Reserve 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.
My borough
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
Petanque, bocce and basketball courts
Contact the reservations desk in your neighbourhood.
- Bordeaux-Cartierville: 514-872-8106
- Secteur Ahuntsic: 514-872-0241
- Sault-au-Récollet: 514-872-7099
- Saint-Sulpice: 514-872-3272
Playing field on school grounds
Contact the CSDM: 514-596-6000, extension 6055
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.
Soccer, softball, baseball fields and volleyball courts
Reserve by e-mail: [email protected]
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.
Seasonal permits
- The senior team must belong to a league with a minimum of four teams.
- The group must have civil liability insurance
- If the sport discipline is not part of a city-recognized regional association, the club or league must be affiliated with a sports federation that is recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.
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, rugby, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
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: $223
- Teams from outside Montréal: $447
- 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: $35
- Teams from outside Montréal: $69
- 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: $35
- Provincial, national and international competitions: $66
Occasional permits for synthetic fields (for organizations other than governing organizations)
- Montréal teams: $111
- Teams from outside Montréal: $222
- 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: $111
- Provincial, national and international competitions: $223
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: $510 per game
Reserve an outdoor playing field by email or by phone.
Communication channels
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
Beach volleyball courts
- Parc Jeanne-Mance
Online reservations: Association Récréative Milton Parc (ARMP) or by e-mail: [email protected] - Parc La Fontaine
Terms and conditions for reservations are detailed on the site’s Web page.
Petanque and bocce courts
Reserve by this form
Montréal residents ages 18 and under can use a playing field free of charge by contacting their sporting associations.
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
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.
Communication channels
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, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
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
Arrondissement de Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
This service is not offered in this borough.
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.
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
Other types of fields
You can reserve a field through the borough for the following sports:
- basketball
- bocce
- petanque
- BMX tracks
- dance floors
- skatepark
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.
Seasonal permits
- The senior team must belong to a league with a minimum of four teams.
- The group must have civil liability insurance
- If the sport discipline is not part of a city-recognized regional association, the club or league must be affiliated with a sports federation that is recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.
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: $223
- Teams from outside Montréal: $447
Occasional permits for natural fields
- Montréal teams: $35
- Teams from outside Montréal: $69
- 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: $36
Occasional permits for synthetic fields
- Montréal teams:
- Full field: $111
- Half field: $84
- Teams from outside Montréal:
- Full field: $223
- Half field: $165
- Public or private educational facility that does not have an agreement with the borough:
Full field: $111
Half field: $84 - A provincial, national or international competition that is not recognized by the borough:
- Full field: $222
- Half field: $167
There is an additional $29 fee for setup and removal.
A 35 per cent discount is available for people with handicaps.
Other types of fields
- A non-profit organization recognized by the borough director’s office: Free
- Group of Montréal residents: Free
- All other groups: $39
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.
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
Volleyball courts
Volleyball courts in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie are located in the following parks: Père-Marquette, Jean-Duceppe and Joseph-Paré.
Fees
- Use during nine weeks (90 minutes): $226
- Occasional use (90 minutes): $39
- Occasional use (270 minutes): $91
- Occasional use (540 minutes): $166
To reserve a volleyball court for a nine-week period, fill out this form (in French).
To reserve a volleyball court for one day, contact
[email protected]. One-day permits will be available after distribution of the nine-week permits following a lottery draw.
Other types of fields
You can reserve a field through the borough’s sports and recreation department for the following sports
- basketball
- pickleball
- 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: $223
- Teams from outside Montréal: $447
Occasional permits for synthetic fields for organizations other than governing organizations
- Montréal teams: $35
- Teams from outside Montréal: $69
Permits for synthetic fields
- Montréal teams: $111
- Teams from outside Montréal: $222
- Provincial, national and international competitions: $223
Occasional permits for natural and synthetic fields with paid assitance
There is an additional $32 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.
Baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football fields
You can reserve a playing field by filling out this form (in French).
Beach volleyball courts
Parc de l’Honorable Georges-O’Reilly
Online reservation on Loisirs Montréal (in French)
Questions?
Contact us :
Marcel-Giroux Community Centre: 514-765-7150, by email: [email protected]
Elgar Community Centre: 514-765-7270, by email: [email protected]
Baseball, softball, football and soccer fields
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
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
You can reserve a field through the Association des sports de balle de Montréal (ASBM) Web site (in French).
From April 18, 2022
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
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