Book outdoor artificial turf fields
Outdoor artificial turf fields are available to book for leagues, practices, tournaments, special events or other sporting needs.
Seasonal open/close schedule
Field classes
Calgary's outdoor artificial turf class locations may have staff and/or amenities such as seating, lights, change rooms, washrooms (some portable) and concessions. They receive regular turf management.
Field locations and features
Any rectangular field can be booked for a variety of sports. Fields are lined, with nets and flags available at some locations.
Outdoor artificial turf
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Calgary Soccer Centre 7000 – 48 Street S.E. |
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Ernest Manning Athletic Park 20 Springborough Blvd S.W. |
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Shouldice Athletic Park 1515 Home Road N.W. |
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Rental rates
Booking schedule
The booking schedule is updated annually by Oct. 31 for the following season. The booking of fields is available first to priority and renewal users.
New requests for booking artificial turf fields are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. All fields can be booked on or after the Public Day of the season. Between Dec 1and April 1, Shouldice artificial turf fields require approval to book (application only).
Artificial turf renewal rights
Availability & booking
Check field availability and submit an application using our online form. Applications can take up to seven business days to process after public day has occurred.
Bookings can also be arranged by contacting Facility Bookings. Please note that during the peak season, if your first booking is within 7 days it is best to call in your short notice requests.
Rules, conditions & terms
Rules & regulations
General rules
- Footwear allowed for fields: rubber-soled shoes with rubber screw-in cleats less than 1/2 inch, or running shoes. No metal cleats or cleats larger than 1/2 inch.
- Please be considerate of community residents and all other park users.
- Groups are responsible for any damages to the field, tracks, or velodrome and to surrounding residences, schools, cars and parking lots.
- Public disturbances and excessive noise, including vulgar language and honking of car horns, are prohibited.
- Dogs are not permitted at athletic parks (Bylaw 23M2006 – Section 15).
Parking
- Parking is not permitted in private parking lots, driveways, alleys or on greenspace. Vehicles are not permitted to drive on grass turf, including playfields.
- Field users are expected to abide by all parking bylaws.
Events
- Sales of food, merchandise, possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages are not permitted on athletic parks unless it is for an approved special event.
- If you are having port-a-potties placed on site, you must contact The City through 3-1-1 to arrange a suitable location. Port-a-potties are not allowed at artificial turf locations.
Additional rules: Artificial Turf Field
- Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and baseball metal cleats are not allowed on artificial turf fields.
- No access to fields or tracks that are covered in snow.
- User groups are NOT allowed to remove snow from artificial turf and tracks.
- Not permitted: driving stakes, no food or non-water liquids (no sport drinks), glass containers, sunscreen, hard nylon or metal cleats.
Additional rules: Track use
- When the soccer field is booked at Glenmore Athletic Park, use of the running track is not permitted.
- Use of rollerblades and bikes are prohibited on the track.
Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance
Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance
The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.
If organizations fail to comply with the guidelines they will be contacted by a City of Calgary representative and advised of the non-compliance. By agreeing to the terms of your ensuring that all league members are aware of the guidelines.
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, Section 89 provides that no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or any other place as prescribed in the regulations.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, R.S.A. June 17, 2020
Public Place
89(1) Except as provided in this Act, no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or a place or class of place prescribed in the regulations where liquor may be used or consumed.
The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.
This Act 89(1) applies to all arenas, athletic parks, pools, playfields, parking lots and multi-purpose facilities.
Fines for not complying with Bylaw # 23M2018 smoking or vaping in public spaces is $100 (Cannabis) $115.00 (Alcohol or intoxication)
Some exceptions are:
- Festivals/Events booked through Recreation with approval/license from The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) agency and paid security.
- Private adult events booked through an Athletic Park Special Event Application Form, with proof of AGLC approval/license. Security is provided for the duration of the event at a cost of $35 per hour per security guard. Security volunteers are not permitted.
- Concessions with an AGLC license to sell alcohol.
Zero tolerance is in full effect and actions will be taken for organizations and or individuals who do not abide.
For organizations or individuals that would like to request Alcohol on site please apply through the special event application process