
- Montréal teams: $235
- Teams from outside Montréal: $471
- Sports governance organizations that are recognized by the borough
- Training: Free of charge
- Introductory schedule or schedule of competitions: Free of charge
- Municipal league eliminatory series: Free of charge
- Tournament permit: Free of charge
Occasional permits for natural fields
- Montréal teams: $37
- Teams from outside Montréal: $73
- Public or private educational facility that has an agreement with the borough: According to the terms of the agreement
- Public or private educational facility that does not have an agreement with the borough
- Regular practice: $37
- Provincial, national and international competitions: $70
Occasional permits for synthetic fields (for organizations other than governing organizations)
- Montréal teams: $117
- Teams from outside Montréal: $234
- Public or private educational facility that has an agreement with the borough: According to the terms of the agreement
- Public or private educational facility that does not have an agreement with the borough
- Regular practice: $117
- Provincial, national and international competitions: $235
Permit for organized activities:
- For a governing or non-profit organization that has an agreement with the borough or organizations that offer sports and recreational services in the borough and whose head office is located within borough limits: Free of charge
- With paid assistance: $536.90 per game
Get a permit
By e-mail
Reserve an outdoor playing field by email or by phone.
Communication channels
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Beach volleyball courts
- Parc Jeanne-Mance
Online reservations with the Association Récréative Milton Parc (in French) or by e-mail. - Parc La Fontaine
Terms and conditions for reservations are detailed on the site’s Web page.
Petanque and bocce courts
Permit holders can use the courts free of charge.
You can get a permit and reserve online by filling out this form (in French). Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations.
For more information
By e-mail
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
The soccer fields at Parc Oscar-Peterson, Parc Louis-Cyr, Parc Joe-Beef, Parc De La Vérendrye, Parc Ignace-Bourget and Parc D’Arcy McGee are available to residents during open-access hours or used during specific periods by local organizations that hold a permit.
Tennis and pickleball fields
You can reserve a field through the Académie de tennis du Sud-Ouest de Montréal (ATSOM) Web site (in French).
Volleyball field
Terms and conditions for reservations are detailed on the Square Saint-Patrick’s Web page.
Other types of fields
You can reserve a field through the borough’s sports and recreation department for the following sports
- basketball
- petanque
- disc golf
Conditions of eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and show proof of residence as well as contact information for all participants (name, address and telephone number).
- Team leaders must keep a copy of the permit in their possession at all times while using the field so that park maintenance staff can check it if necessary.
- Permits can be suspended or cancelled if players do not comply with playing field rules.
- The group can be a recognized organization that has an agreement with the city or one of its boroughs, or simply a group of residents who would like to use the field.
- The senior team must belong to a league with a minimum of four teams.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Reserve
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
1er étage
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
Softball and soccer fields
Contact the borough’s sports and recreation department three weeks in advance to reserve.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Communication channels
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et des relations avec les citoyens - Centre socioculturel
L'Île-Bizard, QC H9C 1G9
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et des relations avec les citoyens - Centre socioculturel
Baseball, softball and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Other types of fields
You can reserve a field through the borough.
Conditions of eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and show proof of residence as well as contact information for all participants (name, address and telephone number).
- Team leaders must keep a copy of the permit in their possession at all times while using the field so that park maintenance staff can check it if necessary.
- Permits can be suspended or cancelled if players do not comply with playing field rules.
- The group can be a recognized organization that has an agreement with the city or one of its boroughs, or simply a group of residents who would like to use the field.
- The senior team must belong to a league with a minimum of four teams.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Communication channels
By phone
Arrondissement de Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
To use an outdoor playing field, your group must obtain a permit in order to reserve a field.
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Bureau des réservations
Contact the borough’s sports and recreation department to rent a facility that is located within borough limits.
You must hold a valid library card.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Communication channels
Direction de la culture, des loisirs et du développement social
Direction de la culture, des loisirs et du développement social
Outremont, QC H2V 3E6
Direction de la culture, des loisirs et du développement social
- Residents can reserve the borough’s athletic tracks; soccer, football, softball and baseball fields; and basketball, bocce and petanque courts.
- Residents cannot reserve stadiums or parks. Only sports and recreational organizations that are recognized by the borough can use these fields with prior authorization.
- Residents who would like to use a playing field may do so if there is no scheduled activity.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Multisport field (softball, baseball, soccer, football)
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Free access, no reservation required
No reservation is required for the following:
- Basketball
- BMX tracks
- Skateparks
- Beach volleyball courts
Bocce, petanque and dance floors fields
- A non-profit organization recognized by the borough director’s office: Free
- Group of Montréal residents: Free
- All other groups: $41
Apply
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Indoor bocce court and outdoor dance floor at the Centre récréatif de Rivière-des-Prairies: 514 872-2900
- Outdoor bocce and pétanque courts: 438 823-0546
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Volleyball courts
Volleyball courts in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie are located in the following parks: Père-Marquette (in French), Jean-Duceppe (in French) and Joseph-Paré (in French).
Fees
- Use during nine weeks (90 minutes): $239
- Occasional use (90 minutes): $42
- Occasional use (270 minutes): $97
- Occasional use (540 minutes): $175
Other types of fields
You can reserve a field through the borough’s sports and recreation department for the following sports
- basketball
- beach volleyball courts
- Hockey ball (Parc Beaubien)
- Petanque (lawn bowling), bocce, horseshoes and shuffleboard
Conditions of eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and show proof of residence as well as contact information for all participants (name, address and telephone number).
- Team leaders must keep a copy of the permit in their possession at all times while using the field so that park maintenance staff can check it if necessary.
- Permits can be suspended or cancelled if players do not comply with playing field rules.
- The group can be a recognized organization that has an agreement with the city or one of its boroughs, or simply a group of residents who would like to use the field.
- The senior team must belong to a league with a minimum of four teams.
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Fees (taxes included)
Seasonal permit without paid assistance
Occasional permits for natural and synthetic fields
- Montréal teams: $235
- Teams from outside Montréal: $471
Occasional permits for synthetic fields for organizations other than governing organizations
- Montréal teams: $37
- Teams from outside Montréal: $73
Permits for synthetic fields
- Montréal teams: $117
- Teams from outside Montréal: $234
- Provincial, national and international competitions: $235
Occasional permits for natural and synthetic fields with paid assitance
There is an additional $34 fee for setup and removal.
Communication channels
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
2e étage
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
This service is not offered in this borough.
This service is not offered in this borough.
There is a fee for renting a sports field.
Baseball, softball, soccer, football basketball, ultimate Frisbee and petanque fields
You can reserve a playing field by filling out this form (in French).
Questions?
Contact us :
Marcel-Giroux Community Centre: 514-765-7150 or by email.
Elgar Community Centre: 514-765-7270 or by email.
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Soccer and football fields at Collège de Montréal
Reserve by phone: 514-933-7397 extension 253
Roller-hockey, basketball
Reserve by phone: 514-868-3921
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations. However, a group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
To reserve a playing field, get rates, or learn more about rules for rentals, just send an e-mail to SODEM.
Soccer, synthetic outdoor field (pick-up)
Other types of fields
You can reserve a field through the borough’s sports and recreation department for the following sports:
- basketball
- bocce
- cricket
- petanque
- roller-hockey
- beach volleyball
A group of young people can contact their borough to get an occasional permit.
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension clubs:
Communication channels
By e-mail
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